Other types of Transportation Systems

The Scenic Railway is one of the steepest cable-driven funicular railway in the world, the steepest incline of 52 degrees contained within a total incline distance of 415 metres (1,361.5 ft).It was originally constructed for a coal and oil shale mining operation in the Jamison Valley in the 1880s, in order to haul the coal and shale from the valley floor up to the escarpment above. From 1928 to 1945 it carried coal during the week and passengers at weekends. The coal mine was closed in 1945 after which it remained as a Tourist Attraction. The Scenic Railway was closed on 13 January, 2013 (although the Skyway, Cableway, and Walkway remained open) as construction to upgrade both tracks and carriages began. The work was completed and the railway reopened in April 2013.

The Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway from the Lynmouth Station on 21st February 2017.The two cars are seen passing at the point at which the tracks diverge slightly.

Hythe Pier Railway,28th June 2016.