Shipley Glen Tramway
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The Shipley Glen Tramway is a preserved cable funicular tramway located in the wooded area of Shipley Glen near the town of Baildon and the village of Saltaire, West Yorkshire, England.
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Operation
The line is operated by volunteer staff on behalf of a charitable trust, Shipley Glen Tramway Preservation Co Ltd.[1]
| Number of cars | 2 |
| Number of stops | 2 (at terminals) |
| Configuration | Double track |
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| Maximum gradient | 1 in 7 (14.29%) |
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History
The line was opened on 18 May 1895 by Sam Wilson, a local publican, showman and entrepreneur. It was intended to ease access to a number of other, now long closed, attractions at Shipley Glen, including a wooden toboggan ride and a massive fairground. As built, the line was powered by a gas engine. Since 1920 the line has been electrically operated.[1]
In 2002, operation of the line was taken over by a charitable trust under a lease from Bradford Council. The tramway was temporarily closed in 2010, to bring it up to modern safety standards. This involved fitting the two tramcars with new chassis, wheels and decks, and improving braking systems on both cars and haulage drum. The line reopened in 2011.[1]
See also
References
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External links
- Shipley Glen Tramway web site
- Hows.org.uk: Shipley Glen Cable Tramway: images and information.
- Bronte-country.com: The Shipley Glen Tramway, with link to images.
- Yorkshire Escapes: Shipley Glen Tramway, story and images.
- YouTube: Shipley Glen Tramway filmed in 1989; 7.5 mins.
- Visitbradford.com: Shipley Glen Cable Tramway, details including directions to site.
- Telegraph & Argus: On track for a great day out, by Emma Clayton, 19 January 2009 Written before tramway closed down for brakes repair.
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