Chris Parker and I left the Holiday Inn Chattanooga Choo Choo and headed to Walmart before we made our way to the first of three attractions on Lookout Mountain that we would do this afternoon. This railway is known as America's Most Amazing Mile and will take you up a 72.7% breathtaking grade near the top. I couldn't wait to ride this unique railway.
The Incline Car came down into the station and was unloaded, Some quick maintenance was done before boarding for the next trip up Lookout Mountain would take place.
I was first to board and took the last seat in the car so I could show you the trip up the Lookout Mountain Incline.
With everyone aboard, we left the Lower Station.
The Incline is fenced to keep the public off of the tracks and cables.
Crossing the first trestle over the city streets which pass underneath.
The grade then really starts up the mountain.
The Cars climb a steep part before it slankens off only to continue the steep climb.
Crossing another trestle.
Approaching another trestle.
Over the next trestle.
Climbing the grade.
I see the downhill car approaching.
Our car being passed by the downhill car.
The switch at the uphill end of the passing track.
The road bridge over our route gets closer as we climb higher.
Under the bridge we went.
Passing a Lookout Mountain Incline Railway Sign.
Passing a former Station building no longer is use.
Now we reached the 77% grade up Lookout Mountain.
The cables rise above the structure.
Look at the grade ahead.
Impressive!
The Summit Station came into view.
Almost there!
The Incline Car has reached the Summit Station on Lookout Mountain. We detrained and went up to the viewing platform to have a look down.
Railfanning from Lookout Mountain. Now the view from Lookout Mountain.
What a view!
The Incline Car climbed the grade to the Summit Station.
A look down to the Holiday Inn Chattanooga Choo Choo.
A look towards Norfolk Southern's DeButt Yard in Chattanooga.
The pulley used to bring the cars up and down the Lookout Mountain Incline. We reboarded the car for the trip down the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway.
I sat at the downhill end of the car and here is the view of the car before we head down Lookout Mountain.
The look down before we started.
Heading down through the cuts.
What a view as we head down.
Dropping down through the trees.
Passing the uphill car.
The lower switch of the passing track.
More of our downhill trip.
The parking lot first came into view.
Next the station area.
The Lower Station.
The lower end of the tracks.
Incline Car at rest.
The Incline Car loading its next load of passengers.
The Car then heads up the Lookout Mountain Incline with another load of passengers. Chris Parker and I next drove to Rock City but that is another story. On the drive from Rock City to Ruby Falls we crossed over the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway tracks and I heard cables moving. I had Chris pull over and we waited for some more pictures to be taken.
First the downhill car came by our location.
Next the two cars passed and each operator swapped cars to return to their boarding locations.
The final views of the uphill car passing our locations. It was great fun to ride the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway and is something everyone must do when you visit Chattanooga, Tennessee.