Monongahela Incline
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Bibliography and Sources

Monongahela Incline Plane - Historic American Engineering Record No. PA-226

Monongahela and Duquesne Inclines – National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmarks – May 11, 1977, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Incline Planes and People – Some Past and Present Ones – The Western Pennsylvania Historical Magazine

The Manufacturer and Builder: A Pracitcal Journal of Industrial Progress, Volumes 3-4 1871 – The Mount Washington Railway

Cassier’s Magazine – Engineering Illustrated

1871 Engraving of the original Monongahela Incline lower station.

Hours

Monday - Saturday:
5:30 a.m. to 12:45 a.m.

Sundays and holidays:
8:45 a.m. to midnight

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Fares

Adult Round Trip:
$3.50

Child 6-11 Round Trip:
$2.50

Child Under 5:
Free with adult

Senior:
Free with ID

Disabled:
$2.50

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Status

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Pro Tips

  • Avoid Rush Hour & Peak Times
  • Skip the Ticket Line, Bring Exact Change
  • Don't Block Exiting Passengers

The Mon Incline is a major tourist attraction with many visitors, but it's also vital transportation to the commuters who use it to get to work and home. Use these Pro Tips to make your experience more enjoyable.

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