The funiculars of Genova Liguria, Italy

Text and photos by Michel AZEMA ... September 1996
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Funicolare Principe - Granarolo (4)

The first road crossing.

The red car 2 at the lower Station.

After visiting the Funicolare Principe-Granarolo I was quite sure that this tramway was a real funicular before it was a cog-wheel train.
I had to confirm my theory. I asked some persons in Genova but nobody could give me the reason why this train is called Funicular.

Of course I had the idea to ask directly AMT, and I have received the answer:

Let see the answer of AMT...

TECHNICAL DATAS

Type of cog
Type of tracks
Energy
Lower station	Stazione Principe
Upper station	Granarolo hill
Diff. of levels	194 m
Length	1136 m
Gradient (medium)	16 %
Gradient (maxi)	21,4 %
Speed	2 m/s
Passengers per Cabin	45

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