This article was published on August 25, 2026
In 2020, ERW was commissioned by Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council to carry out specialist timber repairs to the Cliff Tramway’s existing carriages.
At the time, our work involved carefully removing decorative timber elements, replacing areas of perished panelling and cladding, inspecting concealed structural timber for water damage and carrying out repairs where required, all before reinstating the original decorative framework.
Those carriages have since reached the end of their working life. Following further deterioration from water ingress, the Council has undertaken a much larger programme of works which includes completely new replacement carriages.
ERW is not involved in the current rebuild, but with Saltburn’s famous Cliff Tramway back in the spotlight, it felt like a fitting time to look back at the part our team played in maintaining this much-loved local landmark.
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