Falcon Cliff Lift
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Falcon Cliff Lift is a closed, 5 feet (1,524 mm) gauge cliff railway just off the promenade at Douglas
on the Isle of Man
which was built to serve the Falcon Cliff Hotel on the clifftop above. This distinctive castellated building which now houses offices was once one of the town's busiest nightlife venues with its own cabaret bar and the cliff lift provided a simple way for guests and visitors to arrive at their destination. An original car was supplied to carry approximately four passengers and this was replaced (as was the mechanics and workings) in 1929 resulting in the car that remains extant today. The line last operated in the summer of 1990 and its future and ultimate ownership are uncertain, although several groups have made expressions of interest as it its restoration at an alternative site.
Douglas, Isle of Man
right|thumb|250px|Douglas Promenade, which runs nearly the entire length of beachfront in Douglasright|thumb|250px|Sea terminal in DouglasDouglas is the capital and largest town of the Isle of Man, with a population of 26,218 people . It is located at the mouth of the River Douglas, and a sweeping...
on the Isle of Man
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
which was built to serve the Falcon Cliff Hotel on the clifftop above. This distinctive castellated building which now houses offices was once one of the town's busiest nightlife venues with its own cabaret bar and the cliff lift provided a simple way for guests and visitors to arrive at their destination. An original car was supplied to carry approximately four passengers and this was replaced (as was the mechanics and workings) in 1929 resulting in the car that remains extant today. The line last operated in the summer of 1990 and its future and ultimate ownership are uncertain, although several groups have made expressions of interest as it its restoration at an alternative site.
See also
- Transport on the Isle of ManTransport on the Isle of ManThere are a number of transport services around the Isle of Man, Mostly consisting of paved roads, public transport, rail services, ports and an airport.-Roads:The island has a total of of public roads, all of which are paved...
- List of light-rail/tram systems