Sumaura Ropeway Explained

The is Japanese aerial lift line in Kōbe, Hyōgo, operated by the Sanyō Electric Railway.^[1] Opened in 1957, the line climbs Mount Hachibuse (246m) of the Suma coast. At the summit, there is a transfer to the, a sort of escalator with baskets. Carlator is a portmanteau of "Car" and "escalator".^[2]

Basic data

• System: Aerial tramway, 1 track cable and 2 haulage ropes
• Distance: 4641NaN1
• Vertical interval: 180m (590feet)
• Passenger capacity per a cabin: 30
• Cabins: 2
• Stations: 2

See also

• List of aerial lifts in Japan

References

1. http://www.sanyo-railway.co.jp/sumaura/index.html Sumaura Sanjō Amusement Park introduction on Sanyo Electric Railways website
2. http://www.jguide.net/city/kansai/suma/sumaura-park4.php Carlator, Kansai City Guide

External links

• Sumaura Sanjō Amusement Park, from Sanyō Electric Railway official website.
• Carlator from Kansai City Guide website.