A train able to traverse steep inclines could be very useful, say in mine extraction. You could even nest conventional rails inside the "bumpy" tracks so standard rolling stock could be hauled out and handed over to a conventional train.
Baked: http://www.cog-railway.com/
Dave
Been There Done That Maru
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