Long called the World's Shortest Railroad (although now possibly usurped by the Horsehoe Curve funicular), Angels Flight runs up and down Bunker Hill in downtown Los Angeles.

Olivet Ascending [Hike About Los Angeles Series] - Angels Flight is a funicular railway located on Bunker Hill in Downtown Los Angeles. It consists of two funicular cars named Sinai and ... (more)

"The Shortest Railway in the World" in operation under the skyscrapers of downtown Los Angeles.

From inside Angels Flight Railway car "Sinai" we see sister car "Olivet" ascending the grade as we meet at the center of the line. The long-time Los Angeles landmark is back in service. Now if o... (more)

Billing itself as "The Shortest Railway in the World" (certainly the shortest railway in Los Angeles), Angels Flight is once again in operation. Opened in 1901, the railway was closed and dismant... (more)

The smallest railroad in the world (aka the shortest railroad in the world) has returned to service after a nine year absence in downtown LA. Serving the stretch from Hill Street to the top of Bun... (more)