Eddie,
I have to agree with pittsburghrailfan's suggestion of taking a ride on either one of the two Pittsburgh inclines. As you look across the Monongahela/Ohio River towards the opposite bank from the stadium, the Monongahela incline is on the left(directly behind the old P&LE terminal-at night the P&LE sign is lit up) and the Duquesne incline is on the right. The ride itself is quite a kick and the view from the top(whether day or night) is spectacular. There are websites for both where you can check out the operation schedules and cost to ride. Of course these don't compare with the Mt. Washington railway that you guys have up there in the Northeast!!! LOL
Nick