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East Hill Lift
Found mid way along Rock-A-Nore Road, the East hill lift is an Edwardian funicular cliff railway which was opened in 1902. It was originally powered by water, then electricity from 1976. The track length is 81m, and at 1:1.128 it is currently the steepest railway in Britain.
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After being shut for 3 years the lift was reopened in March 2010.
Also see West Hill Lift Link
For more information Link
After being shut for 3 years the lift was reopened in March 2010.
Also see West Hill Lift Link
Created: Sat, 27 Mar 2010, Updated: Mon, 30 Apr 2012
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