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Make a Difference in Bradford: BD17
New Voice of Bradford, Irene Kaali travels to the Shipley Glen Cable Tramway in BD17.
New Voice of Bradford, Irene Kaali travels to the Shipley Glen Cable Tramway in BD17.
This unique tramway was built in 1895 and operates narrow-gauge 'toastrack' cable-hauled trams. Two trams with canopy tops, run up and down a steep wooded hill every 3 minutes or as required. It’s been restored and operated by volunteer, with a museum open at bottom station showcasing pictorial history and artefacts relating to Shipley Glen and tramway. The Tramway is also a short walk from the world heritage village of Saltaire.