The Mount Washington Cog Railway: Climbing the White Mountains of New Hampshire

On July 3, 1869, the approximately three-mile track leading to the summit of picturesque Mount Washington opened for public use. Once, only those daring enough to scale the 6,288 feet could enjoy the splendor of the scenery, but now everyone could journey to the summit using the invention of retired businessman Sylvester Marsh, who dreamed of this mountainous mode of transportation. Created at the height of the age of rail, the Cog Railway continues to chug up the mountain and into the hearts of tourists each year. Local historian Bruce D. Heald ties together the history of its construction with the grand romance of the railway as they triumphantly converge at the top of Mount Washington.

Author: Bruce D. Heald
Publisher: History Press Library Editions
Published: 04/18/2011
Pages: 130
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d
ISBN13: 9781540205667
ISBN10: 1540205665
BISAC Categories:
- Transportation | Railroads | History
- History | United States | State & Local | New England (CT, MA, ME, NH,
- History | United States | State & Local | South (AL,AR,FL,GA,KY,LA,MS,

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