Castle Shannon Incline, Funicular railway in Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, United States.
The Castle Shannon Incline connected downtown Pittsburgh to Mount Washington with a steep track measuring 2,562 feet in length.
The funicular began operations in 1890 as part of the Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon Railroad, serving both passenger and freight transportation needs.
The Castle Shannon Incline marked a period when Pittsburgh maintained twenty operating funiculars, reflecting the industrial growth of the region.
Passengers transferred at Bailey Avenue to a second incline that proceeded along Haberman Avenue toward Warrington Station for Castle Shannon connections.
The funicular system incorporated two parallel tracks, with one dedicated to coal transport and another for passenger service until 1964.
Location: Pittsburgh
Official opening: 1890
GPS coordinates: 40.42920,-80.00260
Latest update: March 14, 2025 13:34
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