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