Aberystwyth Cliff Railway
The Aberystwyth Cliff Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd y Graig) is a funicular railway in Aberystwyth, Wales, opened in 1896. Originally operated on a water balance system, it was electrified in 1921. The railway climbs 430 ft in 778 ft—a gradient steeper than 1:2 (50%).
Its twin carriages are named The Lord Geraint and the Lord Marks.
External links
- Constitution Hill A page about the railway
- Map sources for Aberystwyth Cliff Railway
- Video Clip filmed from the Railway Carriage at the Internet Archive
See also