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HFF Saltburn-by-the-Sea North Yorkshire 18th October 2024

nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:36:36 +0000

The view from the top of the Saltburn Cliff Lift, the oldest operating water-balance cliff funicular railway in the UK with Saltburn pier, the beach and the (amazingly blue) North Sea beyond.

The pier opened in 1869 and the funicular in 1884. Unfortunately for us the tramway wasn't working for technical reasons which meant lots of steps down & back up too!

HFF to everybody. Have a great weekend.

Great Orme

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 06:25:29 +0000

tarboat has posted:

The Great Orme Tramway is Britain’s only funicular, or cable-hauled, tramway that travels on public roads. The one mile line, which runs in two sections, opened in 1902. The equipment was supplied by aerial ropeway specialists R White & Son of Widnes.

Orvieto 2024 – Riding the funicular

nobody@ipernity.com (Michiel 2005) — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 10:33:14 +0000

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Orvieto 2024 – Madonna and Child and Saint Sebastian

nobody@ipernity.com (Michiel 2005) — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 10:33:10 +0000

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Orvieto 2024 – Funicular

nobody@ipernity.com (Michiel 2005) — Wed, 29 May 2024 21:53:04 +0000

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Orvieto 2024 – Diagram of the funicular

nobody@ipernity.com (Michiel 2005) — Wed, 29 May 2024 21:53:12 +0000

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TIG (rail) - a private railway

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:33:15 +0000

StoneRoad2013 has posted:

A private garden funnipecliar [funicular] railway *somewhere* in Greenock, Scotland {built in 2001 to ease access up a steep garden, currently awaiting some maintenance}

dss - Port Soderick {3 of 12}

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:45:03 +0000

StoneRoad2013 has posted:

No.3

This is the Port Soderick funicular, in the first phase of use - before the rebuild onto trestles.
[closed by 1939]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cliff_railways_in_the_Isle_of_Man#Port_Soderick_Cliff_Lift

[scanned] not my image : fair use & public information

hst - historical images {West Hill lift : 3 of 3}

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:00:53 +0000

StoneRoad2013 has posted:

A small info panel with historical images of the West Hill funicular.

hst - modern images {West Hill lift : 2 of 3}

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:00:49 +0000

StoneRoad2013 has posted:

A small information panel with "modern" images of the West Hill Lift.

hst - Bottom station {West Hill lift : 1 of 3}

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:00:46 +0000

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Although closed for the day, this funicular is operational, the route is largely in a tunnel. Electrically powered, it was originally operated by a gas engine. Refurbished for the centenary in 1991.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Hill_Cliff_Railway

hst - East Cliff funicular

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:00:33 +0000

StoneRoad2013 has posted:

Looking up from the Stade at the Upper Station for the East Hill Cliff funicular. Now electrified it was originally a water balance, and the two towers have water tanks as part of that system.

I discovered that this is "closed for refurbishment" - late June 2023 - the notices gave no indication for how long this would be, or what was involved in this process. Will edit when I find out.

svr[22] - Cliff Railway {4 of 4}

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 11:55:46 +0000

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Clearances are rather on the tight side, but everything looks well-maintained - the cars are due to be repainted shortly.

svr[22] - Cliff Railway {3 of 4}

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 12:06:36 +0000

StoneRoad2013 has posted:

The driving and control system. Looks very similar to a tram controller, and also needs some downwards pressure [aka a deadman's switch]. Note the compressed air brake control.
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Pleased to see that everything is nicely polished and maintained. The driver was pleased to explain the controls after the trip had finished - I wouldn't dare interrupt during operations !

svr[22] - Cliff Railway {2 of 4}

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 12:06:28 +0000

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Looking down from the top station as one of the passenger cars slows for the last few feet of the trip. Also shows how steep the track is when compared to Saltburn [qv]

svr[22] - Cliff Railway {1 of 4}

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 12:06:20 +0000

StoneRoad2013 has posted:

Bridgnorth Castle Hill Railway aka Bridgnorth Cliff Railway is a funicular between the High and Low Town "halves" of Bridgnorth, Shropshire. It dates from 1891 and is operated by the original company. Originally, operated as a "water balance" system but was converted to electrical operation in 1943/44 using a three [wire] rope system similar to colliery winding gear. The heavy wooden cars were replaced in 1955 by the aluminium monocoque "minibus" style bodies still in use today. The 3ft6" track was re-laid with "bullhead" around 1972. It remains one of the steepest funiculars and runs daily. [Sept / Oct 2022 was closed for painting, maintenance & electrical checks]

Val d'Isère - the green hippo has left the building

nobody@ipernity.com (Berny) — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 10:19:27 +0000

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Known as ski resort, Val d'Isere is much less busy in summer time. The "Funival" is the only funicular in Val d'Isère and provides access to a platform under the Bellevarde rock summit (ca. 2700 m). Historically, it is the first underground funicular in France. - scanned slide, Minolta X700

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dol / cat - funicular

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 22:10:17 +0000

StoneRoad2013 has posted:

The best way to the upper levels at CAT is this water balance funicular, located at the main entrance.

SCL - upper tank

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 16:26:45 +0000

StoneRoad2013 has posted:

Something that is not often open for inspection - the top water tank for the Saltburn Cliff Lift.
For those who have a mind for figures, the top reservoir holds 18,500 gallons, the bottom one takes 30,000 gallons and the holding tanks on the tramcars 350 gallons each.
The refurbishment and cleaning was taking place just before reopening in April 2012. The piles of rubbish were to be removed before refilling.

SCL - Ceiling 2

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 21:34:53 +0000

StoneRoad2013 has posted:

Fitting the interior ceiling boards is almost finished.
Just the central light fitting to add....