Aerial ropeways of Nepal
Practical Action
Trolley
The trolley is made from mild steel (MS) pipes, and has a hanging trolley box where the load
is placed. The flexible supporting hanger is connected to the guide pulley system. Its weight
should be as light as possible – say, 30 kg. The center of gravity of the trolley should be well-
balanced during operation.
Up- and down-station platforms
The up-station and the down-station platforms are civil foundations housing the control
pulley, the supporting cable, the braking system and other functioning structures. Both
stations are used as loading and unloading platforms. The civil structure and foundation
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