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Old Quebec Funicular

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Old Quebec Funicular
Old Quebec Funicular
Old Quebec Funicular
Old Quebec Funicular
Old Quebec Funicular
Old Quebec Funicular
Old Quebec Funicular
Old Quebec Funicular
Old Quebec Funicular
Old Quebec Funicular
Old Quebec Funicular
Old Quebec Funicular
Old Quebec Funicular
Old Quebec Funicular
Old Quebec Funicular
Phone:
+1 418-692-1132

Address:
16 rue du Petit-Champlain | (Near Champlain), Quebec City, Quebec G1K 4H4, Canada

The Old Quebec Funicular is a funicular railway in the Old Quebec neighbourhood of the city of Quebec in Canada. It links the Haute-Ville to the Basse-Ville , which includes such sites as the ancient Notre Dame des Victoires church, the historic Petit Champlain district, the port, and the Musée de la civilisation . Climbing at a 45-degree angle, the railway covers a total distance of 64 metres . The funicular opened on November 17, 1879, and originally used the water ballast system of propulsion. The line was converted to electrical operation in 1907. On July 2, 1945, a major fire destroyed the structure, necessitating a rebuild that was completed in 1946. Since then, major renovations have taken place in 1978 and 1998. In 2004 it celebrated 125 years of operating.In October 1996, Briton Helen Tombs was killed when the cable snapped and the emergency brake failed to stop the cabin before it crashed into the lower station. As a result of this fatal crash, the funicular was closed and entirely revamped with modern technology. It reopened in 1998, technically as an inclined elevator, since both cabins are independent. · The funicular has the following technical parameters: Length: 64 metres Height: 59 metres Cars: 2 Configuration: Double track Traction: Electricity
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