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. 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. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 40° 23.299′ N, 79° 51.829′ W. Marker was in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It could 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 was at or near this postal address: 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin PA 15122, United States of America.

We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally, this marker was in Greater Pittsburgh.

It was also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Auto Race (a few steps from this marker); The Kenny Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Kennywood Park Casino

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Thunderbolt (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Thunderbolt (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Andrew Stephen McSwigan (about 400 feet away); Merry-Go-Round (about 400 feet away); The Lucky Stand (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Mifflin.

Other markers no longer nearby. Laffin' Sal (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Auto Race (was a few steps from this marker but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it); The Pagoda (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Thunderbolt (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).

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

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.

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.)

Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 24, 2024

3. Miniature Railroad Marker

Marker has been removed.

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

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, August 21, 2014

4. 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

5. 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

6. Miniature Railroad

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, August 21, 2014

7. Miniature Railroad

Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 1,473 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 3. submitted on August 25, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 30, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.