HowStuffWorks "What is a funicular railway?"
English: This funicular transports golfers and their carts between holes at the resort's golf courses. (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) HowStuffWorks "What is a funicular railway?" : "A funicular uses the technology of an elevator (a cable pulling a car up) and the technology of a railroad (a car on a track). Devised in the 15th century as a way of getting people and things up steep hillsides, the funicular now is more likely to carry skiers to the top of a mountain. In the United States , they are often referred to as incline railways." Related articles This is Not a Crazy Roller Coaster, Just a Funicular Railway in Switzerland Take a ride on Switzerland's friendly Gelmerbahn funicular railway, whatever that is...(15 Photos) A Mountain Walk