This year, the Cog will be offering new events including a Ride & Observatory Tour, Photo Workshop Tour, and a Railfans’ Day and a “Name That Train!” contest for the new biodiesel engine. Details for all events can be found at thecog.com
(TRAVPR.COM) USA - May 6th, 2013 - MARSHFIELD STATION, NH - The Mount Washington Cog Railway opened this weekend for its 144th season of bringing visitors from as far away as Russia to the summit of the Northeast's highest peak. The season marks the 30th year of ownership for the Presby and Bedor families, and extends into January 1.
This year, the Cog will be offering new events including a Ride & Observatory Tour, Photo Workshop Tour, and a Railfans’ Day and a “Name That Train!” contest for the new biodiesel engine. Details for all events can be found at thecog.com
As part of each 3-hour round trip on the Cog, Passengers spend about an hour on the summit, where those ticket holders get free admission to the Mount Washington Observatory Museum, which provides a fascinating look at the weather history of the peak. The history, lore and legend of New Hampshire's most fabled mountain is told by the Granite State's favorite storyteller, Fritz Wetherbee, who narrates the onboard audio tour.
Throughout the season, there are special trains and discounts for our guests. Beginning June 15, a vintage steam engine will run daily at 8:15 a.m. Starting June 17, everyone saves with $9 off their ticket on the last train of the day. Even this Fall, there is a “Five for Fall” special, which offers a $5 discount beginning in September. The details on these special trains and discounts can be found online.
Old Peppersass, the train that actually built the Cog Railway (named for its pepper-sauce bottle shape) , is on display at the Marshfield Base Station and the Cog Railway Museum, which is full of memorabilia about this pioneering railroad. Admission is open to the public and free to all. Tickets for Cog Railway excursions can now be purchased online at www.TheCog.com. Due to the popularity of the rides, buying tickets in advance is strongly recommended. All special events have limited space. Please book the Photo Workshop and Observatory tours in advance by calling 800.922.8825 or 603.278.5404.
For more information, contact The Cog at 1-800-922-8825 or in New Hampshire at 603-278-5404.
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