Sandia Peak Tramway

Sandia Peak Tramway Facts:

Double Reversible Jigback Aerial Tramway built between 1964 and 1966 with a cost of two
million dollars.
Engineered by Bell Engineering of Lucerne, Switzerland
Horizontal Length: 2.7 miles
Vertical Rise: 3,819 feet
Two intermediate towers
Maximum speed 13.6 mph
Maximum Clear Span: 7,720 feet
Tram Capacity: 50 people or 10,000 pounds
Track Rope: 4, 1.5" cables
Haul Rope: 1.25" cable
Counterweight: 47 tons
Engine: 600 HP DC electric motor
Cabins: Original cabins replaced in 1986 with new CWA-brand tram cabins