Mount Washington Cog Railroad
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Team Jackal
N 44° 16.017 W 071° 21.769
19T E 311413 N 4904238
A sign about the history of the nearby Cog Railroad.
Waymark Code: WM1VG8
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 07/13/2007
Views: 100
The little sign is located along the Base road to the Cog Railroad. The marker states: The Cog Railroad was completed in 1869 for $139,500. This unique railroad was built through the genius and enterprise of Herrick and Walter Aiken of Frankin and Sylvester Marsh of Campton. It is over 3 miles long and the average grade to the 6,293 foot summit is 1 foot to 4. It is made safe by the toothed wheel (cog) and rachet. It is the second steepest cog railroad in the world. The marker is located on Base Station Road about 5 miles from the intersection with Rt 302. To visit the Cog Railroad on-line go to: www.thecog.com
Marker Name: Mount Washington Cog Railroad
Official Marker Number: 45
Marker Type: Official NH State
Marker Location: Near the Base of Mt. Washington
Date Marker Established: 1967
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