This unusual tram known as the “Skiway” was built in 1951. The tram or “bus” used its own engine to power the rear wheels which ‘drove’ the bus up to the Timberline Lodge (The Lodge from the Shining) 3.1 miles uphill from the base station. It ran from 1951 – 1953 holding 36 passengers taking approximately 10 minutes.
Unfortunately, the Skiway was a financial bust; the road to the Timberline Lodge was improved the following year, and the shuttle bus to it was 50¢ compared to the Skiway’s 75¢ fare. After three years, the Skiway went bust.
motha f’n mt hood for life!
wow that is nuts! haha
Let tline bomb the canyons!
Or take them out of the permit area so they are not responsible – Like Zigzag.
Great post, where did you copy it from?
If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all
bring it back
thats the sickest tram ive ever seen!
They sure know how to shred pow.
The building that the tram used to come out of is now the Thunderhead lodge. pretty cool to think that I’ve slept in the same spot this thing was.
It’s pretty cool to think I’ve slept in the same place your mom was.
Dogs Allowed!!
Silverton bought it….