Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Funicular railway in Babbacombe, England.
The Babbacombe Cliff Railway extends 720 feet along the steep coastal slope, connecting Babbacombe Downs with Oddicombe Beach through two parallel tracks.
Engineered by Waygood-Otis Ltd and opened in 1926, the railway initially operated under the Torquay Tramway Company before transferring to Torquay Borough Council in 1935.
The railway demonstrates the engineering achievements of early 20th century British transportation, with its dual-carriage system transporting visitors between cliff top and beach.
Each of the two carriages accommodates 40 passengers and travels at 2.5 meters per second, offering regular service throughout the year with seasonal schedule variations.
The railway operates through a Community Interest Company that transformed into a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in 2019, focusing on local community engagement.
Location: Torbay
Inception: 1926
GPS coordinates: 50.48140,-3.51459
Latest update: March 19, 2025 08:56
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