Centre for Alternative Technology Railway

The Centre for Alternative Technology Railway is a funicular opened in May 1992 and located in the Centre for Alternative Technology, Powys, Wales.

Technical parameters

 * Length: 53 m
 * Height: 30 m
 * Gradient: 57%
 * Carriages weigh: 3.5 t each, plus a maximum of 1.5 t for the water tanks.
 * Cables weigh: 500 kg
 * Cars: 2
 * Track gauge:
 * Traction: Water ballast
 * Runs per hour: 10–12
 * Average speed: 0.5 m/s