In 1890, engineers connected two English towns separated by a cliff; the water-powered railway still carries passengers more than 135 years later

The Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway, a marvel of engineering since 1890, ingeniously employs gravity and river water to transport two carriages. Designed specifically for the challenging incline, it continues to stand as the UK's sole fully water-powered funicular. As a historic means of transport, it provides a unique zero-emissions travel alternative, effectively eliminating reliance on electricity.