West Mifflin in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Miniature Railroad

National Historic District

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 21, 2014

1. Miniature Railroad Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Although the cars have been changed in appearance, the engines look much like they did at the New York World's Fair of 1938-39 The Century of Progress Exposition.

The train was known there as the Gimbels Flyer and was brought to Kennywood at the end of World War II.

Erected by Kennywood.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.

Location. 40° 23.299′ N, 79° 51.829′ W. Marker is in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. Marker can be reached from Kennywood Boulevard. Marker is on the grounds of Kennywood, an amusement park operating seasonally since 1898. Admission fee required. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin PA 15122, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Laffin' Sal (here, next to this marker); Auto Race (a few steps from this marker); The Pagoda (within shouting distance of this marker); The Kenny Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Kennywood's Thunderbolt

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Thunderbolt (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew Stephen McSwigan (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Noah's Ark (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Mifflin.

Regarding Miniature Railroad. The train excursion presents a narrated history of Kennywood. There are large historic pictures of Kennywood along the route. Steel mills in the valley below can be seen along the cliff that the train runs along.

Also see . . .
1. Kennywood. (Submitted on August 30, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. Kennywood - Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 30, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Miniature Railroad Marker and Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 21, 2014

2. Miniature Railroad Marker and Entrance

Laffin' Sal is at the entrance.

Miniature Railroad Marker and Shelter image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 21, 2014

3. Miniature Railroad Marker and Shelter

Patrons disembark at left. Patrons board on the inside of the the track through the yellow entranceway.

Miniature Railroad Engine image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 21, 2014

4. Miniature Railroad Engine

Arriving at station shelter. Picture taken from inside the track.

Miniature Railroad image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 21, 2014

5. Miniature Railroad

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 21, 2014

6. Miniature Railroad

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 420 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 30, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.