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Ligerz - Tessenberg Bahn

Technical Data

The engine room.

As Saint Imier - Mont Soleil funicular, Ligerz tessenberg Bahn funicular is also composed of a single car pulled by a big winch at the top station..

 

The engine room at the top station. On the left, the drum of the winch.

 

 

 

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Technical Data

Start	8th June 1912	17 May 2004
End	End Sept 2003	...
Status
Type of funicular
Type of tracks
Energy
Bottom station	Ligerz (437 m)	Ligerz (437 m)
Top station	Prêles (818 m)	Prêles (818 m)
Length	1183 m	1198 m
Gauge	1 m	1 m
Difference of levels	379 m	383 m
Maximum Gradient	40%	40%
Number of cars	2	1
Capacity	60	50
Car Manufacturer	Gangloff	Gangloff
Speed		5 m/s
Time		4,5'
Manufacturer	Von Roll	Garaventa

 

Company Informations

Vinifuni

Station de Prêles CH-2515 Prêles

Tel. ++41 32 315 12 24

info@vinifuni.ch

 

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