Aerial Ropeways

Aerial ropeway, Claughton Brickworks

Simple, inexpensive yet powerful technology. One of the most energy-efficient forms of transporting goods and people. Relatively easy (and quick) to set up, operate and take down again. Most common materials used were first wood and then steel. In mountainous regions, may be powered by gravity alone.

External Links

• Low-tech Magazine: "Aerial ropeways: automatic cargo transport for a bargain"
• Practical Action: "Technical Information Online Ropeways - Aerial Ropeways in Nepal"
• Appropedia: Aerial Ropeways in Nepal
• Appropedia: Ropeway in the Himalayas