Centre for Alternative Technology Railway

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

Technical parameters

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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)