Shipley Glen Tramway

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Bottom tramway depot
Bottom tramway depot

The Shipley Glen Tramway is a funicular tramway located near Saltaire, West Yorkshire, England at grid reference SE139385.

It is the oldest working cable tramway in Great Britain, excepting cliff trains, having opened in 1895. It is now open as a tourist attraction, and is located close to Saltaire railway station.

The tramway uses the older design of funicular with two parallel tracks throughout its length.

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Shipley Glen Tramway web site