COG Railway Locomotive - Manitou Springs, CO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Team 57
N 38° 51.371 W 104° 55.848
13S E 506004 N 4300819
A static display of the COG Railway Locomotive in Manitou Springs, CO.
Waymark Code: WM8XQA
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 05/28/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member IDIFers
Views: 27

A great location to take group pictures to remember your trip to the top of Pikes Peak.

The COG Railway will take you to the top of Pikes Peak. Worth the trip, but remember to bring a jacket (30-40 degrees colder at the peak) and drinking water (to avoid altitude sickness).

Since 1891, the world's highest cog railroad has been chugging tourists up Pikes Peak to its summit of 14,110 feet. The three hour and ten minute trip, which includes 30 minutes on the summit, winds through stands of pine and aspen before ascending above treeline and offering stunning views of Colorado.
Locomotive Type: (required): Diesel Electric

Do you need to pay an entrance fee to view this locomotive? (required): No

If a fee is required what is the approximate cost for admittance? (optional):
No fee to visit, but the ticket for the Railway ride run (now)$35.00


How accessible is this locomotive display? (Required): Display is designed to allow additional climbing access.

If "other" what is the engine type? (optional): Not listed

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