Facts and
Figures |
Operator |
Angels Flight Railway
Foundation |
System Type |
Funicular |
Year Opened |
1901/1996 |
# of Lines |
1 |
# of Cars |
2 |
Mileage |
298 feet |
Gauge |
762 mm |
Stations |
2 |
Power |
Counter Balance |
Fare Media |
Cash |
Data Date |
2000 |
1st Visit |
9/2000 |
Last Visit |
3/2023 |
% Rode |
100% |
![](Other/Photos/lax-ot-AngelsFlight-230304-08_small.jpg) |
Angels Flight |
Angels Flight is a funicular, or inclined
cable counter balanced railway. It is located in downtown LA. It was
originally built to serve an affluent residential area. It was dismantled
in the 1960's and placed in storage awaiting urban renewal. In 1996 the
line opened again albeit a couple of blocks from its original location.
Unfortunately there was a major accident that
killed a passenger in 2001. The line was shut down until 2010 and is
back in operation with a few more safety devices in place.
Click any photo to enlarge
![](Other/Photos/lax-ot-AngelsFlight-230304-24_small.jpg)
3/4/2023 |
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3/4/2023 |
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3/4/2023 |
![](Other/Photos/lax-ot-AngelsFlight-230304-08_small.jpg)
3/4/2023 |
9/22/2022 |
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9/22/2022 |
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9/22/2022 |
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9/22/2022 |
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9/22/2022 |
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9/22/2022 |
![lax-ang01.jpg (48899 bytes)](Other/Photos/lax-ang01_small1.jpg)
The
view of the entire railway from the bottom of the hill (9/00) |
![lax-ang02.jpg (53699 bytes)](Other/Photos/lax-ang02_small1.jpg)
The
two rail cars are at the halfway meeting point on the hill. |
![lax-ang03.jpg (58013 bytes)](Other/Photos/lax-ang03_small1.jpg)
A
great side view of one of the two cars. (9/00) |
![lax-ang04.jpg (57239 bytes)](Other/Photos/lax-ang04_small1.jpg)
The
view from the top of the hill. This is a great vantage point to see LA.
(9/00) |
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