In this serie the funiculaire of Moléson and a train in the salt mine of Bex, both in Switzerland, can be seen. Further description by the video. Credits: Yves Mamin

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A funiculaire and a mine train in Switzerland 

 Moléson & Bex

Built as a replacement for a 1960s gondola, this funicular line is entirely overhead.
Main Features: 90-seater funicular
Manufacturer: VON ROLL (today DOPPELMAYR THUN Switzerland)
Year Built: 1998
Elevation: 410.9m
Line length: 1368m
Average slope: 30%
Number of vehicles: 2
People / vehicles: 90
Maximum passengers: 1200 per hour
Travel time: 3.15 min.
Maximum speed: 10 m / s Credits: Yves Mamin

Funiculaire Moléson 

Bex salt mine railway, Swiss Alps. Decauville type line. Length exploited 3'702m, part accessible to the public 1'866m. Mines in industrial exploitation since about 1550 and visitable by the public today. Credits: Yves Mamin

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