Mt. Washington Cog Railway

ID# 23,788

Mt. Washington Cog Railway, Mt. Washington, N.H.

Trains climb 3½ miles to the 6,228-foot high summit of the Northeast's highest mountain. Completed in 6,228-foot high summit of the Northeast's highest mountain. Completed in 1869, this cog railway was the first in the world. Train in picture is on Jacob s Ladder, steepest point in climb with grade of 38 per cent.

Photo by Bill Bardsley

World's First Cog Railway

ID # 23,787

"WAUMBEK" LOCOMOTIVE
MT. WASHINGTON COG RAILWAY,
WHITE MOUNTAINS, NEW HAMPSHIRE

One of seven steam locomotives used in transporting many thousands of tourists who visit New Engiand's highest peak, Mt. Washington (6293 ft.).

Photo Dlck Smith