Centre for Alternative Technology Railway

Updated on Dec 18, 2024

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The Centre for Alternative Technology Railway is a funicular opened in May 1992 and 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 6 in (1,676 mm)

Traction: Water ballast

Runs per hour: 10-12

Average speed: 0.5 m/s (1.6 ft/s)

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