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Ruins of the Mount Beacon Incline Railway Powerhouse

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Ruins of the Mount Beacon Incline Railway Powerhouse

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Ruins of the Mount Beacon Incline Railway Powerhouse

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    September 14, 2021

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    Only the outer walls of the cable car building have been preserved, the roof is completely missing. On the other hand, it is easy to get to the remains of …
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    April 27, 2021

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    The incline railway, built in 1902, was a funicular that carried passengers to the hotel and casino atop Mount Beacon. When it opened, this was the steepest funicular in the world. The Great Depression eventually led to the closing of the mountaintop resort, and the increased use of cars made the incline railway obsolete. It closed in 1978, and fires later destroyed much of the buildings and track, leaving behind eerie ruins for exploration.

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