Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway
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ronjean
N 38° 51.362 W 104° 55.896
13S E 505934 N 4300802
The Railway takes visitors from Manitou Springs to the top of Pikes Peak at 14115 ft elevation
Waymark Code: WM4NYJ
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 09/13/2008
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A popular stop in Colorado, this train requires a "cog drive" to climb the steep rails (properly called a Rack Railway). It is the highest of its type in the world. Bighorn sheep are often seen above timberline. The engines are built with a permanent pitch. Abbreviated schedule in winter. In the summertime guests can buy a one-way ticket, then walk approx 13 miles back to the station. It was opened in 1891, and has an elevation gain of approx 8000 feet. Open dates depend on snow levels around the tracks.
Engine Type: Steam
Gauge of Railway: Narrow
Approximate Adult Fare: 33.00 (listed in local currency)
Approximate Child Fare: 18.00 (listed in local currency)
Type: Spur (out and back)
Length of Route: 8.9 miles
Dates of Operation: From: 01/01/2008 To: 12/31/2008
Frequency of departures: 8 trips per day in peak season
Key Attractions:
The view from the summit of Pikes Peak is what tourists want. That and the high altitude donuts in the snack bar at the top.
Does this Scenic Railroad Provide: Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Trains?: no
Railroad Website: [Web Link]
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