I had the chance to ride Angels Flight when I was in LA. It's a firnicular tram that takes you to the top of Bunker Hills right in the heart of downtown.

Angels Flight (Downtown Los Angeles)

http://www.ulwaf.com/Site-Images/AngelsFlt3rdSt/AngelsFlight.jpg

http://www.hollywoodusa.co.uk/images/angelsflight.jpg

http://ktransit.com/transit/uscalifornia/losangeles/Other/Photos/lax-ang03.jpg

http://www.mykreeve.net/california/los_angeles/downtown/angels_flight_cable_car_track.jpg

"How scary" :runaway:

Honestly, the ride isn't scary at all :) It's actually slow and there are hardly any passengers on board.

I really don't want to come out on the 11 O'clock news when this train malfunctions again.

The Angels Flight in the last picture is right across from Grand Central Market I believe.

Anyone have an update on plans to reopen Angel's flight?

...i did not even know this existed

what is that tower at the top of the hill in the old picture?
it looks like someone might be in it,

what is that tower at the top of the hill in the old picture?
it looks like someone might be in it,
I think it was the old ticket station. There is a ticket station on top now if they ever reopen it.

I believe you (MW) are currently in living in Chicago. If you ever get a chance, take a day trip to Dubuque, IA, (I am not kidding.) There is a very similar funicular located there that takes folks from the level of the Mississippi river to the town on the bluffs above the river. Its very similar to Angel's flight except it's working.

I think it was the old ticket station. There is a ticket station on top now if they ever reopen it.

I believe you (MW) are currently in living in Chicago. If you ever get a chance, take a day trip to Dubuque, IA, (I am not kidding.) There is a very similar funicular located there that takes folks from the level of the Mississippi river to the town on the bluffs above the river. Its very similar to Angel's flight except it's working.

thats sounds cool, when i travel out west again i will stop by....
victorian LA is such a trip.
i swear that thing on the hill looks like a tower...
i know i saw some cool old paintings of downtown LA at the huntington library, i wish i knew the painters name.

fu·nic·u·lar ( P ) Pronunciation Key (fy-nky-lr, f-)
adj.
Of, relating to, or resembling a rope or cord.
Operated or moved by a cable.
Of, relating to, or constituting a funiculus.

n.
A cable railway on a steep incline, especially such a railway with simultaneously ascending and descending cars counterbalancing one another.

Anyone have an update on plans to reopen Angel's flight?

I think it's operational. The last time I rode it was back in 2001. I don't know about today.

I think it's operational. The last time I rode it was back in 2001. I don't know about today.

Don't think so. There was a accident a couple of years ago. The brakes failed and at least one passanger was killed. We were promised it would be back in operation soon. Hasn't happened yet. I wish we moved people around our hills as efficiently as you guys do in HK.

Don't think so. There was a accident a couple of years ago. The brakes failed and at least one passanger was killed. We were promised it would be back in operation soon. Hasn't happened yet. I wish we moved people around our hills as efficiently as you guys do in HK.

I wouldn't know since I haven't been to LA since 2002. But again, do you need to take Angels Flight to reach the top? People can just walk and it's good for the health :D

this is sad how I've never seen it in person before

the trains have been refurbished, the stations painted, and the line is suppose to open in June or July i beleive. Just awaiting some funding.

the trains have been refurbished, the stations painted, and the line is suppose to open in June or July i beleive. Just awaiting some funding.

Do you have a reference article? I can't remember seeing anything recently. I have a feeling the real problem is insurance but nobody is talking.

this is sad how I've never seen it in person before

Nat, you're kidding.. even I've seen it..