Dietschibergbahn
| Dietschibergbahn | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Status | Ceased operation |
| Owner | Dietschibergbahn AG |
| Locale | Lucerne, Switzerland |
| Termini |
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| Stations | 2 |
| Service | |
| Type | Funicular |
| Operator(s) | Dietschibergbahn AG |
| History | |
| Opened | 10 August 1912 |
| Fire at upper station | 26 April 1977 |
| Closed | 30 September 1978 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 1,240 m (4,070 ft) |
| Number of tracks | 1 with passing loop |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) |
| Electrification | from opening |
| Operating speed | 2.1 metres per second (6.9 ft/s) [1] |
| Highest elevation | 628 m (2,060 ft) |
| Maximum incline | 24.7% (min. 9%) [1] |
Dietschibergbahn was a funicular railway at Lucerne, Switzerland. The line lead from the city to Dietschiberg at 628 m. The hill, 210 m above Lake Lucerne, was also known as "Little Rigi" (Kleiner Rigi). The line had length of 1240 m and an incline between 9 and 25%.[1] The funicular with two cars had a single track with a passing loop.
At the upper station, there was a restaurant and a railroad model installation.
After the restaurant burned down in 1977, the funicular ceased operations in September 1978. Despite efforts by the association Pro Dietschibergbahn and the company DBB-Betriebs AG, it was never revived.
The funicular had been owned by Dietschibergbahn AG. The company was wound up from 1999 to 2002.[2] The lower station was converted into a private home.[3] The cars were donated to the Swiss Museum of Transport.
Location of stations:
- Lower: 47°03′22″N 8°19′38″E / 47.056071°N 8.327161°E
- Upper: 47°03′49″N 8°20′19″E / 47.063601°N 8.338651°E
Further reading[edit]
- Schneeberger, Paul, jun. (1987), 75 Jahre Standseilbahn Luzern-Dietschiberg 1912–1987 (in German), Luzern: Verein «Pro Dietschibergbahn»
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References[edit]
- ^ a b c Dietschibergbahn at Zeno.org. Article by: Viktor von Röll (ed.): Enzyklopädie des Eisenbahnwesens (Encyclopaedia of the Railway), 2nd edition, 1912–1923, Vol. 3, p. 371
- ^ Dietschibergbahn AG in Liquidation (in German), Handelsregister des Kantons Luzern, CHE-100.303.926
- ^ Scheitlin Syfrig Architekten, Talstation Dietschibergbahn (in German)
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