New work has begun to prepare the Cairngorm funicular railway to return to service in the coming weeks after being closed for almost two years. Staff at Cairngorm Mountain have begun a series of maintenance activities on the electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems that govern the movement of the two funicular carriages up and down the 1.8km viaduct. Later this week, an engineer from Swiss funicular specialist Garaventa, who supplied and maintain the carriages and control system, will join t

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Crusty, rickety old Lisbon is a jumbled and hilly collection of neighborhoods laced together by Rice-A-Roni trams and funiculars. Of course, there’s lots of tourism (as Lisbon has become quite trendy). But as you’ll see in this little clip, if you venture out just a little, you can enjoy a vibrant and memorable slice of Lisbon life. Join me for 80 seconds of giddy funicular fun in Portugal’s capital. | Rick Steves