Cog Railway

CanisLupusArctos · 07-13-2007, 06:32 PM

The accident on the Cog back in the 60s was caused by poor policy. A train derailed while passing over a switch, and no one was at the brakes to stop the resulting runaway car. Ever since then, they have had the switchman outside the train watching as the train passes, and at the same time the brakeman is at the brake wheel and ready.

Last year I was surprised to see they are now using motorized switches. Right up until recently they'd been using a multi-piece, manual switch setup.

Their safety record is great compared to the safety record of any given highway in the country.

As for weather, it's most often cool and damp on the summit in summertime. If you have some leeway in when you can go, watch the weather reports (or ask a meteorologist) to find out when high pressure (big blue H) will be parked over New England. That weather scenario is one of the few that results in clear, calm conditions on the summit. If it's Canadian high pressure (air mass originating in the arctic) it'll be incredibly dry with no humidity and you'll get treated to the 90-mile visibility that most visitors only see pictures of.

tis · 07-13-2007, 07:19 PM

Liberty, We have friends coming from Fl. for that week and they want to go on the Cog Railway too. I have never been and didn't plan to go this time, like your wife. it doesn't excite me much. I think I will stay home and babysit the dogs. Maybe they and my better half will see you there!
Worm said it is expensive, do you know how much it is? I don't want to drive all the way up there and have them decide they don't want to spend that much. Also how long does it take. We tried to find a brochure but didn't.

The Worm · 07-13-2007, 07:50 PM

Tickets are $59.00 per adult, final sale - no exchange or refund.

More Info Here:

www.thecog.com

-Worm

pmj · 07-13-2007, 09:23 PM

I have been up to the top of Mt Washington several times..hiked a few times up and drove a few times up. My family drove up this last week..it is a nail biter of a ride and I do have a problem with heights so I look at the hillside vegetation away from the sudden drop offs and I survived. The temps up there on Tuesday were in the 50's. As reported in the other posts, jackets (polar fleece) or wind breakers come in real handy as the weather changes so quickly. Don't go without trying the chili.

Here's a picture taken from our car during the ride up the auto road.

07-13-2007, 06:32 PM	#1
CanisLupusArctos Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 1,049 Thanks: 15 Thanked 472 Times in 107 Posts	Changes in Policy The accident on the Cog back in the 60s was caused by poor policy. A train derailed while passing over a switch, and no one was at the brakes to stop the resulting runaway car. Ever since then, they have had the switchman outside the train watching as the train passes, and at the same time the brakeman is at the brake wheel and ready. Last year I was surprised to see they are now using motorized switches. Right up until recently they'd been using a multi-piece, manual switch setup. Their safety record is great compared to the safety record of any given highway in the country. As for weather, it's most often cool and damp on the summit in summertime. If you have some leeway in when you can go, watch the weather reports (or ask a meteorologist) to find out when high pressure (big blue H) will be parked over New England. That weather scenario is one of the few that results in clear, calm conditions on the summit. If it's Canadian high pressure (air mass originating in the arctic) it'll be incredibly dry with no humidity and you'll get treated to the 90-mile visibility that most visitors only see pictures of.

07-13-2007, 07:50 PM	#3
The Worm Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 41 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Cog RR Tickets are $59.00 per adult, final sale - no exchange or refund. More Info Here: www.thecog.com -Worm

07-13-2007, 09:23 PM	#4
pmj Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 240 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have been up to the top of Mt Washington several times..hiked a few times up and drove a few times up. My family drove up this last week..it is a nail biter of a ride and I do have a problem with heights so I look at the hillside vegetation away from the sudden drop offs and I survived. The temps up there on Tuesday were in the 50's. As reported in the other posts, jackets (polar fleece) or wind breakers come in real handy as the weather changes so quickly. Don't go without trying the chili. Here's a picture taken from our car during the ride up the auto road. Attached Images

07-13-2007, 07:19 PM	#2
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,770 Thanks: 755 Thanked 1,462 Times in 1,018 Posts	Liberty, We have friends coming from Fl. for that week and they want to go on the Cog Railway too. I have never been and didn't plan to go this time, like your wife. it doesn't excite me much. I think I will stay home and babysit the dogs. Maybe they and my better half will see you there! Worm said it is expensive, do you know how much it is? I don't want to drive all the way up there and have them decide they don't want to spend that much. Also how long does it take. We tried to find a brochure but didn't.