Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway

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[JayMac]

From North Devon Gazette:

Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway will receive a prestigious Engineering Heritage Award tomorrow (Thursday)

The Victorian railway will stand beside previous winners such as the E-Type Jaguar, Tower Bridge and Concorde as an example of great British engineering.

The award recognises how the railway ^ which links Lynton and Lynmouth ^ was the first of its kind and is now the oldest water-powered total-loss funicular railway in the UK^▸ (United Kingdom).

The award will be presented by John Wood, chairman of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers^ Heritage Committee, to Andrew Ireland, chairman of the Lynmouth and Lynton Lift Company, at a special ceremony on Lynmouth Esplanade tomorrow morning.

^The Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway is a fine example of UK engineering and was the first of its kind anywhere in the world,^ said Mr Wood.

^Opened in 1890, the railway^s unique hydraulic system helped link the two villages of Lynton and Lynmouth, providing a much needed boost to the local economy and, subsequently, the area^s tourist industry.

^The Victorians were true engineering pioneers and this railway brilliantly illustrates some of the ingenious ways they tackled previously insurmountable problems.^

Mr Ireland added: ^I would like to say how honoured and thrilled my directors, staff and I are to have been given this award by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Looking at the list of the previous award winners makes the honour even more prestigious.

^We of course realise we own and operate an iconic and unique piece of Victorian engineering. Everybody connected with the railway works very hard both in season and in the off-season to ensure that it is in perfect working order and looks at its best to create a real experience for our customers.^

Note: The award was given last Thursday, 18th September 2014

[stuving]

From North Devon Gazette:

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The award recognises how the railway ^ which links Lynton and Lynmouth ^ was the first of its kind and is now the oldest water-powered total-loss funicular railway in the UK^▸ (United Kingdom).

The award will be presented by John Wood, chairman of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers^ Heritage Committee, to Andrew Ireland, chairman of the Lynmouth and Lynton Lift Company, at a special ceremony on Lynmouth Esplanade tomorrow morning.

Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway will receive a prestigious Engineering Heritage Award tomorrow (Thursday)
^The Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway is a fine example of UK engineering and was the first of its kind anywhere in the world,^ said Mr Wood.
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I guess you could define "its kind" narrowly enough to make it the first in the world, but it's a bit artificial, isn't it?

[bobm]

I always look forward to a trip on the cliff railway at Lynmouth - not least because it saves climbing an awful lot of steps!  I was a bit concerned there might be queues because the capacity in the already small cars has been reduced even more in the current climate.  However, although there is provision for a queuing system, this afternoon we were able to board straight away at each of the journey.

[infoman]

or what ever they call the staff who operate the cliff railway,if interested contact the L and L direct.

Good luck to any one who applys 

[grahame]

or what ever they call the staff who operate the cliff railway,if interested contact the L and L direct.

Good luck to any one who applys 

Sounds like a fun job for someone who loves a customer facing role, but I'm sure it has its ups and downs. (Sorry - couldn't resist that!)

[TonyK]

Sounds like a fun job for someone who loves a customer facing role, but I'm sure it has its ups and downs. (Sorry - couldn't resist that!)

My son-in-law did the job at weekends many years ago. He is not thinking of asking for his job back, although he enjoyed it.