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This incline railway was rebuilt in recent years. updated an outdated piece of information regarding the length of the railway, and added a reference for the same.
 
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[[File:Niagara Falls Incline Railway.jpg|thumb|right|Looking down the incline]]


The '''Falls Incline Railway''', originally known as the '''Horseshoe Falls Incline''' is a [[funicular|funicular railway]] in the city of [[Niagara Falls, Ontario|Niagara Falls]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]. It is located beside [[Niagara Falls]] at the [[Horseshoe Falls (Canada)|Horseshoe Falls]]. The line was built in 1966 for the [[Niagara Parks Commission]] by the [[Switzerland|Swiss]] company [[Von Roll]]. It adopted its current name in the 1980s.<ref name=umnff>{{cite web | url = http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~wyatt/alltime/niagara-falls-on.html | title = Transit History of Niagara Falls, Ontario | publisher = David A. Wyatt | accessdate = March 24, 2007 }}</ref><ref name=npcfih>{{cite web | url = http://www.niagaraparks.com/nfgg/fihistory.php | title = Falls Incline History | publisher = Niagara Parks Commission | accessdate = March 24, 2007 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20070304112045/http://www.niagaraparks.com/nfgg/fihistory.php <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = March 4, 2007}}</ref>
The '''Falls Incline Railway''', originally known as the '''Horseshoe Falls Incline''' is a type of [[funicular|funicular railway]] (an inclined elevator) in the city of [[Niagara Falls, Ontario|Niagara Falls]], [[Ontario]], Canada. It is located beside [[Niagara Falls]] at the [[Horseshoe Falls (Canada)|Horseshoe Falls]]. The line was built in 1966 for the [[Niagara Parks Commission]] by the [[Switzerland|Swiss]] company [[Von Roll]]. It adopted its current name in the 1980s.<ref name=umnff>{{cite web | url = http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~wyatt/alltime/niagara-falls-on.html | title = Transit History of Niagara Falls, Ontario | publisher = David A. Wyatt | accessdate = March 24, 2007 }}</ref><ref name=npcfih>{{cite web|url=http://www.niagaraparks.com/nfgg/fihistory.php |title=Falls Incline History |publisher=Niagara Parks Commission |access-date=March 24, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070304112045/http://www.niagaraparks.com/nfgg/fihistory.php |archive-date=March 4, 2007 |url-status=dead |df= }}</ref> Originally built with open-air cars, it was rebuilt in 2013 with enclosed cars to permit year-round operation.<ref>{{cite web|title=Falls Incline Railway closed until spring|last=Langley|first=Alison|date=2014-01-22|publisher=Niagara Falls Review|url=http://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/2014/01/22/falls-incline-railway-to-remain-closed-until-spring|access-date=2015-05-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150531165253/http://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/2014/01/22/falls-incline-railway-to-remain-closed-until-spring|archive-date=2015-05-31|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Unlike the other [[incline railways at Niagara Falls]], the Falls Incline was not built to descend into the [[Niagara Gorge]] below the falls. Instead it links the [[Table Rock, Niagara Falls|Table Rock Centre]] and [[Journey Behind the Falls]], on the [[Niagara Parkway]] just above the falls to the higher level [[Fallsview Tourist Area]], including the [[Konica Minolta Tower Centre|Minolta Tower]], the [[Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort]] and several hotels.<ref name="npcfih"/>
Unlike the other [[incline railways at Niagara Falls]], the Falls Incline was not built to descend into the [[Niagara Gorge]] below the falls. Instead it links the [[Table Rock, Niagara Falls|Table Rock Centre]] and [[Journey Behind the Falls]], on the [[Niagara Parkway]] just above the falls to the higher level [[Fallsview Tourist Area]], including the [[Konica Minolta Tower Centre|Minolta Tower]], the [[Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort]] and several hotels.<ref name="npcfih"/>
[[File:Falls Incline Railway Niagara Parks Spring 2010.jpg|thumb|right|The Falls Incline Railway in 2010, before being rebuilt]]

The Niagara Parks Commission claims that the funicular is the world's slowest.
The Niagara Parks Commission claims that the funicular is the world's slowest.


The funicular has the following technical parameters:<ref name="npcfih"/>
The funicular has the following technical parameters:<ref name=npcfih>{{cite web | url = http://www.niagaraparks.com/nfgg/fihistory.php Falls | title = Falls Incline History | publisher = Niagara Parks Commission | accessdate = March 24, 2007 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20070304112045/http://www.niagaraparks.com/nfgg/fihistory.php <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = March 4, 2007}}</ref>


*Length: ''{{convert|59.8|m}}''<ref>{{citeweb|title=Niagara Falls Incline Railway|website=Ontario.ca|publisher=Queen's Printer for Ontario|url=http://www.ontario.ca/business-and-economy/niagara-falls-incline-railway|accessdate=2015-05-31}}</ref>
*Length: ''{{convert|59.8|m}}''<ref>{{cite web|title=Niagara Falls Incline Railway|website=Ontario.ca|publisher=Queen's Printer for Ontario|url=https://www.ontario.ca/business-and-economy/niagara-falls-incline-railway|accessdate=2015-05-31}}</ref>
*Slope: ''30 degrees''
*Slope: ''30 degrees''
*Cars: ''2''
*Cars: ''2''
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*Configuration: ''[[Double track]]''
*Configuration: ''[[Double track]]''
*Maximum speed: ''{{convert|1|m/s|ft/min|0}}''
*Maximum speed: ''{{convert|1|m/s|ft/min|0}}''
*Journey time: ''62 seconds''<ref>{{cite web|title=Sneak peak of new Incline Railway|publisher=Welland Tribune|url=http://www.wellandtribune.ca/2013/08/08/new-falls-incline-railway-re-opens-aug-16|date=2013-08-08|access-date=2015-05-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818022005/http://www.wellandtribune.ca/2013/08/08/new-falls-incline-railway-re-opens-aug-16|archive-date=2016-08-18|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*Journey time: ''57 seconds''
*Track gauge: ''{{RailGauge|1850mm}}''
*Track gauge: ''{{RailGauge|1850mm}}''
*Traction: ''Electricity''
*Traction: ''Electricity''
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{commonscat-inline|Falls Incline Railway}}
* {{Commons category-inline|Falls Incline Railway}}
* [http://www.niagaraparks.com/nfgg/firailway.php Falls Incline web page]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070331070113/http://www.niagaraparks.com/nfgg/firailway.php Falls Incline web page]
* [http://www.nfpl.library.on.ca/nfplindex/results.asp?action=browse&q=295&key=157 Images from the Niagara Falls Public Library (Ont.)]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070926235857/http://www.nfpl.library.on.ca/nfplindex/results.asp?action=browse&q=295&key=157 Images from the Niagara Falls Public Library (Ont.)]


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[[Category:Transport in Niagara Falls, Ontario]]
[[Category:Transport in Niagara Falls, Ontario]]
[[Category:6 ft gauge railways in Canada]]
[[Category:6 ft gauge railways in Canada]]
[[Category:Visitor attractions in Niagara Falls, Ontario]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Niagara Falls, Ontario]]
[[Category:Railway inclines in Canada]]
[[Category:Railway inclines in Canada]]
[[Category:Niagara Parks Commission]]




Latest revision as of 09:52, 3 December 2023

Falls Incline Railway
Overview
LocaleNiagara Falls, Ontario
Canada
Transit typeFunicular
Websitewww.niagaraparks.com/attractions/falls-incline-railway.html
Operation
Began operationOctober 8, 1966 (1966-10-08)
Operator(s)Niagara Parks Commission
Technical
System length59.8 m (196.2 ft)
Track gauge1,850 mm (6 ft 27⁄32 in)
Average speed3.5 km/h (2.2 mph)

The Falls Incline Railway, originally known as the Horseshoe Falls Incline is a type of funicular railway (an inclined elevator) in the city of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. It is located beside Niagara Falls at the Horseshoe Falls. The line was built in 1966 for the Niagara Parks Commission by the Swiss company Von Roll. It adopted its current name in the 1980s.[1][2] Originally built with open-air cars, it was rebuilt in 2013 with enclosed cars to permit year-round operation.[3]

Unlike the other incline railways at Niagara Falls, the Falls Incline was not built to descend into the Niagara Gorge below the falls. Instead it links the Table Rock Centre and Journey Behind the Falls, on the Niagara Parkway just above the falls to the higher level Fallsview Tourist Area, including the Minolta Tower, the Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort and several hotels.[2]

The Falls Incline Railway in 2010, before being rebuilt

The Niagara Parks Commission claims that the funicular is the world's slowest.

The funicular has the following technical parameters:[2]

  • Length: 59.8 metres (196 ft)[4]
  • Slope: 30 degrees
  • Cars: 2
  • Capacity: 40 passengers per car
  • Configuration: Double track
  • Maximum speed: 1 metre per second (197 ft/min)
  • Journey time: 62 seconds[5]
  • Track gauge: 1,850 mm (6 ft 27⁄32 in)
  • Traction: Electricity

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Transit History of Niagara Falls, Ontario". David A. Wyatt. Retrieved March 24, 2007.
  2. ^ a b c "Falls Incline History". Niagara Parks Commission. Archived from the original on March 4, 2007. Retrieved March 24, 2007.
  3. ^ Langley, Alison (2014-01-22). "Falls Incline Railway closed until spring". Niagara Falls Review. Archived from the original on 2015-05-31. Retrieved 2015-05-31.
  4. ^ "Niagara Falls Incline Railway". Ontario.ca. Queen's Printer for Ontario. Retrieved 2015-05-31.
  5. ^ "Sneak peak of new Incline Railway". Welland Tribune. 2013-08-08. Archived from the original on 2016-08-18. Retrieved 2015-05-31.

External links[edit]

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