Thanks for taking me home. I remember when I was alot younger we would hike up the mountain and take the train back down. They were coal burning trains and the soot and cinders blew everywhere. Alot of the times we were allowed to sit out on the back if the train was full or it was the last one down at night. Those were the good old days for sure and if I get back to NH I will ride this again.
Outstanding video! My Father, has climbed Mount Washington. he's soon to ascend in a train. I've decided to hike-it on the Great Gulf trail...rain or shine.
I remember climbing to the summit of Mt. Washington in June, 2009 and timing the climb with the arrival of the Cog train. It was hilarious to see a group of Harley bikers with their wives exiting the quaint passenger train...
Our last visit was a long time ago. It was the last day before the old station burned down in a lightning storm. The train was coal powered and the cinders were always getting in the passenger car. The weather was beautiful on the way up and miserable rain on the way down,
I like the old-timey conductor on the old-timey train checking his smartphone... Was on this railroad when I was a kid in the 60's. We got stranded on top of the mountain for a couple of hours because on the way down, a brake had come loose and lodged itself against the wheel of the carriage. Looks like they've switched to oil in the years since I was on. When I was on, they were still using coal.
Back in the early 70's wife and I rode the Cog up and down. About one week later we herd there was an acident that the train was going down to fast and ran off the track.
I have worked there. That's a completely made up story. Only accident was in 60s because of an improperly aligned switch that may have been tampered with by a hiker. Love made up stories.
Shawn Foss Not true. I’ve worked there for over 38 years and I submitted multiple violations, including a couple of fatalities in ‘96 and as recent as 2003.
When I went there I got a little wooden model of Waumbek and it was probably the nicest looking wooden railway model I had ever seen. I want to put it into a animation or something at some point. I just need a place to shoot it that looks like Mount Washington
@@MikeJones-rk1un maybe but 1. I don’t have a green screen and they’re kinda expensive and 2. I’m not quite good at editing and I want it to look authentic. I want it to feel like it is Mount Washington
Steam or diesel, still better than electric. As long as it's making huffing and puffing sounds and creating a smell. That's what a train should be about.
So, how does a steam engine work when going down the mountain? Is the driver's job to give it just enough power (as if it's going up), so that the power of the train is simply fighting gravity and allowing for a "controlled slide" down the hill, if you will?
No. It’s called a cog railway for a reason you know. There are gears on the underside of the locomotive that help it go up the second steepest incline in the world and back down again
@@BMMEC6000 Thanks for the explanation. So, it's like a roller coaster that's being pulled to the top starting point. Just didn't think they could/would utilize it in the downhill descent.
Good question. Some people say “just suck it up and piss in the corner or on the track side” or something and I disagree. Not everyone feels comfortable doing that especially around a ton of people in or around a crowded passenger car.
My daughters took me to the cog railway for Father's day, but at $ 65.00 a ticket I told them no way was I going to let them spend that much. Price is ridiculous.
I mean it cost a lot of money to go up the second steepest incline in the world as well as the operating cost and everything else. Also so what if the locomotive doesn’t burn coal. It’s still powered by steam isn’t it?! It’s still a “steam breathing giant” even though it’s not half fueled by coal.
@@BMMEC6000 easy propane stinks almost to the point of 🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮 whereas coal smells beautiful and sweet especially with the steam and cylinder oil mixed in. Delicious cinders falling into your hot dogs and hamburgers. Its all part of the steam era experience.
@@steamgent4592 I don’t know what kind of “steam era experiences” you’ve been seeing because that is totally wrong and also why the hell are you standing close enough to a locomotive that you are getting soot in your food!?
@@BMMEC6000 because I Run or Drive them depending where you are from. Coal firing is apart of the fun dude!! Its also part of the operating challenge to maintain steam but also make the loco perform excellently both power and noise. And yes I enjoy running enough to NOT stop to eat but eat on the fly!
Yeah but did you come here to see a beautiful excursion glide up Mount Washington or see a quaint little engine pushing a wooden passenger car up a huge incline that is Mnt. Washington
Thanks for taking me home. I remember when I was alot younger we would hike up the mountain and take the train back down. They were coal burning trains and the soot and cinders blew everywhere. Alot of the times we were allowed to sit out on the back if the train was full or it was the last one down at night. Those were the good old days for sure and if I get back to NH I will ride this again.
the design of narrow gauge american steam locomotives never cease to amaze me..
Outstanding video! My Father, has climbed Mount Washington. he's soon to ascend in a train. I've decided to hike-it on the Great Gulf trail...rain or shine.
I remember climbing to the summit of Mt. Washington in June, 2009 and timing the climb with the arrival of the Cog train. It was hilarious to see a group of Harley bikers with their wives exiting the quaint passenger train...
Our last visit was a long time ago. It was the last day before the old station burned down in a lightning storm. The train was coal powered and the cinders were always getting in the passenger car. The weather was beautiful on the way up and miserable rain on the way down,
Glad I saw it when it was all steam.
I like the old-timey conductor on the old-timey train checking his smartphone...
Was on this railroad when I was a kid in the 60's. We got stranded on top of the mountain for a couple of hours because on the way down, a brake had come loose and lodged itself against the wheel of the carriage.
Looks like they've switched to oil in the years since I was on. When I was on, they were still using coal.
Could also be bio diesel, I the trains at Disney world run on it.
@@robertknight4672 It is biodiesel.
Haven't been here in years, but have visited multiple times. Amazing state and people up there.
Your vid's bring US right there! Thank You!
Back in the early 70's wife and I rode the Cog up and down. About one week later we herd there was an acident that the train was going down to fast and ran off the track.
Thanks there Debbie Downer.
I have worked there. That's a completely made up story. Only accident was in 60s because of an improperly aligned switch that may have been tampered with by a hiker. Love made up stories.
Shawn Foss Not true. I’ve worked there for over 38 years and I submitted multiple violations, including a couple of fatalities in ‘96 and as recent as 2003.
Well now what?
@@gregr.3886 right 🙄🤣
When I went there I got a little wooden model of Waumbek and it was probably the nicest looking wooden railway model I had ever seen. I want to put it into a animation or something at some point. I just need a place to shoot it that looks like Mount Washington
Green screen?
@@MikeJones-rk1un maybe but 1. I don’t have a green screen and they’re kinda expensive and 2. I’m not quite good at editing and I want it to look authentic. I want it to feel like it is Mount Washington
Sure wish I could go there in summer but especially winter. 😊
Great ride! Fun to watch your video, too. Thanks for posting.
Stunning 🤩🤩
thanks for this video
I went up when the engines were coal driven steam engines. That was a part of the charm.
If/when I go, I plan to ride one of the steam trips. Diesels - blech!
Steam or diesel, still better than electric. As long as it's making huffing and puffing sounds and creating a smell. That's what a train should be about.
Question: How do Cog trains take turns of they have a cog holding them to the rails?
So, how does a steam engine work when going down the mountain? Is the driver's job to give it just enough power (as if it's going up), so that the power of the train is simply fighting gravity and allowing for a "controlled slide" down the hill, if you will?
No. It’s called a cog railway for a reason you know. There are gears on the underside of the locomotive that help it go up the second steepest incline in the world and back down again
@@BMMEC6000 Thanks for the explanation. So, it's like a roller coaster that's being pulled to the top starting point. Just didn't think they could/would utilize it in the downhill descent.
Hey there fellow Hoosier. Good video!
12:47, the entire thing looks broken in some way. Can't wait to go nevertheless.
Saw it in 1976
Beautiful.
I didn't know any of these were diesel. When I went up in the early 2000s, there was lots of steam and smoke!
In fact, I rode "Waumbek" which I see is still being used in this video.
The oldest diesel M1 was only built in 2008. It’s unfortunate how loud that engine has to scream to get that single car up the mountain.
@@jaysmith1408 Thanks!
Bob Jacobson always welcome
Красота. Beauty!
Do you get to choose if you get a steam or Diesel engine pushing you?
Rides on the steam engine depart a lot less often but you may purchase tickets for those trips on their web site. 🙂
Hoosier Tim's Travel Videos k but why are there so many colors of coaches?
@@orangeytrain8878 I believe each engine has their own special coaches. And they only take one coach up because or the weight limit I’m pretty sure.
I have always wanted to ride the cog railway...but what I don't like...what if you need to use the restroom...
What are you 9 years old?
Nicole Voorhees wear a diaper
The train has a hole in the corner.
It's only a 45 minute ride up. Don't drink a large ice coffee when you go. Geesh!!
Good question. Some people say “just suck it up and piss in the corner or on the track side” or something and I disagree. Not everyone feels comfortable doing that especially around a ton of people in or around a crowded passenger car.
those diesels look like they would tip over
If that things still can be fired up 1:00
When I was a kid they were steam powered.
My daughters took me to the cog railway for Father's day, but at $ 65.00 a ticket I told them no way was I going to let them spend that much. Price is ridiculous.
$4.00 Starbucks coffee is ridiculous . Their overhead needs to be covered in 7 months, not 12
check prices on their web page now....even higher
For a breathtaking view, it is priceless.
That's so sweet... this was something they thought you'd like and they wanted to take you somewhere special. Oh well.
A month ago it was $80 per person for a round trip, diesel pusher.
🇮🇳💐🍁🥰🥰🌹♥️👌🍁💐🇮🇳
I believe riding up to the Mt. Washington in a car with my sister and Mom is the reason I am afraid of heights today.
Between the overprice and no coal steam I don't see a reason to bother visiting now.......sad
I mean it cost a lot of money to go up the second steepest incline in the world as well as the operating cost and everything else. Also so what if the locomotive doesn’t burn coal. It’s still powered by steam isn’t it?! It’s still a “steam breathing giant” even though it’s not half fueled by coal.
@@BMMEC6000 easy propane stinks almost to the point of 🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮 whereas coal smells beautiful and sweet especially with the steam and cylinder oil mixed in. Delicious cinders falling into your hot dogs and hamburgers. Its all part of the steam era experience.
@@steamgent4592 I don’t know what kind of “steam era experiences” you’ve been seeing because that is totally wrong and also why the hell are you standing close enough to a locomotive that you are getting soot in your food!?
@@BMMEC6000 because I Run or Drive them depending where you are from. Coal firing is apart of the fun dude!! Its also part of the operating challenge to maintain steam but also make the loco perform excellently both power and noise. And yes I enjoy running enough to NOT stop to eat but eat on the fly!
I used to go there when they were exclusively steam engines. Ever since they switched to diesels, I quit going.
In the western states, this would be called a hill.
keretanya tak bagus bentuknya, kalau di indonesia itu odong odong buat anak anak
That is one ugly engine.
Mike M yes it is. But it's a lot cheaper to operate.
Yeah but did you come here to see a beautiful excursion glide up Mount Washington or see a quaint little engine pushing a wooden passenger car up a huge incline that is Mnt. Washington
@@BMMEC6000 There is an auto road on the other side of the Mt. if you want to ride a diesel.
what a pity ! no more steam, no more smoke ! only a simple diesel engine like on motorways !!
I know it’s sad. At least they have one to keep the steam on Mount Washington legacy alive
I don't care for the ugly diesels.
Okay good for you. Hey guess what you can also keep your thoughts to yourself
I know right? People are ridiculous