The Mount Washington Cog Railway
The World’s First Mountain Climbing Cog Railway. In the White Mountains of NH, climbing to the peak of Mount Washington. The Premier New England Attraction.
An Unforgettable Experience - The Mount Washington Cog Railway
Today, more than 150 years later, the Mount Washington Cog Railway continues to thrill passengers from all over the world with its dramatic ascent to the summit of the highest peak in the Northeast. The Cog is the first mountain-climbing cog railway in the world.
Explore the Summit — The Mount Washington Cog Railway
Taking the Cog Railway you will have approximately 1-hour to explore the summit. Start with the Sherman Adams Visitor Center and the Extreme Mount Washington weather exhibit. Tour the Tip-top house and send a postcard from the summit Post office.
Frequently asked questions. - The Mount Washington Cog Railway
The Mount Washington Cog Railway is located on the western side of the mountain, and access to our base station is off of Route 302 near the Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, NH.
CogCam — The Mount Washington Cog Railway
About the Cog Railway Our Locomotive Fleet. About the Trip. Explore the Summit. Our Origin Story. Services for Guests With Disabilities. Information for Hikers The Cog in Winter. Online Gift Shop. E-Gift Cards ... 3168 Base Station Road • Mount Washington, NH 03589 • (800) 922-8825.
Winter at the Cog — The Mount Washington Cog Railway
Inside, you’ll find the Cog Railway Museum, a food court/convenience store, restroom facilities, and knowledgable, friendly Coggers happy to answer your questions. It’s also the ideal base camp for winter hiking, snowshoeing, backcountry skiing or snowboarding!
Boarding the Train — The Mount Washington Cog Railway
But they are also knowledgable and entertaining guides, and will provide plenty of fascinating information about the railway, the mountain and the region. On the return trip down the mountain, the brakeman will be at the brake wheels at the other end of the coach.
Hiking on Mount Washington — The Mount Washington Cog …
Trailheads and parking lots for the Tuckerman’s Ravine Trail and other popular routes are located on the EAST side of the mountain near Pinkham Notch and the entrance to the Mount Washington Auto Road, and are at least 50 miles away from our Base Station.
Mount Washington Cog Steam Train — The Mount Washington …
The Mount Washington Cog Railway still features Two coal-fired steam locomotives that continue to work the rails on Mount Washington: MW2 (Ammonoosuc), built in 1875, and MW9 (Waumbek), built in 1908.
When It is time, safety first - The Mount Washington Cog Railway
Operating a mountain climbing railway requires an aggressive approach to safety, so we are already well versed in over-designing policies and mechanisms to calm jittery nerves and keep everyone safe.