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The Arlberg “Ferris Wheel” now well an truly open
As reported in ISR 8/2005, the traditional jigback serving the Galzig mountain from St.Anton am Arlberg has now been replaced by a Doppelmayr Funitel.The new system, with its unusual Ferris wheel layout for carrier handling in the lower terminal, was inaugurated on 9 December.
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Now the huge wheels – almost 10 m in diameter – have official approval to perform their impressive sequence of movement in the lower terminal of the new Doppelmayr Funitel. The design is certainly an exciting solution, and in terms of engineering, too, it is very impressive to see the two huge double wheels (four sheaves) handle the difference in height between the passenger loading level and the terminal departure and arrival level for the Funitel cabins. In combination with the fantastic glass and steel design of the lower terminal, which really puts this unique piece of ropeway engineering in the spotlight, the new Galzigbahn is doubtless this year’s most spectacular new installation. To whet your appetite, take a look at the photos of the new Funitel from the big opening party in St. Anton on 9 December. We expect to be able to provide more engineering and design details of the Ferris wheel solution in ISR 2/2007.
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