About the Hell's Gate Airtram (original) (raw)

Airtram from above

getting into the Airtram

Airtram on the move across river

Fun Facts about the Airtram

Tram Weight

The weight of the tram loaded with passengers is 4200kg or 9250lbs.

Ropes

Track Ropes per Track: 1
Length of Track Rope: 2 x 475m
Diameter: 40mm
Actual Breaking Strength: 151 ton

Tram Speed

2.6m/sec (max)

The Cabin

Each Cabin is 72sq ft and can fit up to 22 people.

Tram Operator

Each cabin has an on board tram operator that signals the control room and provides information about the area.

530 people per hour

Each year our airtrams can move 530 people per hour up and down the gorge

157 meters down into the gorge

You’ll travel almost 1,000 feet down into the passage way and experience some truly unbelievable views

200 million gallons of water per minute

thunder through the passage way every minute