Predigtstuhl Aerial Tramway
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The Predigtstuhl Aerial Tramway has been in operation since 1928 and is the oldest large-cab aerial tramway in world.
[edit] History and construction
The tramway began operations on 1 July 1928, after only a year's construction. The production of the wires was assigned to the Westphalian Wire Industry (Westfälische Drahtindustrie). The two cabs were manufactured by the company Bleichert Bleichert-Zuegg, based out of Leipzig. The building of the three supports, at heights of 22, 32 and 9 metres was contracted to Hochtief AG, from Munich.
[edit] Technical data
- Height of valley station: 474m
- Height of mountain station: 1583m
- Elevator difference: 1140m
- Length: 2380m
- Power: 150PS
- Mechanical handling capacity: 150 Personen/h
- Travel time: 8.5 minutes
