Once upon a time Chris looked up historical landmarks in LA and came across Angels Flight Railway
From the Angels Flight Railway website:
From the Angels Flight Railway website:
What they didn't mention is that in 2001 the train at the top reversed suddenly and fell down the track, crashing into the other train, resulting in the death of a passenger and injuring 7 others. It was closed for nine years, remodeled, then opened back up in 2010.
Continuing on from yesterday's post, we walked across the street to take an elevator up to the top landing and admired architecture along the way.
Continuing on from yesterday's post, we walked across the street to take an elevator up to the top landing and admired architecture along the way.
We made it!
The train was so cute and old-fashioned.
Both trains go at the same time - they have to because of the way the tracks are built. It's complicated so I'll spare you the details.
On the train. Fox holding a dinosaur, as usual.
It took a whole 45 seconds or so to get to the bottom.
A quad of women loaded up and then back to the top we went!
We checked out the plaza around the area. Super pretty.
And theeeeeen, as long as we were out and about, going new places, and trying new things, we decided to hit up Bob's Big Boy in Burbank for lunch! Details tomorrow.
The train was so cute and old-fashioned.
Both trains go at the same time - they have to because of the way the tracks are built. It's complicated so I'll spare you the details.
On the train. Fox holding a dinosaur, as usual.
It took a whole 45 seconds or so to get to the bottom.
A quad of women loaded up and then back to the top we went!
We checked out the plaza around the area. Super pretty.
And theeeeeen, as long as we were out and about, going new places, and trying new things, we decided to hit up Bob's Big Boy in Burbank for lunch! Details tomorrow.
I haven't been to a Bob's Big Boy in forever ... they don't have them in AZ anymore! BOO!! I loveeeeeeeee the photos ... funny how they don't mention the 2001 incident! YIKES!!
ReplyDeleteMan, I love this because it brings back so many fond memories of work. That was my path up to the blue window building to work everyday and that was the plaza I walked by everyday - they have performances there often too. I frequented that train hesitantly when it rained and I was in heels and while pregnant. I also told Andy yesterday that I had an epiphany that the reason I felt so much healthier while pregnant with Jordan must have been the 100+ stairs I walked up everyday. HAHAHA.
ReplyDeleteWow, that train is crazy! All these pictures are beautiful though! Makes me want to get out and explore LA a little more!
ReplyDeletegah these pictures are KILLING me!! go to more downtown LA places please :) love your adventures. my office building was on the corner of 5th & grand, right next door to the US bank building & across from the library. (also a cool place to check out if you haven't been.) i rode the subway to pershing square every day and popped out right next to angel's flight. looks like such a pretty day when you were there. and who tipped you off to bob's big boy?? amazing! i hope you got a hot fudge cake :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for indulging me!
ReplyDeletemy old stomping ground! i loved working at Cal Plaza 2 and enjoying the outdoor lunches and concerts with friends. DTLA history is awesome. Loved the photos :)
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