Palm Springs Tram Scissor Lift

Scissor Lift

The scissor lift, pictured here, is used to attach water tanks or heavy freight and equipment to the underside of the cabins.

Palm Springs Tram Cable

Concrete Pour

This view shows the forms used for a 130yd concrete pour to secure additional steel structure during the remodel.

Palm Springs Tram Docking Brake Hydraulics

Docking Brake Hydraulics

The hydraulic system, which is adjacent to the main drive wheel, controls the docking brake used as the cars come into the stations.