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 Persons/h
  • Travel time: 8.5 minutes
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