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Here's the USGS marker at the geologital summit of Mt. Washinton. It's pretty worn, probably from being walked on, or maybe the terrible weather this mountain gets. |
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This pile of rocks is the summit of Mt. Washinton. |
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What a view. The Cog RY is seen cutting through the middle of the photo. |
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Here come M-2 and M-4 with their coaches approaching the top of Mt. Washington. |
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What a view. |
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We're heading back down the mountain now. There's no passing track at the top, so the two diesels have to go all the way back down ahead of us. |
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The two diesels can be seen ahead of us. |
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Going across Jacobs Ladder. |
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On the trip down the mountain, the brakeman uses the coach brakes to help control our descent. #9 is also holding us back using what's called "counter-pressure" braking. |
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Passing M-3 and its coach. |
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Passing the water tank again. |
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Arriving back at the base station. |
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Mt. Washington Cog RY #1 "Peppersass" is on display. It's the first cog locomotive in the world and was built in 1866. |
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A steam tractor and steam roller also on display. |
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These things are so ugly. |
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#9 will drop down to the servicing area next. |
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Taking a quick look around the Cog RY shops. I wish we had asked someone about getting a better look. |
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Mt. Washington RY #2 sits outside. I'm not certain but #2 may be the other steam engine still in operating condition. #2 was built in 1875 by Manchester. |
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Transfer table at the Cog shops. In the back on the right is another engine. |
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The Mt. Washington Cog is a great ride, but I would suggest doing the steam trip. I think the diesels totally ruin the charm of the place. What could be better than looking up the mountain and seeing 3 engines on their way to the top, all with big coal smoke trails? |
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Cog track with rack. The rail used at the base station is much heavier than what's in use on the rest of the cog. |
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One of the diesels is coming back down. |
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M-1 built 2008, the diesel that ruined the Mt. Washington Cog. |
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