Steamscape: The Great Gulf and the Homestretch. On a late afternoon trip, MWRC #2 "Ammonoosuc" transits the Homestretch Flats en route to the summit of Mt. Washington, with the 3,... (more)

Steamscape: Mt. Jefferson. Although the mountain range which includes New Hampshire's Mt. Washington is called "The Presidentials", not all of the peaks are named for people who h... (more)

The Cog’s afternoon steam run charges up the hill. Looking resplendent in the afternoon sun, MWRC #2 “Ammonoosuc” and her bright red coach head up Cold Spring Hill with the Cog Railwa... (more)

Mt. Washington Cog Railway Track Maintenance Car. Just how difficult could it be to maintain a railway that is all of 3.1 miles long? Well, if the railway is built entirely on wooden tres... (more)

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)

Former New Haven Railroad "Roger Williams" RDCA 140 at the Hobo Railroad in Lincoln, New Hampshire.

A sold out train of tourists admire the gorgeous fall foliage throughout Crawford Notch as Conway Scenic Railroads 'Mountaineer' train makes its way across the Willey Brook Bridge, and back toward... (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)

The Westbound "Mountaineer" is seen snaking up the side of Crawford Notch. The train is about to pass The Gateway before arriving at Crawfords Station. They will then continue down to Fa... (more)

The Mountaineer is seen crossing the 1906 built, 400 foot long Willey Brook Bridge that spans the gap between Mount Willard and Mount Willey in Crawford Notch. As the second week of October begins... (more)