Biel
- Magglingen at the beginning of the century.
From
1887 to 1923 Biel - Magglingen was a water operated
funicular.
Note that the configuration of the tracks was 3-4-3
and the presence of a second cable for the tension.
Note also the Riggenbach cog between the rails. Its
was used as a brake for the descending carriage as
you can see on the photo the conductor's right hand
is holding the handle which operates the cog brake.
The
same period as above but the photo was taken toward the
bottom with the town of Biel in the background.
The
old carriages
1887
- 1923
1923
- 1954
1954
- 2001
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Drawings
from Schienenseilbahnen in aller Welt, Walter Hefti
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