Like a rocket going to the moon. When the NH Legislature granted a charter to Sylvester Marsh in 1858, to build his railway to the summit of Mt. Washington, they thought the guy was nuts. ... (more)

"Cogger" Joe Eggleston and his "office". They say that if you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life. Of all of the railroad people I have met over the years, I think this ... (more)

New Hampshire's colorful Cog Railway. Fall colors provide the backdrop as the Mt. Washington Cog Railway's Diesel-Hydraulic Locomotive M4 "Agiocochook" takes the B-section of the ... (more)

Upon arrival at the summit of Mount Washington, we were quite literally 'in the clouds'. Seen here, the welcome sign for the park is easily visible, while just 50 feet behind, 'Ammonoosuc' #2 is b... (more)

The first trip of the day heads for the summit. It's 8:30 AM and the sun has only been shining on Marshfield Station for just over 30 minutes as the Mt. Washington Cog Railway sends its fir... (more)

No doubt one of the most unique railroad operations in the United States, the Mount Washington Cog Railway was a must hit on my recent vacation to the area. Seen here ascending toward the 6,300 fo... (more)

The "Deuce" makes her entrance. About 15 minutes before it's scheduled 8:30 AM departure, Engineer Joe Eggleston brings MWRC #2 "Ammonoosuc" and her coach to the platform at Marshfield Stat... (more)

Locomotive #9, named Waumbek, starts its ascent of Mt. Washington, crossing the Amonoosuc river bridge. In the fall of 2017, this bridge was washed out in a storm and has been replaced with a stee... (more)

On the day after Christmas the weather was a rare combination of very calm, clear blue skies and generally speaking warm temperatures to the folks taking a shortened ride on the Mount Washingt... (more)

Reaching the Summit - The 6,288 ft summit of Mtn. Washington was mired in clouds all trip so this Summit was settled for. Originally #1 of the Green Mountain Cog Railway,... (more)

Pulling in throttle from the departure from a water stop, the Mt. Washington Cog Railway steam locomotive #2 is putting on a show for as it digs in for the next leg of the trip up the 6,000 foot m... (more)

On Sunday, August 4, the Mt. Washington Cog Railway, celebrating it's 150th year of operation, employs the 1875-built cog steam locomotive, #2, the Ammonoosuc, for the first trip of the day. The ... (more)

On Sunday, August 4, the Mt. Washington Cog Railway, celebrating it's 150th year of operation, employs the 1875-built cog steam locomotive, #2, the Ammonoosuc, for the first trip of the day. The ... (more)

"Old Soldiers Never Die......" In the words of an old British Army Song, "They just fade away." Such is the case with some of the retired steam locomotives on the Mt. ... (more)

The quintessential "Little Engine That Could." With a full tender of coal and water, MWRC #9 chugs slowly past my camera position pushing its lone coach toward the boarding platform adjacen... (more)