Photos of Cog Railroad?

[jacobtowne]

I've yet to visit Mt. Wahington, and have always been intrigued by the workings of a cog railway. Does anyone have photos that show just how this machine works?
JT

[gonewandering]

Hi JT,

Check out this site www.thecog.com
Lots of good pics and info here.

EC

[jacobtowne]

Hello EC:
Thank you. Those are great photos, and I finally understand how the cog system works.
JT

[jacobtowne]

Found on the website a link to this site, which has many historical photos.

http://www.thecog.com/area_info.php


JT

[Nin]

FYI, A photo of 3 cog trains at a track junction was recently posted to the Photo Journal.

[jacobtowne]

Thanks, Nin. That's a good one.


JT

[dixiemax]

there's nothing like standing at the base camp on a crisp day in the fall...combined with the smell of burning coal coming from the cog...perfect!

[AlpineHikerFan71]

Can anyone tell me if the Cog Railway is heated, My wife and I are heading there this weekend. she is worried about being cold and I am looking forward to being cold?
thanks

[Brad]

Can anyone tell me if the Cog Railway is heated, My wife and I are heading there this weekend. she is worried about being cold and I am looking forward to being cold?
thanks

The http://www.mountwashingtoncograilwayskitrains.com/ Ski Train site says the cars are heated. However, the ski trains start running November 24th.

[KD Talbot]

If they're running you will be cold. Plus, you will have to get out on the summit.Be prepared. You can go inside if you get too cold, but if you want to look around have at least a winter coat, a hat and some gloves.
KDT