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The Como–Brunate funicular (Italian: Funicolare Como-Brunate) is a funicular railway that connects the city of Como with the village of Brunate in Lombardy, Italy. The line has operated since 1894, and is used by both tourists and local residents.
This is a list of funicular railways, organised by place within country and continent. The funiculars range from short urban lines to significant multi-section mountain railways. A funicular railway is distinguished from the similar incline elevator in that it has two vehicles that counterbalance one another rather than independently operated cars.
Pages in category "Funicular railways in Italy" The following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total. ... Como–Brunate funicular; G. Gardena Ronda Express; M.
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The town overlooks Como, which lies on the shore of Lake Como some 500 metres (1,600 ft) below. For a short time in the late 12th century Brunate was an independent commune, but in 1240 it reverted to the suzerainty of Como. Como and Brunate are linked by a steep, narrow, winding road, and by the Como to Brunate funicular.
Como (Italian: ⓘ, [3] [4] locally ⓘ; [3] Comasco: Còmm, [5] Cómm or Cùmm; [6] Latin: Novum Comum) is a city and comune (municipality) in Lombardy, Italy. It is the administrative capital of the Province of Como .
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Nazaré Funicular in Nazaré, Portugal – a two-rail funicular There are three main rail layouts used on funiculars; depending on the system, the track bed can consist of four, three, or two rails. Early funiculars were built to the four-rail layout, with two separate parallel tracks and separate station platforms at both ends for each vehicle.