Centrale électrique du Châtelot

Neuchâtel
Text and photos by Michel Azéma

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Technical

 

 

The cabin in winter with the snowplow at the 100 % gradient slope.

(photo ENSA)

ENSA
Electricité Neuchâteloise S.A.
Service d'exploitation de la centrale du Châtelot
CH-2035 CORCELLES

Tel: 41.32.913.41.32

 

 TECHNICAL DATAS
Status

private
but on request fishermen, hikers can use the incline (It is advised to phone at the power station before!)

 Start

1951
End

 ...
Type of funicular

 
Type of tracks

Type of energy

Bottom station

Centrale du Châtelot (627 m)
Top station

Les Planchettes (1000 m)
Length

1000 m
Difference of levels

373 m
Minimum Gradient

15 %
Maximum Gradient

100 %

Gauge

1 m

Speed

1,5 m/s (payload < 4 tons)
0,75 m/s (payload > 4 tons)

 Maximum Payload

20 tons

Engine

162 kW

Number of passengers

26 seated
14 standing

Cable

42 mm
   

 
 Video screen of the new electronic control system of the power station.

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