Gondola Lift

A gondola lift is a means of cable transport and type of aerial lift which is supported and propelled by cables from above. It consists of a loop of steel wire rope that is strung between two stations, sometimes over intermediate supporting towers. The cable is driven by a bullwheel in a terminal, which is typically connected to an engine or electric motor.

It is often considered a continuous system since it features a haul rope which continuously moves and circulates around two terminal stations.
In contrast, an aerial tramway operates solely with fixed grips and simply shuttles back and forth between two end terminals.

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