Fawdon Wagonway
Defunct railroadsRail transport in Tyne and Wear
The Fawdon Wagonway was from 1818 to 1826 a 1 mile 3 furlongs (2.2 km) long horse-drawn and partially rope-operated industrial railway in Fawdon near Newcastle upon Tyne. It was the first cable car employing a moving rope that could be picked up or released by a grip on the cars.
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Blenkinsop Mews, Newcastle upon Tyne North Gosforth
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N 55.0236 ° | E -1.644 ° |
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Blenkinsop Mews
NE3 5RN Newcastle upon Tyne, North Gosforth
England, United Kingdom
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