Duquesne Incline Pittsburgh (Behind The Scenes) - HOW DOES IT WORK?

Ever wonder how an Incline works? Come take a behind the scenes look at the Duquesne Incline.
Hey everyone, while back in Downtown Pittsburgh, I wanted to make a second attempt at riding the incline. When I first attempted in on my prior trip, the incline was broke down and I was only able to visit the bottom platform station. This time I'm bringing my friends Richard & Kara with me to see if we can make it to the top of this famous attraction. Enjoy
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[@JPVideos81]

This shows that perseverance and determination pays off. The view from the top was amazing, But the behind the scenes look was even more impressive.

[@stacey4051]

When did you come to make this Video in Pittsburgh?

[@dustin2dust351]

Great video

[@teriandjacobsworld]

@JPVideos spirit Halloween decided to open today at 3 yep the middle of the day, close at 8 A couple cool props but no shorty buzzsaw, wacky mole Etc

[@JPVideos81]

@@stacey4051 middle of May

[@musclecarmitch908]

Awesome video! Awesome views! I'm so glad they have preserved that incline! Such a great piece of history in such a beautiful city! Thanks for bringing us along JP!

[@JPVideos81]

I like that they allow a behind the scenes look. A lot more involved than some may realize.

[@pattyroosa1712]

The inner workings of that place are amazing! So glad you finally got to do it! 🎉🖤💛

[@bigbird51]

A little known fact is Pittsburgh has more bridges than Venice Italy. Don't remember where I learned that fact, think it was on a tour visiting either the Duquesne Incline or Carnegie Museum. Grew up in Worthington, Armstrong County, PA. Now live in West Palm Beach, FL. Have taken many out of towners on both inclines and all have said view is much better from the Duquesne Incline. Thanks for another trip on this Incline!

[@barbara-pigeonbray4579]

It is amazing what people can invent to "get the job done " ....Love where the two rivers meet forming the Ohio ...very interesting . Really like the live portait feature on your phone ..makes for some beautiful shots . I'm sure Richard and Kara enjoyed this adventure with you ....looked like a lot of fun !

[@allenpedrick6502]

My family rode this a few years ago. Cool ride and beautiful place to see the city.

[@gaylebrodt676]

So beautiful! I am so glad you finally got to ride the incline and see that gorgeous view! Those gears are amazing and such great history to know! Looks like you had a great time! Thank you so much JP, awesome video!

[@JPVideos81]

😊

[@stephaniemarhefka583]

I have family that lives in Pittsburgh. When I go to visit them, I'll have to check this out..thank you for sharing.

[@JPVideos81]

Make sure to check out the behind the scenes area as well.

[@russelltrupia4479]

This was a very interesting video. Great job showing all the inner workings and the info thanks Jay

[@carlavision6143]

JP, really loved and enjoyed your video! Absolutely beautiful scenery too!

[@JPVideos81]

So glad you enjoyed it

[@lisarobertson5164]

I'm so glad that you finally had the chance to ride the Duquesne Incline. It's the better of the two, as you clearly saw. This is the incline that I remember growing up with, and then later taking my son to when he was a child. Side note...Did you know that the Monongahela River flows North ? You probably did. Lol. Once again, I enjoyed watching my old "Stomping Grounds". Makes me homesick...

[@JPVideos81]

I didnt, but thanks for the fun fact haha

[@markadams2907]

There are 2 rivers that flow towards north: the Monongahela and the Nile

[@markadams2907]

Come on home, Lisa...we'll leave the light on for you!

[@lisarobertson5164]

@@markadams2907 , actually there are at least 245 rivers that flow North in the world. And that's just counting major rivers and their tributaries .

[@markadams2907]

@@lisarobertson5164 I stand corrected

[@rikspector]

Jay, What a great experience, finally, YOU DID IT! The only funicular I was ever on was in Bergen, Norway in 1971. Pittsburgh has changed so much since I visited in the 1970's, It's so clean and fun. Cheers, Rik Spector

[@JPVideos81]

I succeeded! Was worth the trip back to take in the incredible view and see how everything works.

[@frankforrest1597]

Great stuff Jay, it's on my list for when I get down there. Thanks bud 👊👍

[@JPVideos81]

You bet! You'll certainly enjoy it.

[@577buttfan]

What an awesome historic engineering feat. So neat to see it in operation jp.

[@JPVideos81]

Yea man. Kinda resembles something they'd use underground in a big mine.

[@annebell7274]

Very enjoyable. Thank you so much. 🙂🙂

[@janeyr8963]

You always have the most beautiful scenery in your videos, I enjoyed hearing the history too. Thank you!

[@jwsibelievehikeandfly2272]

Actually rode this as a teen ager, also saw a game at the old 3 Rivers Stadium as well. I don’t remember the museum and deck but it was a long time ago. Thinks for bringing back memories.

[@stacey4051]

Thank you soo much JP for coming to the most awesome city there ever was in my book. It's the best big city in PA. THE BURGH(Pittsburgh,PA) I love all the history you found and all of the memories that I have of Pittsburgh when I used to live in one of the neighborhoods of Pittsburgh 20 years ago. Pittsburgh was and ALWAYS will be my Favorite City.

[@JPVideos81]

I'd like to catch a ball game here one day.

[@dr.leonardhofstadtersavage6413]

That was amazing JP to see the steel cable engine room. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@JPVideos81]

Impressive engineering

[@dr.leonardhofstadtersavage6413]

@@JPVideos81 JP Im still thinking of that hilarious joke, door dash in the woods🤣

[@martyjones9374]

Amazing views & wonderful history. Great to see Richard & Kara along. Epic adventure Jay!! Loved it.🥰

[@albertringshauser7267]

Thanks for the trip up and down. We used to have 4 inclines here in Cincinnati. Also injoyed the museum tour. Again , thanks.

[@MrIceman22]

this is so amazing thanks for sharing this i would so go on that check out the history of it and plus them gears were something to see wow.

[@JPVideos81]

Not something you normally get to see. Inner workings and breathtaking views.

[@kathie__1]

Great video, JP. So glad you went back to the incline. My granddaughter asked if you were in a rocket (LOL).

[@JPVideos81]

🚀🤣

[@ginaferracini5014]

Amazing to watch the gear in action and slowing down and those old photos and diagram very interesting and the zooming in of the bridge and fountain great view enjoyed going down 👍.. thanks for showing JP

[@JPVideos81]

💙😊

[@conrailfan8139]

I've been the Pittsburgh once and I was told it was called Three Rivers Stadium where three rivers run into each other

[@JPVideos81]

I've heard that name too

[@pghrpg4065]

Three Rivers Stadium was next to the spot where Heinz Field is now. It was imploded in 2001. Heinz Field replaced it for football and PNC Park replaced it for baseball. The first nighttime World Series game was played there in 1971. The following year, it was home to Roberto Clemente's 3,000th hit months before his tragic death. Also in 1972, it was the site of the Immaculate Reception.

[@christinereed3337]

The views are gorgeous 😍! Great tour, and ride 👍

[@cherryspiker4426]

Noah said wow the bugs are picking it up 😂😂😂

[@mcsvideos91]

That looks like a nice ride up the mountain and the view from the top is gorgeous. I have been coming up to Pittsburgh with my family at least a couple times a year for as long as I can remember. I don't recall if I rode this incline before or not (I might have) but, I have rode the incline one time in Chattanooga, TN though. Anyways, awesome video!

[@JPVideos81]

There are two of them here, so you may have ridden one of them. I love the steel city and have plans to visit again.

[@jenniferbutcher8393]

The museum and the cable viewing area was closed when we were there last year....that was very cool to see those huge gears and motors! Loved visiting here, beautiful job covering it! Highly recommend a visit, for sure! Thank you!

[@JPVideos81]

It's great that they offer that to the public once you arrive at the top. Atleast you can say you were able to see that area now. But always a great excuse for a revisit.

[@jenniferbutcher8393]

@@JPVideos81 yes! I would love to go back and visit Pittsburgh again! (And believe me, I never say that about a city! 😄)

[@lauradarnall227]

Wow what a great Ride up the side of a mountain. And view to

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

Great video, Thanks Jay Love the inner workings much more complex than I had imagined. Southern California Watching

[@JPVideos81]

Glad they offer that area to the viewing public. Great educational experience.

[@carolemckee1719]

Thank you for this! I love the Burgh and I really want to ride on the Incline. I'm originally from Pgh and just moved back here after 30 years.

[@JPVideos81]

I highly recommend it. Thanks for checking out the video.

[@jerryshira]

What a great ride. Thank you.

[@JPVideos81]

My pleasure

[@anthonycoach4551]

I rode that thing back in the 80's somewhere in that area time period but it still looks the same I liked it too..I had to ride it I'm on the out skirts of Pittsburgh PA so..yah never seen the moter or gears tho always wanted to when I was younger but it don't do no justice on film like you you've got to see it in person..

[@donnaj5464]

Thank you for this video, I love the view from the top, And I really enjoy all the videos that you make from my hometown.

[@JPVideos81]

Thank you Donna. I actually just returned from yet another trip to the steel city.

[@donnaj5464]

Looking forward to seeing the videos!!

[@JamieMakin]

So glad you finally got to ride it! And wow, what a treat to see the inner workings and have that mini-museum area to explore. Great view of the city, Pittsburgh is beautiful! I wonder what they were filming down by the fountain? That looked like some pretty serious equipment. Neat to see how you're able to use your phone to filter the black and white and editing. I had always assumed you did that in editing. Neat! I can't do that with my phone or editor unfortunately. Anyway, thanks for the tour!

[@JPVideos81]

I always enjoy using my equipment in different ways to change of the styling of the videos. Whether it be angles, colors, etc. If you ever visit the steel city. Add this to your list.

[@JamieMakin]

@@JPVideos81 most definitely! I saw it run from afar one time when I was passing though, but never had a chance to stop and ride it.

[@alexandria8255]

Great video so interesting and fantastic views Jay! l lived in FL for 16 yrs. Jacksonville I always called City of Bridges too, because of the St. John's River.

[@JPVideos81]

Wonder who has more bridges? Thanks for checking out the views with me.

[@dottiemccoy3123]

Wow what a interesting place. I rode the one in Niagara Falls in Canada. It was a lot of fun. Good video thank you...

[@JPVideos81]

A fun and unique mode of transportation

[@christopherbraiden6713]

Thanks for the video JP definitely a great view from the top. This is the biggest incline I have seen I've only been on alot smaller ones. There's one at Hastings, East Sussex England goes up to a castle. Loved the museum it is great to see how they operate amazing!!😎🚃🐿🐿🇬🇧

[@JPVideos81]

There's a bigger one in Johnstown Pennsylvania. Hoping to film that one next year.

[@Brianrockrailfan]

Awesome video hope your home is ok

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks brian

[@Brianrockrailfan]

@@JPVideos81 how is it did it flood anywhere near you ? hope the northeast can get going again :..(

[@JPVideos81]

@@Brianrockrailfan some streets got flooded. Philly area got it the worst.

[@soydamo]

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[@recoveringfatboy5660]

It’s a restaurant right next door to this place and it’s amazing. Great place to see some Steelers players

[@JPVideos81]

It smelled good

[@patriciaschuster1371]

You can also see the inner workings of the inclined plane in Johnstown ,part .

[@JPVideos81]

Awesome. I hope to check that out sometime.

[@veronicapace7198]

Fantastic video.. thanks!

[@paulatatar3288]

Thanks for the great video i could never ride something like that to scary😳lol

[@jeraldharden8087]

I have done the duquesne incline Next time in Pittsburgh, I will do the other incline.

[@palyba1]

You know, I have ridden that incline several times and I never knew you could see any of the workings. But, last time I rode it was over 25 years ago. Lol Amazing video JP! Thank you for getting all that info for us! Awesome!!

[@JPVideos81]

😅👍🏽💙

[@lingling7761]

We have a few of these dotted round the country they scary but fun X

[@lesaanderson2525]

Great job 👏 👍

[@maplewoodsp]

Great video! I would like to know the story on the steam boat paddle on the river front.

[@gregdiiamond3899]

You ought to take in a Pirates game. You take people places they otherwise wouldn’t go.

[@JPVideos81]

I'd definitely be "game" for that

[@183585312]

When i was there we stayed at the windham right by the fountain

[@Showgirlable]

The Duquesne Incline is THE BEST if you also do some Train spotting! You have CSX by the River and if you are lucky, a Buffalo Pittsburgh may show up. On the hillside Norfolk Southern runs a lot. Maybe you will see a Heritage Unit! Super Safe place. Bored of watching trains? Ride the Incline! I bought LOTS of Souveniers over the years! Safe Happy Educational Fun all in 1 Site!

[@spiderreed350]

Very cool,$2.50 worth every penny.I would have liked some views out from the observation deck.

[@carolb29]

standing where those big gears are, I was surprised how quiet it is.

[@JPVideos81]

It's like a well oiled machine, almost literally.

[@susanorr7535]

Amazing

[@michelleomer1047]

Amazing 😎😎

[@AdamBuckmantechpad1642]

i took a ride here this past weekend seems like a lot of rail service here saw like 4 trains in 30 min

[@JPVideos81]

I saw 14 or 15 in one day there.

[@heatherfranklin5608]

How cool

[@dianaroth9073]

views are awesome!!! a take it is a spring day at the time of this recording?

[@JPVideos81]

Middle of May. Was a bit windy and cool.

[@Al_Dente-d1p]

Why is there a piece of cloth around your neck?

[@katlyons9444]

Hi Jay. Hope you are doing great.

[@JPVideos81]

Hi Kat. Little wet around our parts, but doing good.

[@katlyons9444]

I've been working 3 jobs so i can hopefully move into a house soon.

[@JPVideos81]

@@katlyons9444 hope everything works out for you.

[@katlyons9444]

I'm sure it will. I know with hard work it is possible.

[@dustin2dust351]

I rode this incline once.

[@JPVideos81]

Have you ridden the Monogahela? They are both enjoyable.

[@larryshumakerhihvv5294]

That would be fun to ride if the cable weren't

[@beejapoe]

When did you film this? You guys are all bundled up like its January!

[@JPVideos81]

Middle of May and it was windy and cool.