Telpher

n.
  1. (Elec.) A contrivance for the conveyance of vehicles or loads by means of electricity.
  2. (Elec.) Specif., the equipment or apparatus used in a system of electric transportation by means of carriages which are suspended on an overhead conductor, as of wire.
    3. Telpher line, or Telpher road ,
    an electric line or road over which vehicles for carrying loads are moved by electric engines actuated by a current conveyed by the line.