In the past, these hard-to-reach homes were reachable only by stairs.
Today, many home owners have installed small cable cars for better accessibility and comfort.
Today, there are still around 150 private cable cars in the city.
Dual rails are costlier but offers more stability and are capable of carrying more weight.
Two average firefighters and their full kit with some basic equipment is probably around about 250 kilos.
These cars have also become a necessity, because easily accessible sites in Wellington have become a rarity.
Its a spectacular way to arrive home, Galvin says.
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Despite its popularity, private cable cars is as expensive as it sounds.
The annual warrant of fitness itself costs $850.
Exorbitant costs aside, I really do love the cable car,Lu says.
Rose Lu on her cable car.
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