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Matlock Cable Tramway
Tram on Bank Road.
Operation
LocaleMatlock, Derbyshire, UK
Open28 March 1893
Close30 September 1927
StatusClosed
Infrastructure
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Propulsion system(s)Cable
Depot(s)Rutland Street
Statistics
Route length0.75 miles (1.21 km)

Matlock Cable Tramway was a cable tramway that served the town of Matlock, Derbyshire, UK between 28 March 1893 and 30 September 1927.

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