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GUANAJUATO, Mexico
Funicular
It runs from Juarez Theater to El Pipila monument. The $20.00 pesos
ride (round trip) is worth every cent, specially at sunset when all
those nice buildings and colored houses get the last light.
Accordingly to a sign posted near the ticket booth:
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Ramp's: 102 m
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Height: 76 m
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Grade: 42 degrees
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Gross Weight of each of two cars: 1500 kg
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Load capacity: 3000 kg (10-14 people)
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European made - Zitron shops
Safety Systems:
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Emergency power plant
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Disc brakes
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Hidraulic brakes
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Centrifugal brakes on each car
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Becovia system of 8 pairs of wheels
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Danfoss brand, variable speed drive
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