Kennywood Railroad

The Kennywood Railroad offers one of the Kennywood Amusement Park’s most relaxing excursions, carrying guests on a slow, scenic loop that winds behind classic rides, through wooded hillsides, and along the edge of the Monongahela River valley.  What makes this gentle journey especially meaningful is the presence of the Gimbels Flyer open‑air passenger cars—authentic survivors from the rooftop amusement park once operated by Pittsburgh’s famed Gimbels department store. These wooden, breezy coaches were relocated to Kennywood decades ago, and their continued use gives each trip a sense of living history. Riding in them feels like stepping into Pittsburgh’s past: simple craftsmanship, open sides that invite the wind, and a heritage connection to a vanished era of urban amusements. Together, the Kennywood Railroad’s tranquil route and the Gimbels Flyer’s preserved charm create an experience that blends nostalgia with the park’s enduring tradition of family‑friendly storytelling.