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Street-railroads

Scope note

Designates light rail train systems operating along streets in urban areas; replaced horse-drawn rail vehicles during the 19th century prior to the popularity of self-propelled streetcar systems.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30008588

Broader Terms used

light rail transit

Equivalent Terms used

street-railroad

Created

13yrs ago

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