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Last week I took a group of westside homeschool families on a tour of downtown Los Angeles. One of our many stops ways the recently re-opened Angels Flight funicular railroad.
Originally built at the turn of the last century, Angels Flight operated from 1901-1969. It was then moved to it's present location, and (finally) reopened in 1996. A fatal accident caused Angels Flight to close in 2001. It once again opened in March of this year.
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Our group of four families had just finished lunch at the historic Grand Central Market.
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While waiting to cross Hill Street I shot a quick series of photos of the two cars going up and down the hill.
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You see how they actually cross each other.
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As a funicular, the cars act as counter weights, similar to an elevator.
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Angles Flight claims to be "The Shortest Railway in the World." At 350 feet - just a bit longer than a football field - that's probably correct.
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We crossed Hill Street (pictured above, looking south) and got on board. The fare is just 25 cents - you pay at the top.
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Here's the view looking up. Needless to say, both the kids and adults thought it was a fun little ride!
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At the top of the hill, "Bunker Hill," is the large "California Plaza" office and hotel complex.
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Turning around, you can see the historic office and ticket office. This is where you pay.
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A final look down the hill with the distinctive orange and black cars waiting to make yet another run.
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Our group of four families had just finished lunch at the historic Grand Central Market.
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While waiting to cross Hill Street I shot a quick series of photos of the two cars going up and down the hill.
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You see how they actually cross each other.
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As a funicular, the cars act as counter weights, similar to an elevator.
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Angles Flight claims to be "The Shortest Railway in the World." At 350 feet - just a bit longer than a football field - that's probably correct.
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We crossed Hill Street (pictured above, looking south) and got on board. The fare is just 25 cents - you pay at the top.
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Here's the view looking up. Needless to say, both the kids and adults thought it was a fun little ride!
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At the top of the hill, "Bunker Hill," is the large "California Plaza" office and hotel complex.
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Turning around, you can see the historic office and ticket office. This is where you pay.
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A final look down the hill with the distinctive orange and black cars waiting to make yet another run.
Here's a link to their website: www.angelsflight.com
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