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Keage (Biwako) Incline / Cable Railway at Kyoto, Japan
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Keage (Biwako) Incline / Cable Railway at Kyoto, Japan
Keage (Biwako) Incline, Kyoto, Japan - an old cable railway that was in use until 1948. Date: circa 1910s
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Step back in time with this photograph of the Keage Incline, also known as the Biwako Incline, in Kyoto, Japan. This vintage image, estimated to date from the 1910s, showcases the unique cable railway system that once transported passengers up the steep incline leading to the Higashiyama district of Kyoto. The Keage Incline was a remarkable engineering feat, consisting of a rack and pinion railway system with a cable pulley. The steep incline made traditional railway methods impractical, so this innovative solution was adopted instead. The cable carriages, suspended from a continuous cable, were pulled up the incline by a counterweight, which was then returned to the bottom by gravity, ready to pull the next carriage up. The photograph reveals the intricate details of the railway system, with the wagons, each with their distinctive racks, neatly lined up at the station. The track, which zigzags up the hillside, can be seen snaking its way towards the summit. The wooden carriage, with its open sides, offers a glimpse into the past, as passengers would have enjoyed breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape as they ascended. The Keage Incline was in operation until 1948, providing essential transportation for the local community. Today, it stands as a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the Japanese people during a time when modern transportation methods were just beginning to emerge. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of transport in Japan and the unique challenges faced by engineers in the early 20th century.
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