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Snaefell Mountain Railway
| Snaefell Mountain Railway | |
|---|---|
 Tram No. 4 at the summit | |
| Overview | |
| Owner | Department of Infrastructure |
| Termini |
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| Stations | 3 |
| Service | |
| Operator(s) | Isle of Man Heritage Railways |
| Depot(s) | Laxey (Snaefell) Depot |
| History | |
| Opened | 1895 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 5.5 miles (8.9 km) |
| Track length | 11.7 miles (18.8 km) |
| Number of tracks | Double Track (right-hand traffic) |
| Rack system | Fell System |
| Track gauge | 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) |
| Electrification | 550 V DC Overhead Wire |
| Highest elevation | 2,036 feet (621 m). |
| Maximum incline | 1:10 (10 %) |
The Snaefell Mountain Railway is an electric mountain railway on the Isle of Man in Europe. It joins the village of Laxey with the summit of Snaefell, at 2,036 feet (621 m) above sea level the highest point on the island. It connects with the Manx Electric Railway (MER) in Laxey. The line is 5 miles (8 km) long, is built to 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) gauge and uses a Fell Incline Railway System centre rail for braking on the steep gradients. It is electrified using overhead wires at 550 volts direct current, with bow collectors.
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