Have any tramway museum experts considered the possibility of operation of a restored grip equipped cable tram propelled by a real endless cable driven by a steam engine in a ‘winding house’ ?

Noel Reed.

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The Portland Cable tram is a great piece of local tourism based on
'imported history'.

http://tdu.to/Portland_CableTrain_23Mar2017.jpg

In it's 15 years of operation to date it has carried over 160,000
passengers and is nearly all volunteer run.

For more info, see: http://portlandcabletrams.com.au/

I suspect the quoted 7.4km route may be for a return trip - but it's a
great ride with wonderful views, including the small section of street
running that I chose to share with you.
There are two cable train sets, both comprising restored Melbourne
trailers and locally built 'grip cars' powered by tractor engines and
fitted with disc brakes!

Mal Rowe - who would recommend a visit to any TDU listmember