Sumaura Ropeway
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The Sumaura Ropeway (須磨浦ロープウェイ Sumaura Rōpuwei?) is Japanese aerial lift line in Kōbe, Hyōgo, operated by Sanyō Electric Railway. Opened in 1957, the line climbs Mount Hachibuse of Suma coast. At the summit, there is a transfer to the Carlator (カーレーター Kārētā?), a sort of escalator with baskets.
[edit] Basic data
- System: Aerial tramway, 1 track cable and 2 haulage ropes
- Distance: 4.2 kilometres (2.6 mi)
- Vertical interval: 180 m (591 ft)
- Passenger capacity per a cabin: 30
- Cabins: 2
- Stations: 2
[edit] See also
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[edit] External links
- (Japanese) Sumaura Sanjō Amusement Park, from Sanyō Electric Railway official website.
- (Japanese) Carlator from Kansai City Guide website.
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