(Baden-Württemberg) |
Germany |
Text and photos by Klaus
Föhl
Traduction française Michel Azéma |
Lower station
Some of the photos below were taken 29/10/1999, when the extensive tests
were performed. I was not aware that they have that many prerecorded announcements
in case of service disruption. At last, on 7/11/1999, the funicular was back
in operation and I finally could take a ride, and I took the other photos on
this day.
Certaines des photos ci-dessous ont été prises le 29 Octobre
1999 alors que des tests intensifs étaient effectués. Je fus étonné
qu'il y ait autant de messages préenregistrés pour les différents
cas de disfonctionnement. Finalement, le 7 novembre 1999, le funiculaire fut
remis en service et je pus l'utiliser. Les autres photos ont été
prises ce jour là.
The lower station and the fare machine. Fare is 3DM return for adults
and 1.50DM for children. The funicular does run about every quarter of
an hour. There may be breaks of half an hour twice per day - although
operation is automatic, staff is still travelling on the cars (and may
check your tickets). Of course it operates more frequently during rush
hour. |
An operating panel within the
car which normally is hidden away from the passengers. The interior of the
cars looks sleek, and you will pleasantly notice that the seats are heated.
This is done in stations only, but they should not cool down rapidly during
the journey. Dans la cabine un panneau de contrôle qui normalement est dissimulé aux passagers. L'intérieur de la cabine est harmonieux et vous serez surpris de constater que les sièges sont chauffés. Ils ne sont chauffés que lorsque la cabine est dans les gares mais ils n'ont pas le temps de refroidir durant le parcours. |
A car leaving the lower station.
Une cabine quittant la gare inférieure. |
On the right photo showing the station from a different
angle one can see part of the big supermarket which does take advantage
of its strategic location both on the passing road and near the funicular
passengers, but also elevator and escalator which provide access in addition
to the stairs and a bridge to the left.
A droite une vue de la gare inférieure. On peut voir une partie du grand centre commercial qui profite avantageusement de sa situation stratégique sur le passage entre les automobiles et le funiculaire mais aussi l'ascenseur et l'escalator qui donnent accès aux escaliers et le pont sur la gauche. |
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