Bridgnorth Cliff Railway, Victorian funicular railway in Bridgnorth, England
The Bridgnorth Cliff Railway is a funicular in Shropshire that connects the upper and lower sections of town by ascending the sandstone cliffs. The railway operates aluminum cars on steeply inclined tracks to traverse the elevation change.
The railway opened in 1892 and originally operated with wooden cars. These were replaced with aluminum carriages in the 1950s.
The funicular connects two distinct parts of Bridgnorth and serves residents and visitors moving between the upper and lower sections. It functions as an integral part of daily life in the town.
The journey is short and the railway is easy to locate since it runs centrally between the two sections of town. Visitors should note that the steep incline feels intense but the ride is very secure.
The railway uses an unusual powered system where two cars are connected by a cable that runs over a pulley. This setup allows the heavier car to pull the lighter one upward.
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