Cog Railway 139th Anniversary
A ride up Mount Washington on the world's first mountain-climbing cog railway remains, as it has for well over a century, an exciting and unforgettable experience.
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The ever-changing surroundings, the magnificent views, the sights and sounds of unique steam locomotives in action, and some of the steepest Railway tracks in existence, combine to place it among the best of the world's great railway journeys. This is a trip that must be made to be fully appreciated!
Some days the view from the summit of Mount Washington spans four states, Québec, and the Atlantic Ocean, limited only by the curvature of the Earth. Other days you literally climb above the clouds.
But scenery isn't the reason most people ride the Cog Railway -- rain or shine, the exciting three-hour round trip is an unforgettable journey.
An Engineering Marvel Since 1869
In 1869, the Cog Railway was an engineering marvel, a new technology of toothed cog gears, rack rails and tilted boilers. Today, when you ride the train you get a rare look at this world gone by, where coal fired dreams and steel rails mapped the course of civilization.
Spend The Day With Us
Plan on spending a day with the Cog Railway. There's a fascinating museum with displays and presentations, a large gift shop and restaurant* at the base. On the summit, you can visit New Hampshire's unique mile-high state park, including the Sherman Adams Observation Center.
The Cog Railway is set in the midst of the White Mountain National Forest with its natural and man-made attractions. It may well be the most unique vacation experience in all New England.
* Restaurant opens approximately 1 1/2 hours before the first train.
