The two RV Gypsies and their grandson in Chattanooga, Tennessee July 2, 2011 |
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The Incline Railway entrance |
Alex put 2 pennies in the white slots and they rolled around and around by-passing each other until they twirled down the center hole. | |
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Built by John Crass and the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway Company, The Incline is a technical marvel that at its extreme reaches an incline of 72.7%, making it the steepest passenger railway in the world. The original coal-burning steam engines were replaced by two 100-horsepower motors in 1911, but other than that the railway has not changed very much in its more than 100 years of operation. | |
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The Incline cars are equipped to transport 42 people and has been in operation since 1895. It has big windows. | |
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Known as America's Most Amazing Mile, The Incline's trolley-style cars climb through the natural beauty surrounding historic Lookout Mountain at a breathtaking 72.7% grade straight up - making The Incline the steepest passenger railway in the world.
The Incline traveled just under 10 mph. | |
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Views from the top of Lookout Mountain |
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View of the cable car as it started back down Lookout Mountain |
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The Engine Room |
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Alex took pictures of his grandparents (the two RV Gypsies) while waiting for the ride down Lookout Mountain. It was a warm day so Karen Duquette had her fan around her neck, as usual. |
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Below: These are specially designed cars, with windows on the side and the ceiling, which allowed for good viewing from any seat. Karen Duquette aimed the camera upwards towards the windowed ceiling and took photos of their reflections. | |
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Incline Railway |
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