Southend Cliff Railway

NGR TQ881851

This single line was constructed in 1912. Though having only a single car the railway is a true counterbalanced funicular. It has a counterweight running on a 1ft 9in gauge track, underneath the 4ft 6in gauge running track. The lift is currently undergoing a full restoration and should open this summer.

Lower Station A Carriage Top Station Track

Top Station and Carriage Whole Line Top Station and Carriage Bottom Station Up the Line Whole Line
Up the Line Bottom Station Top Station Top Station and Carriage

During the 2006 Restoration

Top Station and Carriage Top Station Down the Line Top Station Top Station and Carriage Top Station and Carriage Bridge Up the line

The Stats
Date Opened ?/8/1912Length 40 m
Gradient 1:2.3Track Gauge 1372 mm
Number of Cars 1Open to Public Yes
Funicular Type ModernTrack layout Single Track
Power Source ElectricRailway Status In Use