 The upper station of the incline has a gift shop that sells souvenirs and snack foods ; a visitor center is also located adjacent to the station . The mechanical room housing the incline 's electric motor and hoisting mechanism can be viewed from windows in the gift shop and the lobby of the visitor center . An observation deck providing views of the incline , the city , and the valley is located on the opposite side of the station from the visitor center . Two hiking trails allow visitors to walk the slope . One is a sculpture trail , with works created in 1989 by local artist James Wolfe , who used remnants of the Bethlehem Steel factory in Johnstown . 
