In 1885 The 9th Street Incline made its first run from atop Quality Hill down to the West Bottoms. At the time, this marvel of modern technology connected the residents of Kansas City to the freight and livestock areas surrounding Union Depot in what had long been a major stop on our nation’s journey west. The 9th Street Incline was K.C.’s ticket to the Industrial Revolution and the 20th century! Nearly five generations later, The Incline is back, but with a few changes and a new take on classic style.