Nerobergbahn – Germany
The Nerobergbahn is a funicular railway in Wiesbaden in Germany. The line links the city, with a station at the north of the Nerotalanlagen, with the Neroberg Hill to its north, which offers a panorama view. The listed, blue and yellow Nerobergbahn was put into operation in the year of the
Three emperors, 1888, under Kaiser Wilhelm. In 1939, it was planned to convert the line to electric propulsion and to provide larger cars, but the outbreak of World War II prevented this. The line was taken out of service in 1944 due to war damage, and service was restarted in 1948.
The route is 440 meters long, and has a maximum gradient of 25%, a challenge that the Nerobergbahn has tackled without incident since 1888. The duration of a single journey on this track is approximately 3.5 minutes, the speed of the vehicle averages 2.16 meters per second.
The height difference throughout the journey is 83 meters. The carriage is filled at the hill station with up to 7000 liters of water, before traveling traveling down the steel cable, pulling the other carrage up as it goes. The driver of the carriage traveling downhill controls the speed.
The whole thing is secured by cogwheels under the carriages, which bite into a gear rack attached to the tracks. The gear rack has a width of 110 millimeters with a division of 100 millimeters, following the Riggenbach system. The total track length measures 438.5 meters, including a 70 meter passing loop.
The two carriages are connected by a steel cable measuring 452 meters in length. Once the carriage reaches the bottom, the water is released and pumped back up to the top of the hill.
Join me on a charming climb up the Neroberg in Wiesbaden with the Nerobergbahn funicular! In this quick video, I’ll share some interesting technical tidbits and history as we ascend through lush forests to reach panoramic views. It’s not just a journey; it’s a step back in time on one of Germany’s oldest funiculars. Come along for the adventure! #Nerobergbahn #FunicularTravel
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