Pan Shot Early American attempts to break the rail speed record were made at Mt Washington but speeds in excess of 20 mph were not achieved. It was believed the downhill runs... (more)

Chocorua #4 at the 6,288 foot summit of Mount Washington. More often then not, the summit is enshrouded in clouds, or even above them!

Chocorua #4 and consist - note the coupling - there is none! This is for safety reasons, should the engine somehow lose control, the passenger car has it's own set of brakes.