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Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon Plane
The incline on the right is the Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon Plane.
Overview
LocaleMt. Washington
Dates of operationbefore 1864 (1825-64)–1912
SuccessorPittsburgh and Castle Shannon Railroad, Pittsburgh Railways
Technical
Track gauge3 ft 4 in (1,016 mm)
Length850 feet (260 m)

The Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon Plane was a 3 ft 4 in (1,016 mm) narrow gauge incline railway that ran from the northern end of the Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon Tunnel to Carson Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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