Wheel replacement for the West Hill funicular railway being delivered. SUS-200319-103118001Wheel replacement for the West Hill funicular railway being delivered. SUS-200319-103118001
Wheel replacement for the West Hill funicular railway being delivered. SUS-200319-103118001

See pictures of operation to install giant West Hill Lift wheel at Hastings

A delicate operation to drop a giant wheel into place at the West Hill Lift went ahead as planned this morning (Thursday March 19).

The 127-year-old funicular railway, connecting George Street to the top of the West Hill, has been closed since last July due to a mechanical fault. It is hoped it will be open in time for Easter. Justin Lycett and Kevin Boorman captured these inages of the installation.