It's slow. It's cramped. Many times you have to wait in line. I'll be darned, though, it is a great ride with a great view. It is so sad that only two of these great machines are left. Not only is the incline a great way to actually see the city; but it is also a wonderfully functional piece of machinery used by non-tourists as well. The pedestrian connection it makes with the south hills, the flats, and downtown -- while at some point historically quaint -- is a facet of everyday life that I can ALWAYS sink my teeth into.