1880 The Central Tramway Company Scarborough Limited was established
1881 The Central Tramway started operating on 1 August. The funicular was operated by steam, the steam house was situated away from the top station. Since drivers had no view of the 2 cars, they used marks on the rope to indicate the car positions. The track was 71 m (233 ft) long on a 1 in 2 gradient. The track was 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge.
1910 the funicular was converted to electric drive.
1932 the cars were replaced and the motor placed under the top station. Driving was done from a driving station at the top of the station with full view of the cars.
When: Wednesday 22nd September at 12.00 Noon - 12.30 pm
Where: The gates of St Nicholas Gardens, Foreshore Road
If it is raining, we will meet under the roofed seating on the left of the gates.
Please note that the event is not at the photo location. We will meet in the gardens by the gates in front of the beach