Cog Railway

LibertySnake · 07-13-2007, 03:52 PM

Had a few questions for the knowledgeable New Hampshire(ites) patrolling the forum. I grew up in NH for 20+ years and I have yet to brave the Cog Railway and/or venture to the top of Mt. Washington in that time. I plan on going during my Lake Winnipesaukee summer vacation the 1st week in August.

1. What should I expect for weather? I am going the first week in August. Jacket? Sweater? Layers? Maybe I should check the Mt. Washington Observatory history...

2. Heights. Any fellow Acrophobia sufferers that have braved the rails? My wife unfortunately read the articles in Wikipedia about the 8 deaths and 72 injuries that occurred back in ‘67 and has vehemently protested her dislike of the whole idea... I know there have been fabulous advances in technology since then so I am not worried so much about that, but with wooden bridges and 37% grade, my Acrophobia is sure to be heightened (no pun intended). Is it that bad?

07-13-2007, 03:52 PM	#1
LibertySnake Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: PA Physically, NH Mentally Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cog Railway Had a few questions for the knowledgeable New Hampshire(ites) patrolling the forum. I grew up in NH for 20+ years and I have yet to brave the Cog Railway and/or venture to the top of Mt. Washington in that time. I plan on going during my Lake Winnipesaukee summer vacation the 1st week in August. 1. What should I expect for weather? I am going the first week in August. Jacket? Sweater? Layers? Maybe I should check the Mt. Washington Observatory history... 2. Heights. Any fellow Acrophobia sufferers that have braved the rails? My wife unfortunately read the articles in Wikipedia about the 8 deaths and 72 injuries that occurred back in ‘67 and has vehemently protested her dislike of the whole idea... I know there have been fabulous advances in technology since then so I am not worried so much about that, but with wooden bridges and 37% grade, my Acrophobia is sure to be heightened (no pun intended). Is it that bad? __________________ Go SOX