Cliff Railway, Saltburn, Cleveland

Saltburn Cliff Railway was built in 1884 and was the third such system built in Britain, and the earliest surviving example. The hoist worked by pumping water into the top carriage, which descended when heavy enough, hauling the second carriage up the cliff at the same time.

Location

Redcar and Cleveland Saltburn

Period

Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Tags

seaside transport cliff railway tourism 1990s (1990 - 1999) people victorian (1837 - 1901)