What does the cryptic crossword clue "Duty gives way to enjoyment in special kind of railway (9)" mean?

The definition is "kind of railway". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FUN (synonym="enjoyment") + ICULAR (synonym="special") = FUNICULAR; definition: "kind of railway" The answer is FUNICULAR.

Duty gives way to enjoyment in special kind of railway (9)

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