Cryptic Clue for a means of Transport

[Splod]

Woman with college, 100, posh learner and a flower.

Any help gratefully received.

[factor-fiction]

Are we looking for one answer here or 4 different means of transport?

[Splod]

Just one.

[Valanne]

Hercules (her - woman, c - college, u - posh, l - learner. presumably es is flower. Could it be a river?)

[Splod]

Thank you Valanne - I reached Hercul but was unable to proceed to a meaningful conclusion. Were you thinking of the Hercules bicycle?

[Valanne]

I did think bicycle but I believe it is also a plane. Hopefully someone can explain es.

[ladyalex]

or an RAF Hercules

[MarkRae]

Well, a Hercules is an aircraft...

But if c = college, where does 100 fit in..?

[Valanne]

You're right Markrae. Back to the drawing board!

[Prudie]

Funicular
F(female) uni (college) c (100) u (posh) l (learner) ar (a flower/ river)

[Splod]

Thank you so much, Prudie. It's so obvious now..

[ladyalex]

Brilliant, Prudie