National Motor Museum Monorail Explained

50.823°N -1.454°W

National Motor Museum Monorail
Locale:Beaulieu, Hampshire
Transit Type:straddle-beam monorail
System Length:1.6 km (1 mile)
Began Operation:1974
Lines:1
Stations:2
Stock:One four-car train
El:100 V DC fourth rail (current fed by 2 contact wires)
Operator:Beaulieu Enterprises Ltd.

The Beaulieu Monorail is England's first monorail,[1] linking the National Motor Museum to the Beaulieu Palace House. The monorail line passes through the main museum building, allowing passengers to see the automobile collection from above.[2] The line was formally opened 29 July 1974.

In late 2023 the museum applied for planning permission to demolish the south station on the basis that most passengers ride the entire loop from the main station.[3] The New Forest National Parks Authority granted permission at the end of December 2023.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: The National Motor Museum. 2007-04-02. cfm. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20070331185503/http://www.beaulieu.co.uk/motormuseum/drives.cfm. 31 March 2007.
  2. Web site: Beaulieu, England. 2007-04-02. html.
  3. News: Yandell . Chris . 17 November 2023 . Beaulieu: One of two monorail stations could be dismantled . Southern Daily Echo . 17 November 2023.  
  4. Web site: Yandall . Chris . Beaulieu given go-ahead to dismantle monorail station . Daily Echo . 31 December 2023.