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Unique Bus, Strange, Pulleys, Skiway Tram Bus, Timberline, Mount Hood, Oregon, 1952
- In the late 40s, the Sky-Way tram from Government Camp took skiers up to Timberline. It was actually a bus with wheels above its roof. The wheels travelled along a stationary cable. It took about 30 minutes one way! It was dismantled after 2 years, when a bus service proved faster.
Pylon, Castors and Roller systems
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Mount Hood, Volcano, Cascade Range, Mountain, Stratovolcano, Aerial Tramway, Gondolas, Trams, Lift, Cable, Cableway, Transportation, History, Archives, Historical
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- Code Number:
- VGTV01P15_01B
- Title:
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Unique Bus, Strange, Pulleys, Skiway Tram Bus, Timberline, Mount Hood, Oregon, 1952
- In the late 40s, the Sky-Way tram from Government Camp took skiers up to Timberline. It was actually a bus with wheels above its roof. The wheels travelled along a stationary cable. It took about 30 minutes one way! It was dismantled after 2 years, when a bus service proved faster.
Pylon, Castors and Roller systems
- Keywords:
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Mount Hood, Volcano, Cascade Range, Mountain, Stratovolcano, Aerial Tramway, Gondolas, Trams, Lift, Cable, Cableway, Transportation, History, Archives, Historical
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