Duquesne Incline, Funicular railway on Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, United States
The Duquesne Incline extends 800 feet in length and rises 400 feet at a 30-degree angle, connecting Carson Street to Mount Washington's summit point.
Engineers completed the construction of this funicular railway in 1877 to transport cargo and residents up Mount Washington's steep slopes during Pittsburgh's industrial period.
The wooden interior of both cable cars maintains their original craftsmanship, while the upper station houses a museum displaying photographs of Pittsburgh's transportation history.
The incline operates daily from 6:30 AM to 12:30 AM, with single rides costing $2.50 for adults and $1.25 for children between 6 and 11 years old.
The funicular's track gauge measures 5 feet, a width commonly found in Finland and Russia but rare in United States railway systems.
Location: Pittsburgh
Official opening: May 17, 1877
Website: http://www.duquesneincline.org/
Website: http://duquesneincline.org
GPS coordinates: 40.43917,-80.01806
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:41
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