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Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway

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Passengers and drivers

Two drivers: Eric Wilde and Lisa Peckover Lisa is very proud to be the first woman driver of the cliff railway. Inside the car with the panoramic view above the Lynmouth bay. The oldest passenger of the cliff railway. He uses it every day

Technical Datas

Start 1890 Status Designers Bob Jones George Marks Type of funicular Type of tracks Energy Bottom station Lynmouth 2 m Top station Lynton 154 m Length 263 m Gauge 1,14 m Diff of levels 152 m Max gradient 55,6% Max Speed 6,7 m/s Cables 2 + 2 Number of cars 2 Water tank 3150 litres Capacity of one car 40 passengers Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway Lynmouth Devon, EX35 6EQ England enquiries@cliffrailwaylynton.co.uk Tel 44 (0)1598 753908 Fax 44 (0)1598 752733

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