I think this canal has a similar idea: "The inclined planes".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elbl%C4%85g_Canal
Boats on railway lines... and powered via water wheels!
Featured, in The UK, on last night's 'The Architecture The Railways Built'.
https://uktvplay.uktv.co.uk/shows/th.../6278051944001
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ar...Railways_Built