The worlds steepest railway incline

29th November 2007

The world's steepest railway incline is at Katoomba in the Blue Mountains of Australia. Originally built to haul coal and shale out of the valley to the railhead at the top in the 19th century, it soon started carrying passengers as well due to tourist demand and has continued to do so ever since, even though the mines have long since closed. At one point the cable-operated railway climbs at an angle of 52 degrees. Trains run each way every ten minutes during the day (9-5) and the journey takes a little under 2 minutes.
Also included are pictures of relics and remnants of the old mining system

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