The Duchesne Incline - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
by Mitch Spence
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The Duchesne Incline - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Mitch Spence
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In this dramatic and colorful view of the iconic Duchesne Incline on Mt. Washington in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the angle is from the platform at the bottom of the tracks looking up along their length to the far away station at the top. The red passenger car rests at the bottom, ready to be loaded and on its way, while another car waits at the top to start its downward journey. The green foliage presses in from either side, and the sky presages a storm.
The Incline is an inclined-plane railroad. It was originally powered by steam in the late nineteenth century. It is now cable powered. This privately owned facility was closed in 1962 but was saved by the efforts of a nonprofit group and reopened in 1963. The tracks are 800 feet long, and the incline is at a 30 degree angle. It has been completely refurbished and is a major tourist attraction of the city.
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August 8th, 2016
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