Bellevue. Le Funiculaire et la ligne de l'Ouest

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Funikuler was built in 1893 on the project Guyenet engineers, Madamet and Tinel. I had the path length of 183 m and slope 16°56 '(300 ‰), raised to a height of 52.4 m and has been completely located on the viaduct spans twelve metal (the longest - 22 m, over the w / d line near the lower station).. The main purpose - a connection between two F / A station on the banks of the Seine and the delivery of tourists in Meudon forest on the high bank of the Seine from the bottom stantsii.Tyagovoe force is provided by two stationary steam engines54 hp (40 kW) each (primary and backup) located in the top station. Cabs were attached to ropes wound on the coil diameter of 2.8 m, a coil connected with the pinion gear motors. The rate of movement of the car - 2 m / s, 52 nominal capacity of the passenger (including 16 seats), the maximum - 59 passengers. Weight rising cab descends partially balanced by weight. The journey lasted a half to two minutes.