![]() We got seats right up front so we can get the best possible photos for you, our loyal Readers! This family was first in line, and then we’re next! In a few moments, the conductor says “All Aboard!” and we begin boarding the train. This is one of the railway’s new biodiesel engines.īy now, a considerable crowd has gathered and is waiting in line for the old steamer.Īnd here it comes! I like this purple color a lot! We’ll have a few more photos and some explanation of the cog system later on in the article. This is a closeup shot of the cog system that enables the trains to climb up the steep tracks. This is a train coming back down from the mountain. This water tower is used to fill the boiler of the steam trains. We’ll show you the details of the sign so you can read them, later on in this article. This is a photo of “Peppersass” the first engine used on the cog railway. This is another train being staged for a trip up to the top. As you can see there is only one person standing at the A platform so we were early enough to get a front seat in the passenger car. It departs from platform “A” (visible in this photograph at the large “A” sign). We bought tickets for the “steamer” an old genuine coal-burning steam train. This is the first train that we saw getting ready to depart the station. We purchased our tickets on their website and getting them from the ticket window was totally painless. Washington area, it’s worth the trip up to the top of the mountain via “the cog.”Īs we drive down the road to get to the cog, we get our first glimpse of Marshfield Station. ![]() You may click on the link and read about it on Wikipedia if you like. I won’t bore you with too many historical facts about it. Not far up Route 302 from the Mount Washington hotel is the road that leads to the Cog Railway. We took over 100 photos, so get ready to go along with us as we head up the mountain! There is also a gift shop for memorable souvenirs.Let’s go….to the top of Mount Washington on the Cog Railway. You can also watch their documentary “Climbing to the Clouds” to experience all about the Cog’s operation and history. When at the Cog make sure to visit their museum with interactive exhibits including a train simulator. You can also take the cog up to the summit and hike down. I would recommend purchasing tickets in advance especially when taking the steam train.Īlthough there are other ways to reach the summit, the Cog is an unforgettable experience while visiting the White Mountains. You can visit their website at for tickets, fare and schedule information. After our ride down, we were able to go inside the engine car and take pictures. The cafeteria serves basis food but when cold a cup of coffee or hot chocolate really hits the spot. They have a museum, post office and cafeteria with seating area and restrooms. Even on a summer day make sure to bring warm clothing because at the top it just might be 30 degrees.Īt the top of Mount Washington, there is the Sherman Adam Visitors Center. You can see to Canada, five states and even the Atlantic Ocean. This was our second time on the summit (once we climbed up with our truck), so I know how stunning those views can be. On a clear day, the views are outstanding, unfortunately, it was cloudy and cold when we were there and could barely see anything. This awesome and sometimes scary ride up the side of the mountain feels like you are riding into the clouds. The conductor and brakeman provided information on the railway, the surrounding mountain ranges and local area. We took the steam train early in the morning. Today they ran around 4 to 6 trains a day depending on the season. On July 3, 1869, he fulfilled his dream with the “Old Pepperass” the first Cog-driven train to reach the top of Mount Washington. Sylvester Marsh, after nearly losing his life trying to summit Mount Washington, decided to build a railway for people to experience this mountaintop. Either way, you will enjoy this experience. This 6288 ft climb can be done the “old fashion” way in the steam engine or with a faster biodiesel train. The Cog offers a ride in the past to the highest peak in the east coast, Mount Washington with the most stunning scenery. This historical achievement is celebrating its 150 th year in 2019. The Mount Washington Cog Railway is the oldest in the world. A must do experience when visiting the White Mountain region in New Hampshire is going to the summit of Mount Washington on the Cog Railway.
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