West Cliff Railway
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The West Cliff Railway, or West Cliff Lift, is a funicular railway located on West Cliff in the English seaside resort of Bournemouth. The line serves to link the seaside promenade and beach with the
The beach, cliff railway and cliff-top hotels viewed from the Pier
The line viewed from below.
The line and beach. In December the beach is deserted and the line closed for the winter.
Funicular
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A funicular, or funicular railway, is a type of cable railway system that connects points along a railway track laid on a steep slope. The system is characterized by two counterbalanced carriages perm
West Cliff Railway
…The West Cliff Railway, or West Cliff Lift, is a funicular railway located on West Cliff in the English seaside resort of Bournemouth. The line serves to link the seaside promenade and beach with the cliff top and the…
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