The celebration of technology at the Cog Railway is well deserved as the first mountain climbing Cog Railway, the use of solar-powered track switches, the advanced on-board computers and the onsite design and building of biodiesel locomotives. The museum offers interactive exhibits, a train simulator, screening of Climbing to the Clouds documentary, historic displays, new biodiesel technology exhibit and more. We were blown away by the Devils Shingle the workers rode down the tracks at speeds of up to 60 mph. The conditions of the construction are also hard to fathom.
There was essentially a town formed to support the process of constructing the Cog Railway. It is so hard to imagine the enormity of the project given the technology at the time of it’s creation in 1869. The Cog Railway has a very interesting history. I highly suggest planning about an hour there before your ride if possible.
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The free museum on the upper level of the base station is a great introduction to the Cog Railway. The free museum and gift shop are a fun place to spend time before or after your ride. Tickets must be picked up 30 minutes before departure and the seating is first come first serve so line up out on the platform early. Plan to arrive at least 45 minutes before your train leaves, but we think 1 1/2 to 2 hours is best. While there is no huge difference in the experience as a novice rider, some train enthusiasts prefer one over the other. Keep in mind there are two types of engines: the original steam engine and the new biodiesel engine which uses less resources to run. There are rarely closures or cancelations due to strong winds, but this is less of a concern during the summer months. Make sure you purchase in advance so they don’t sell out before you get there.
The tickets are easy to purchase online or over the phone (60) to pick up at the Base Station. Roundtrip the Cog Railway adventure takes about 3 hours (1 hour up, 1 hour at the top and 1 hour down). There are restrooms at the bottom and top, but not during the hour long train ride so plan accordingly. Everything is well organized and family friendly. The Mount Washington Cog Railway is a well oiled machine (pun intended). Use the address or directions from the Cog Railway website to ensure your arrival. (If you want to plan adventures for before or after check out the Recreation page on the White Mountain National Forest website.) Parking at the Marshfield Base Station is free, but getting there can be tricky if you use a GPS since many of them take you to the top of Mount Washington using the Auto Road instead of to the Marshfield Base Station. It was hard to resist pulling over and exploring the beautiful surroundings, but the Cog Railway runs on timed tickets and we did not want to be late. The drive to Cog Base Station from the south takes you through some of the White Mountain National Forest. Because we are a STEAM powered family we were very interested in learning more about the history and technology of the Cog Railway. The Mount Washington Cog Railway was the first mountain climbing cog railway in the world and, with the addition of their biodiesel engines, is currently the only remaining Cog Railway in the United States. There are two ways for families to easily get to the observatory at the top: Cog Railway and Auto Road. Many people hike the Presidential Range which includes part of the Appalachian Trail, but the extreme wether conditions do not make it accessible for all families. You cannot visit the White Mountains without paying a visit to Mount Washington, the tallest peak in the North East and part of the Presidential Range. There are tons of activities for families across New Hampshire, but the concentration of family fun and adventure surrounding White Mountains is epic. Located in the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire, the Cog Railway takes passengers to the top of Mount Washington. White Mountain National Forest is celebrating 100 years as “the people’s forest” attracting millions of visitors to hike, camp, climb, ski and adventure every year. The Mount Washington Cog Railway is equal parts relaxing scenic train ride, mountain top adventures, STEAM education and all around family fun. This post includes affiliate links or sponsored content.
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