| The funicular in the Calçada da Glória was opened on 25 October 1885.
The original cars were of double-deck construction using the water
counterbalance system for propulsion. To reduce the cost a steam pump was
installed after some time to re-use the water. For (emergency) braking a
rack rail and cogwheel were used. Since 1914 electricity was used. In 1930 the line was
converted. Both
cars are motorized and electric connected by two of the overhead wires.
The other two overhead wires are for the power supply. The driver of the
ascending car does regulate the speed. Length: 276 m
Height difference: 45 m |
