A funicular at the G8 Summit
Evian - Neuvecelle, France
The funicular
Between Les Mateirons and the top station |
Plan of the line . Click on the thumbnails to enlarge
Under the old Evian-St Gingolf
railway bridge
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The compartment of the accompanying personnel |
Other photos . Click on the thumbnails to enlarge
Start | 1907 | 1915 | 21 June 2002 |
End | 1915 | 1969 | ... |
Status | Private | Public | |
Type of funicular | |||
Type of tracks | |||
Energy | |||
Bottom station | Buvette Cachat | Evian | Evian 375m |
Top station | Royal Hoetl | Neuvecelle | Neuvecelle 500m |
Length | 375m | 750m | 750m |
Gauge | 1m | 1m | 1m |
Difference of levels | 71m | 125m | 125m |
Maximum Gradient | 22% | ||
Number of cars | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Capacity | 60 passengers | ||
Manufacturer | Von Roll |
The Evian funicular is operated by STAT |
79, av. Saint Disdille Z.I. Vongy F- 74200 Thonon les Bains France |
STAT is also operating the funicular of
Thonon les Bains
The funicular was free in 2002 (21 June - 15 October)
In 2003 it is in use between 15 June - 20 September
Amsteg - Bristen
- Presentation
- The funicular (1)
- The funicular (2)
A funicular at the G8 Summit
- Presentation
- The stations
- The engine room
- The funicular