What is recorded here
This red commemorative plaque records: Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway Opened 1890 This Victorian funicular is the UK's only fully water powered railway and one of only three worldwide Recorded plaque organisation: Transport Trust.
The Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway, opened in 1890, is historically significant as the UK's sole fully water-powered railway and one of only three such systems globally, showcasing Victorian engineering innovation.
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