York, Maine — Even in beachy locations, you can find nods to skiing and riding.
One example is in the quaint beach town of York. The coastal town in southern Maine features one of the most picturesque lighthouses in a state full of them.
While only slightly off the coast of York, the Nubble Lighthouse, also known as the Cape Neddick Lighthouse, does bring its share of challenges. While it’s not far away from shore, supplies still need to be brought to the island for the keeper.
One option is taking stuff with a rowboat. However, this requires going up and down stairs to reach the lighthouse, which is a pain in the ass. In response, the Nubble Lighthouse is served by a tram. The original system, which was created a few decades ago, had a wooden hand that was pulled to and from the island by hand. The new system, which was created by True North Automation in 2017, is remote-controlled and electric-powered.
The crate can carry a maximum of 300 pounds. However, humans aren’t allowed to ride it, making it technically more of a material ropeway. Calling it a tram admittedly sounds cooler.
The lighthouse keeper, Matt Rosenberg, described how the system works in an Instagram reel.
To learn more about the life of a lighthouse keeper, check out @nubblelightkeeper on Instagram.
Image/Video Credits: Tim Sostre, @nubblelightkeeper
