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ENGINEERING FACTS
Construction started in 1969 and the opening day was July 20, 1971.
These details have been provided by Habegger Engineering Works of Thun, Switzerland.

All mechanical aspects of our tram system are inspected annually by the BC Safety Authority.
T E C H N I C A L    D A T A
System double reversible cable way - non supported - descending to destination
Purpose transportation of people
Carrying Capacity minimum 450, maximum 530 passengers per hour
Safety Code CSAZ98
TOPOGRAPHICAL DATA
Longitudinal Profile as per drawing 8/10.50170
Horizontal Distance 303.27 ± 0.61m
Difference in Level 156.89m
Inclined Length 341.42 m (max - 341.97m, min - 340.88m)
Mean Inclination 27º21'
PLANT DATA
Number of Cabins 2
Capacity of Cabins 25 + 1 pers
Floor Surface of Cabin 6.4m²
Cabin Length 3.9m
Cabin Width 2.0m max.
Travelling Speed on the Line 5.0m/sec (max)
Travelling Time approx. 2.2 min
Interval 1.0 min
Number of Journeys / Hour 21.3
Carrying Capacity 530 per hour
ROPES
Track Ropes per Track 1
Length of Track Rope 2 x 475m
Diameter 40mm
Actual Breaking Strength 151 ton
Type full locked coil
Safety Factor 3.61
Tensile Strength 1039mm²
Weight 8.74kg/m'
Hauling Rope Length 1 x 425m
Diameter 19mm
Weight 1.31kg/m'
Actual Breaking Strength 22,000 kg
Type-Seale Galvanized 6 x 19
Safety Factor 5.18
Counter Rope Length 1 x 425m
Diameter 15mm
Weight 0.86kg/m'
Actual Breaking Strength 14,000 kg
Type - Seale Galvanized 6 x 19
Safety Factor 7.4
CABINS
Number of Cabins 2
Capacity 25 +1 pers
Floor Surface 6.4m²
Number of Carriage Rollers 8
Triameter of Carriage 250mm
Breaking Pull of the Gripping Break 4,000kg
Weights:  
- Empty 2185kg
- Useful Load 2015kg (average passenger 170lbs)
- Total Weight 4200kg
Greatest Roller Pressure 485kg/R
Sheave Loading Ratio 81.5
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
Anchoring of Track Rope (upper terminal):
- Bollard Diam 4.0m
- Strength Max. 2 x 42 ton
Tensioning of the Track Rope (lower terminal)
- Counterweights 2 x 42 tons
- Radius of Roller Chain 4.0m
- Travel Max Possible 7.9m
MAIN DRIVE
Diameter 1.5 dia
Number of Grooves 2
Coifficient of Friction Max 0.728
Service Brake 2 x 800mm dia
Emergency Brake 1 x 800mm dia
Gear Type DR 680
Ratio of Gear 23.6
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
System Wespac - Automation
Voltage 440V - 60 HTZ
Max. Output of Main Motor 740 HP
Average Output of Motor 110 HP
Speed 1500 RPM
Control
  1. manual control
  2. automatic control - by means of pressed buttons
  3. remote control from cabins
AUXILIARY DRIVE
Type Porche / VW
Max Output 42 HP
Speed 3000 RPM
Max. Travelling Speed 1.5m/sec
TENSIONING DEVICE OF THE HAULING ROPE (lower terminal)
Number & Diameter of the Wheels 4 x 1250mm
Counterweight 3500kg