The Lift Carriage begins its journey to the secure storage yard pending its restoration
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Lift Carriage is finally placed down onto the low loader.
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The carriage is gently lowered onto the trailer. In the background one of the currently operating carriages can be seen at the top of the cliff.
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Interior view showing stepped seating arrangement.
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Picture showing detail of axle, and showing the extent of the restoration work needed
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The upper axle is gently lowered into place. The water balance tank inlet is also visible, which allows the tank to be filled when the lift is at the top of the tracks.
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The lift carriage is hoisted over the Leas Lift Ticket Office and lowered towards the waiting low loader
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The Restoration Appeal is launched by Jack Gill, Cllr Rory Love and Robert Mouland
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View from lower end of Lift showing axle and water balance tank outlet. Extent of rusting can also be seen
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End view as the upper axle is gently lowered
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The Lift Carriage is hoisted off the tracks.
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A picture from the 1960s showing both sets of Leas Lift carriages in operation.
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