Mount Washington Cog Railway
The first mountain-climbing cog railway in the world is the Mount Washington Cog Railway, usually referred to as the Cog (rack-and-pinion railway). In the United States, the railway is still in use as it ascends Mount Washington in New Hampshire. To transport visitors to the mountain's summit, a Marsh rack system and both steam and biodiesel-powered locomotives are used.
More than three miles of the Mount Washington Cog Railway's lines are atop trestles. The journey up the mountain, which is 6,288 feet (1,916.5 meters) high, lasts 70 minutes. It takes 10 minutes less to go down. This railroad, which was finished in 1869, is recognized as having the first cogged railroad track in history.
On your journey to the summit of Mount Washington, you can decide whether to take a classic steam engine or a biodiesel train. In either case, knowledgeable tour guides will give you a thorough explanation of the thrilling journey. Visit Mount Washington Observatory for a while to take in the never-ending views of nature.
