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[โ€“] 21Cabbage@lemmynsfw.com 12 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Looks like part of the tension system on a rope tow style ski lift.

[โ€“] dragonfucker@lemmy.nz 4 points 1 month ago

Drag believes this is from an electric railway. The pulleys and weights keep the cable taut so the train can stay connected to it at high speeds.