T h e   P e a k   T r a m   -   C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s



Peak Tram
The tram near the Peak Tower



Track
Altitude of the upper Terminal 396 m
Altitude of the lower Terminal 28 m
Length of track 1'365 m
Maximum track gradient 50 %   (27 °)
Minimum track gradient 7 %   (4 °)
Diameter of the cable 44 mm
Breaking strength of the cable 139 tonnes



Tramcars
Number 2
Type Double-car
Capacity 120 passengers
Seated 95
Standing 25
Maximum load 9'000 kg
Year 1989
Manufacturer von Roll
Thun / Switzerland



Stations
Upper Terminal Peak Tower
Intermediate station Barker Road
" May Road
" MacDonnell Road
" Kennedy Road
Lower Terminal Garden Road



Operation
Opening date 30 May 1888
Opening days Every days
Opening hours 7:00am - 12:00pm
Departure frequency 10 - 15 minutes
Journey time 7 minutes approx.



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© Pierre Arrigo, 2001