Here's a look at the "non-public" side of the Mt. Washington Cog Railway's new diesel engine...the side the passengers don't see. Featured prominently are the radiator vents and a large muffler.... (more)

A DIESEL on Mt. Washington?? Noooooo! Yes, folks, this 600 hp, one-of-a-kind cog locomotive could be a view into the future of the Mt. Washington Cog Railway. Custom-built in the railway's o... (more)

Its a long and tough walk to Waumbek Tank, one not likely made by most railfans, but a worth while one at that, if only for the expernce to see steam powered trains meet on a mountain grade. Mt Wa... (more)

Mountain Climber: Smoke overtakes an upbound Mt Washington Cog train as it pulls up the side of the tallest peak in the east at 6288' in June 2008. Scenes like this could become rare as sitting in... (more)

MWRy #10 "Kroflite" descends the final grade into Marshfield Station. During descent, the locomotive and coach are not hard-coupled. The locomotive uses cylinder compression for braking and the... (more)

Officially named "Hero", MWRy #1 was the Mt. Washington Railway's first locomotive. Nicknamed "Old Peppersass", because her vertical boiler looked like a bottle of peppersauce, this locomotive se... (more)

The Snowflake Express passes the water tower at Marshfield Station, shortly after leaving the platform. During the winter months, the water tower is not practical to use due to low temperatures. ... (more)

MWRy #10 "Kroflite" crests the hill above Marshfield Station and enjoys a brief respite in the otherwise steep climb up the Northeast's highest peak. The average grade on the 3.1 mile trip is 25... (more)

Who says there's no steam operating in February? Let them come to New Hampshire. In this photo, MWRy #10 "Kroflite" steps off the platform and onto the trestle....and let the show begin!

With the "Rockpile", aka Mt. Washington as a backdrop, MWRy #8 "Moosilauke" descends off Cold Spring Hill toward the Marshfield Base Station.

The day after Christmas brought a rare combination of very calm and generally speaking warm tempuratures to the folks taking a shortened ride on the Cog RR. This being the second of two trips and... (more)

It's a busy day on the Mt. Washington Cog Railway due to the great summer weather. Going up a 30 degree incline made me feel a little uneasy, especially when they stop the locomotive on a siding... (more)

Mount Washington 10 Kroflite begins its abbreviated winter journey up the mountain as it digs into the first incline, right outside Marshfield station. Note the open firebox door and the silhouett... (more)

An impressive plume on the steepest section of the railway.

Another round of coal into the fire - and out of the stack! Fortunately the wind was blowing the right way.