Mt. Washington Cog Railway

Steeped in history, this marvel of 19th century technology and modern innovation is an exhilarating voyage through landscape and nature. The Mount Washington Cog Railway, a National Historic Engineering Landmark, is a "must do" for any visit to New England. Magnificent scenery...efficient new biodiesel locomotives and the classic steam engine ...combined with a spectacular climb up the highest mountain in the Northeast. When you ride The Mount Washington Cog Railway, you're in for an unforgettable adventure.

As early as 1858, Sylvester March envisioned a geared narrow-gauge railroad line that would ascend New Hampshire's daunting Mt. Washington -- a 6288 foot summit. The track runs along a steep, 3.1 mile long trestle whose ruling gradient is over 37%, making it the second steepest mountain climbing train in the world. The Cog is the only railroad on earth whose entire run is built on a trestle, and rosters a collection of geared steamers that date back as far as 1874.