The Gondola Project
2011
What . . ? I mean, it certainly looks like the Koblenz Rheinseilbahn . . . sort of . . .
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2010
This past summer I brought attention to the Rheinseilbahn in Koblenz, Germany. In a past post I suggested it was likely a strong example of an Urban Gondola given its innovative design. That opinion, however, was based upon second and third hand knowledge, not first-hand experience. Last month, however, I had the opportunity to visit Koblenz and tour the Rheinseilbahn myself.
This is Part 2 of a 5 part photo essay, resulting from that journey. Click here to read Part 1. Click here to read Part 3. Click here to read Part 4. Click here to read Part 5.
All images by Steven Dale.
The Rheinseilbahn's Urban Concept Vehicle.
In my personal and professional opinion, one thing that has always held back the idea of Cable Propelled Transit and Urban Gondolas have been the design of vehicles. In the past, vehicles were nothing more than utilitarian boxes shuttling skiers and snowboarders from resorts to chalets. Comfort, attractiveness and amenities were never a prime consideration.
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2010
This past summer I brought attention to the Rheinseilbahn in Koblenz, Germany. In a past post I suggested it was likely a strong example of an Urban Gondola given its innovative design. That opinion, however, was based upon second and third hand knowledge, not first-hand experience. Last month, however, I had the opportunity to visit Koblenz and tour the Rheinseilbahn myself.
This 5-part photo essay is the result of that journey. Click here to read Part 2. Click here to read Part 3. Click here to read Part 4. Click here to read Part 5.
All images by Steven Dale.
The Rheinseilbahn in Koblenz, Germany.
At the Deutsches Eck (German Corner), where the Moselle River meets the Rheine is the small, picturesque city of Koblenz, Germany. Unbeknownst to most outside (and likely inside) Germany, this sleepy burg located 100 kilometers west of Frankfurt will next year be swarmed by two million German tourists, all visitors to the bi-annual Bundesgartenshau (BUGA), a horticultural show of almost Olympian proportions.
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