Angel's Flight funicular railway began service in 1901 and after numerous shutdowns and being moved from the original location, it resumed service in downtown Los Angeles until the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. The iconic orange/red arch seen in the series continues to grace the lower end of the tracks. The funicular also was featured in an episode of the CBS version of
Perry Mason (1957):
The Case of the Twice-Told Twist (1966), which was the only episode the series filmed in color. The cars travel at a 33 percent grade for 315 feet and is allegedly the shortest rail road line in the world. As of 2020, the fare is $1.00 for a one way trip.
