Explore the history and heritage of the Saltburn Cliff Tramway from the day it opened in to the present day —. It was built by Tangyes Engineering Company, and it remains today the oldest water-balanced cliff funicular still in operation in Great Britain and the second oldest in the world.
Works included:. The carriages were taken off-site in November for specialist refurbishment and an intercom system was fitted inside the carriages. New cables were fitted to the carriages. Work included new railway sleepers and rails, scotch timbers, lifelines and escape route, carriages refurbishments, band brake, and safer access to winding chamber, water pipe and new fence at the top station. This website uses cookies, or tiny pieces of information stored on your computer, to verify who you are when you are logged in to the administration area.
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Photo courtesy of Alan Southworth, , taken on his walk along the Cleveland Way. As a railway contractor John Anderson was associated with the Stockton and Darlington and the South Durham and Lancashire Union Railways and was one of the first to become involved in the emerging ironstone industry in He was involved in the construction of the sewage system in the town, and brought pipes from the new reservoir at Lockwood Beck.
Not content with this he wanted to build the first iron pier on the North East Coast. Anderson formed the Saltburn-by-the-Sea Pier Company in October and was both designer and contractor for the project. If you have a photo of Saltburn Cliff Lift that you'd like to share please e-mail a copy to us at photo saltburnbysea. Research by Rebecca Hilton. Collecting primary source materials, articles and extracts from books related to the development of both Saltburns and trying to validate them has offered conflicting information, much of which is often difficult to validate as many sources can prove to be unreliable e.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information on the history of the town presented here is as accurate as possible. Opening Date Although it is thought that the inclined tramway opened on Saturday 28th June , the exact date is not certain. The South Durham and Cleveland Mercury published the following article on that Saturday: 'The new incline tramway which for some time past has been in course of formation, is now in working order. Several trips were made on Monday quite successfully.
The enlargement of the pier is nearly completed, and the new headway, with its prettily designed wind-screen, cannot fail to be highly appreciated. This was the third such structure in Britain the first two were in Scarborough and is now probably one of the world's oldest water balanced cliff lifts still in operation. The water-balanced funicular railway at Bom Jesus do Monte, Braga, Portugal is the oldest one on the Iberian peninsula. In a new electrically operated water pump was installed and in the main winding wheel was replaced for the first time in its year history as well as a new hydraulic braking system, by Skelton Engineering.
Apart from these works, with regular maintenance and restoration - including the replacement of the stained glass - the lift is almost as it was when it was built. This is the original winding wheel, from The appropriately attired operators are only too willing to explain the fascinating Victorian engineering and make this an experience, rather than just a journey!
As you travel the short ride on the tramway you will enjoy the panoramic views of Saltburn Beach. We can accommodate most wheelchairs and mobility scooters. We are dog friendly, but merely ask, for safety reasons, that dogs are kept on a lead. Enjoyed by all the family come along and appreciate the nostalgia and our unique contribution to the pride of the wonderful Victorian setting that is Saltburn.
Opening times vary during the year, so please refer to our Facebook page for up to date opening hours.
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