Monte

The main surviving structure of the long closed Madeiran rack railway is this viaduct in Monte, straddling the public park. The steepness of the gradient can be seen but in fact this was one of the easier sections of the line which finally ceased operations in 1943.

Location: Monte

Original line: CFM Funchal

Photographer: Mark Bartlett

Contact photographer: Mark Bartlett

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Date: 20/03/2013

Image number: 42502


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