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Funicular History
Why Funiculars Barely Need a Motor
Two cars, one rope, one pulley — and a drive motor that barely has to work. This article explains the counterweight physics that makes funiculars one of the most energy-efficient transport designs ever built.
Grade, Angle, and the World's Steepest Funiculars
A 50% grade and a 45-degree angle sound similar but aren't. This article explains how funicular grades are measured and quoted, and what makes some of the world's steepest lines such remarkable engineering.