The need for a line to connect Augustusburg with its railway station was identified in the 19th century, with the growth of local tourism, but negotiation for granting a franchise took some years. The franchise was finally granted in 1910, and the line was opened in 1911. The line has been overhauled and restored several times, including 1971-73, 1996 and 2005-2006. New cars were provided in 1996. The stations have been kept in their historical condition, and are on the list of national monuments.
A cable railway (also known as an incline or inclined plane) is a steeply graded railway that uses a cable or rope wound about a cable winch system similar to a ski lift mechanism powered by a stationary engine to haul trains on adversely steep grades. Many such were funicular railroads, where one descending load in part counterbalanced an ascending consist, much like a cable car.
Introduction
Cable railways are typically built where the gradient of the route is so steep that a conventional adhesion train could not climb the track. Most commonly the cable is operated by a stationary engine, although other methods such as gravity or water-balance are also used.
Many cable railways connect to conventional adhesion lines at their top and bottom, allowing trains to be lifted from a lower line to a higher one. A specific type of cable railway is the funicular, which is a cable railway with the cars permanently fixed to the cable. Usually funiculars are self-contained and not connected to other railway networks.
Τελεφερίκ Πάρνηθας άνοδος πρωί / Parnitha cable railway going up in the morning
Ανεβαίνοντας στην Πάρνηθα, με το τελεφερίκ. Νομός Αττικής.
Going up to Parnitha mt, by cable railway. Attica region.
Thanks for watching
published: 12 Nov 2014
Gelmerbahn decent 720p finished edit.mpg
An unedited, uncut, real time view of the gelmerbahn decending from the summit into the valley. Filmed from the front seat. Great in 720p HD, though allow it a few minutes to load so the buffering doesn't ruin the viewing experience. And enjoy looking down a 106% gradient near the end, the steepest funicular railway in europe!
published: 14 Jul 2011
Ireland's first funicular cable railway among tourism projects set to share €70m funding
Four new "world class Irish tourist attractions" are to receive over €70m in funding.
The projects in Cavan, Mayo, Donegal and Dublin were chosen from more than 200 initial applicants in 2019.
Fáilte Ireland is investing €44.3m in the projects, with a further €29m coming from public-private partnerships.
Westport House and Estate is to receive the largest amount of funding (€20.2m) for the restoration and rewilding of the 300-acre estate, which will allow tourists to have a multi-day nature experience.
Ireland's Hidden Heartlands will benefit from a new flagship attraction, a discovery centre at Shannon Pot and an elevated viewing platform at the Cavan Burren Park.
It is estimated that up 8,000 jobs will be supported across the regional economy over the next 10 years because of the in...
published: 10 Jun 2021
Hong Kong Victoria Peak Tram - (Funicular Railway)
The Peak Tram is not really a tram but a cable-hauled funicular railway that has been scaling the 396m ascent to the highest point on Hong Kong Island since 1888. It is thus the oldest form of public transport in the territory.
Unissued / Unused material.
French Alps.
Various shots of large valley between the mountains taken from a cable car as it descends from the top of mountain.
Colour item.
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An unedited, uncut, real time view of the gelmerbahn decending from the summit into the valley. Filmed from the front seat. Great in 720p HD, though allow it a ...
An unedited, uncut, real time view of the gelmerbahn decending from the summit into the valley. Filmed from the front seat. Great in 720p HD, though allow it a few minutes to load so the buffering doesn't ruin the viewing experience. And enjoy looking down a 106% gradient near the end, the steepest funicular railway in europe!
An unedited, uncut, real time view of the gelmerbahn decending from the summit into the valley. Filmed from the front seat. Great in 720p HD, though allow it a few minutes to load so the buffering doesn't ruin the viewing experience. And enjoy looking down a 106% gradient near the end, the steepest funicular railway in europe!
Four new "world class Irish tourist attractions" are to receive over €70m in funding.
The projects in Cavan, Mayo, Donegal and Dublin were chosen from more tha...
Four new "world class Irish tourist attractions" are to receive over €70m in funding.
The projects in Cavan, Mayo, Donegal and Dublin were chosen from more than 200 initial applicants in 2019.
Fáilte Ireland is investing €44.3m in the projects, with a further €29m coming from public-private partnerships.
Westport House and Estate is to receive the largest amount of funding (€20.2m) for the restoration and rewilding of the 300-acre estate, which will allow tourists to have a multi-day nature experience.
Ireland's Hidden Heartlands will benefit from a new flagship attraction, a discovery centre at Shannon Pot and an elevated viewing platform at the Cavan Burren Park.
It is estimated that up 8,000 jobs will be supported across the regional economy over the next 10 years because of the investment.
Meanwhile, visitors to Buncrana in Donegal are promised a thrilling ascent to the High Fort at Fort Dunree in what will be Ireland's only funicular cable railway.
And in Dublin, a simulated flight experience on the northside of the city, called "This is Ireland", is also to receive funding
The aim of the funding is to create large scale tourist attractions that will bring visitors to different regions of the country and extend the traditional season beyond the summer months.
Four new "world class Irish tourist attractions" are to receive over €70m in funding.
The projects in Cavan, Mayo, Donegal and Dublin were chosen from more than 200 initial applicants in 2019.
Fáilte Ireland is investing €44.3m in the projects, with a further €29m coming from public-private partnerships.
Westport House and Estate is to receive the largest amount of funding (€20.2m) for the restoration and rewilding of the 300-acre estate, which will allow tourists to have a multi-day nature experience.
Ireland's Hidden Heartlands will benefit from a new flagship attraction, a discovery centre at Shannon Pot and an elevated viewing platform at the Cavan Burren Park.
It is estimated that up 8,000 jobs will be supported across the regional economy over the next 10 years because of the investment.
Meanwhile, visitors to Buncrana in Donegal are promised a thrilling ascent to the High Fort at Fort Dunree in what will be Ireland's only funicular cable railway.
And in Dublin, a simulated flight experience on the northside of the city, called "This is Ireland", is also to receive funding
The aim of the funding is to create large scale tourist attractions that will bring visitors to different regions of the country and extend the traditional season beyond the summer months.
The Peak Tram is not really a tram but a cable-hauled funicular railway that has been scaling the 396m ascent to the highest point on Hong Kong Island since 188...
The Peak Tram is not really a tram but a cable-hauled funicular railway that has been scaling the 396m ascent to the highest point on Hong Kong Island since 1888. It is thus the oldest form of public transport in the territory.
The Peak Tram is not really a tram but a cable-hauled funicular railway that has been scaling the 396m ascent to the highest point on Hong Kong Island since 1888. It is thus the oldest form of public transport in the territory.
***Stunning detailed and realistic model winter landscape with a lot to discover!! Enjoy watching***
Model builder: Reiner Litzinger / Ansgar Hallermann
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Unissued / Unused material.
French Alps.
Various shots of large valley between the mountains taken from a cable car as it descends from the top of mount...
Unissued / Unused material.
French Alps.
Various shots of large valley between the mountains taken from a cable car as it descends from the top of mountain.
Colour item.
FILM ID:3022.22
A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT'S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. http://www.britishpathe.tv/
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British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bulletin (1926-1930), British Paramount (1931-1957), and Gaumont British (1934-1959), as well as Visnews content from 1957 to the end of 1984. All footage can be viewed on the British Pathé website. https://www.britishpathe.com/
Unissued / Unused material.
French Alps.
Various shots of large valley between the mountains taken from a cable car as it descends from the top of mountain.
Colour item.
FILM ID:3022.22
A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT'S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. http://www.britishpathe.tv/
FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT http://www.britishpathe.com/
British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bulletin (1926-1930), British Paramount (1931-1957), and Gaumont British (1934-1959), as well as Visnews content from 1957 to the end of 1984. All footage can be viewed on the British Pathé website. https://www.britishpathe.com/
An unedited, uncut, real time view of the gelmerbahn decending from the summit into the valley. Filmed from the front seat. Great in 720p HD, though allow it a few minutes to load so the buffering doesn't ruin the viewing experience. And enjoy looking down a 106% gradient near the end, the steepest funicular railway in europe!
Four new "world class Irish tourist attractions" are to receive over €70m in funding.
The projects in Cavan, Mayo, Donegal and Dublin were chosen from more than 200 initial applicants in 2019.
Fáilte Ireland is investing €44.3m in the projects, with a further €29m coming from public-private partnerships.
Westport House and Estate is to receive the largest amount of funding (€20.2m) for the restoration and rewilding of the 300-acre estate, which will allow tourists to have a multi-day nature experience.
Ireland's Hidden Heartlands will benefit from a new flagship attraction, a discovery centre at Shannon Pot and an elevated viewing platform at the Cavan Burren Park.
It is estimated that up 8,000 jobs will be supported across the regional economy over the next 10 years because of the investment.
Meanwhile, visitors to Buncrana in Donegal are promised a thrilling ascent to the High Fort at Fort Dunree in what will be Ireland's only funicular cable railway.
And in Dublin, a simulated flight experience on the northside of the city, called "This is Ireland", is also to receive funding
The aim of the funding is to create large scale tourist attractions that will bring visitors to different regions of the country and extend the traditional season beyond the summer months.
The Peak Tram is not really a tram but a cable-hauled funicular railway that has been scaling the 396m ascent to the highest point on Hong Kong Island since 1888. It is thus the oldest form of public transport in the territory.
Unissued / Unused material.
French Alps.
Various shots of large valley between the mountains taken from a cable car as it descends from the top of mountain.
Colour item.
FILM ID:3022.22
A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT'S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. http://www.britishpathe.tv/
FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT http://www.britishpathe.com/
British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bulletin (1926-1930), British Paramount (1931-1957), and Gaumont British (1934-1959), as well as Visnews content from 1957 to the end of 1984. All footage can be viewed on the British Pathé website. https://www.britishpathe.com/
The need for a line to connect Augustusburg with its railway station was identified in the 19th century, with the growth of local tourism, but negotiation for granting a franchise took some years. The franchise was finally granted in 1910, and the line was opened in 1911. The line has been overhauled and restored several times, including 1971-73, 1996 and 2005-2006. New cars were provided in 1996. The stations have been kept in their historical condition, and are on the list of national monuments.