Cairngorm funicular to close for one month [Strathspey Herald]





Date: 01/06/2018

CairnGorm Mountain is gearing up to ensure the popular funicular railway undergoes some major maintenance work.

The UKs highest railway has been extremely busy during the winter season following some fantastic snow conditions which saw 59,003 snowsports enthusiasts and a further 51,240 non-skiing guests using the train between November 1. last year, 2017 until the close of the season on April 28.

To allow the work to be undertaken, the railway will be closed for one month from this Monday until July 4th.


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Cairngorm funicular to close for one month

Strathspey Herald

CairnGorm Mountain is gearing up to ensure the popular funicular railway undergoes some major maintenance work.

Related images

Way to go. Looking out from the base station of the Cairngorm Mountain Railway in September 2012.
Location: Base Station
Company: Cairngorm Mountain Railway
17/09/2012 Peter Todd
On the way up. Cairngorm Mountain Railway, September 2012. See image [[40432]]
Location: Base Station
Company: Cairngorm Mountain Railway
17/09/2012 Peter Todd
Railcars about to pass on the scenic Cairngorm Mountain Funicular Railway on a crisp and pleasant day in the Autumn of 2004.
Location: Shieling Station
Company: Cairngorm Mountain Railway
13/09/2004 John Furnevel


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