The Mount Washington Cog Railway, New Hampshire
August 29, 2008 7:13 pm ArtsThe Mount Washington Cog Railway presents visitors to New Hampshire with a unique and unforgettable vacation experience. You can travel on board the world’s very first mountain climbing cog railway all the way to the summit of Mount Washington. Along the way, you’ll experience the same sights and sounds that first thrilled and delighted passengers more than a century ago when the railway was constructed. Since 1869, passengers have marveled at the Cog Railway experience. The Cog Railway’s technology is perhaps as intriguing today as when it was first utilized. On your journey on board the Mount Washington Cog Railway, you’ll not only experience but come to understand and appreciate a truly unique form of travel.The thrill of steam locomotive travel and Cog Railway technology is just part of what makes a trip on board the Mount Washington Cog Railway so incredible. You’ll also enjoy spectacular views and the thrill of a steep ascent and equally dramatic descent on the return trip from Mount Washington’s summit. In addition to the Railway ride, passengers can also enjoy touring some wonderful attractions at the base and summit of Mount Washington. A terrific museum is located at the base of the mountain, while on the summit passengers can visit New Hampshire’s incredible mile-high state park.