Funiculaire Suchard in Serrières was a funicular railway in Serrières, canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. The line connected the Chocolat Suchard factory in the Serrières valley with the Serrières railway station above.[1][2][3] It had a length of 55 m for a difference of elevation of 28 m.[4]
| Funiculaire Suchard in Serrières | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Other name(s) | Plan incliné de la gare de Serrières |
| Status | ceased operation |
| Coordinates | 46.983389°N 6.902869°E |
| Termini |
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| Stations | 3 |
| Service | |
| Type | funicular |
| Operator(s) | Société du plan incliné de la gare de Serrières |
| History | |
| Opened | 2 June 1892 |
| Closed | 1955 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 54.7 m (179 ft) |
| Number of tracks | 1 with passing loop |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) |
| Maximum incline | 60% |
Société du plan incliné de la gare de Serrières was created in April 1890 to build and operate the line. The funicular was completed in 1892[3] based on plans by Henri Ladame.[5][4][6] The company was closed in 1951 [7] and the funicular was closed in 1954.[8] Remnants were still visible in 2006.[9] Musée d'Art et d'Histoire of Neuchâtel holds images of the funicular.[10][11][12]
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