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Centre for Alternative Technology Railway

Coordinates: 52°37′22.9″N 3°50′25.55″W / 52.623028°N 3.8404306°W / 52.623028; -3.8404306
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Centre for Alternative Technology Railway.
Another view of the funicular.

The Centre for Alternative Technology Railway is a funicular located in the Centre for Alternative Technology, Powys, Wales.

Technical parameters

  • Length: 53 metres (173.9 ft)
  • Height: 30 metres (98.4 ft)
  • Steepness: 57%
  • Carriages weigh: 3.5 tonnes (3.4 long tons; 3.9 short tons) each, plus a maximum of 1.5 tonnes (1.48 long tons; 1.65 short tons) for the water tanks.
  • Cables weigh: 500 kg (1,102 lb)
  • Cars: 2
  • Track gauge: 5 ft 3 in (1,600 mm)
  • Traction: Water ballast
  • Runs per hour: 10-12
  • Average speed: 0.5 m/s (1.6 ft/s)

52°37′22.9″N 3°50′25.55″W / 52.623028°N 3.8404306°W / 52.623028; -3.8404306