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Re: Conway Scenic Railroad (CSRX) discussion thread

 by cogger1 ¦  Fri Jun 30, 2017 9:29 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Conway Scenic Railroad (CSRX) discussion thread ¦  Replies: 3745 ¦  Views: 635987

I have pictures of it loaded on a flatbed leaving I have no idea how to post pictures here!

Re: Mount Washington Cog Railway

 by cogger1 ¦  Mon May 30, 2016 6:56 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Mount Washington Cog Railway ¦  Replies: 284 ¦  Views: 95173

RRFAN wrote:Here is my video of waumbek No. 9 on top of mount Washington last Saturday.

https://youtu.be/0Fh665_Ns4o" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I hope I provided enough smoke for you! It's not as easy that far up on the mountain

Re: Mount Washington Cog Railway

 by cogger1 ¦  Sun May 15, 2016 12:36 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Mount Washington Cog Railway ¦  Replies: 284 ¦  Views: 95173

RRFAN wrote:thanks for the reply back. I was planning to see the steam on there birthday.

First revenue steam trip is scheduled to be May 28!

Re: Mount Washington Cog Railway

 by cogger1 ¦  Sat May 14, 2016 9:57 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Mount Washington Cog Railway ¦  Replies: 284 ¦  Views: 95173

RRFAN wrote:What day is the cog birthday? And since it's the 147th season does that mean there 147 years old?
Construction started 1866 First trip to the Summit was July 3, 1869

Re: Mount Washington Cog Railway

 by cogger1 ¦  Sun May 01, 2016 5:16 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Mount Washington Cog Railway ¦  Replies: 284 ¦  Views: 95173

Yesterday, the Cog Railway opened for the 147th season! I can not figure out to upload pictures or I would.

Re: Mount Washington Cog Railway

 by cogger1 ¦  Mon Feb 22, 2016 6:20 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Mount Washington Cog Railway ¦  Replies: 284 ¦  Views: 95173

It will allow faster turn around times and ultimately more trains on the mountain each day. There is a sixth diesel and a brand new coach in production.

There is talk of a second steam run in the afternoon

Re: Mount Washington Cog Railway

 by cogger1 ¦  Fri Feb 19, 2016 10:53 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Mount Washington Cog Railway ¦  Replies: 284 ¦  Views: 95173

I went up to the cog last weekend and was going to hike the boundary line trail. I got up to the cog base station and saw this weird cabin on a flat bed. It kinda reminds me of that baggage car I saw in a picture a very long time ago. I know it wouldn't be a baggage car, but I don't know what it is...

Re: Conway Scenic Railroad (CSRX) discussion thread

 by cogger1 ¦  Wed Dec 23, 2015 8:59 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Conway Scenic Railroad (CSRX) discussion thread ¦  Replies: 3745 ¦  Views: 635987

The State of Maine sprays one half of the line between Fryeburg and Sebago lake each year to control weeds, This year Fryeburg to Baldwin was done. This coming year is supposed to be from Baldwin to the lake. Those of us who use it in our motor cars do a good job of keeping trees and heavy brush off...

Re: Mount Washington Cog Railway

 by cogger1 ¦  Sat Nov 21, 2015 5:27 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Mount Washington Cog Railway ¦  Replies: 284 ¦  Views: 95173

Very interesting. Lots of detail.

Re: Mount Washington Cog Railway

 by cogger1 ¦  Tue Sep 15, 2015 7:05 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Mount Washington Cog Railway ¦  Replies: 284 ¦  Views: 95173

Peppersass id headed to The Big E

Re: Mount Washington Cog Railway

 by cogger1 ¦  Sun Jun 14, 2015 11:37 am ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Mount Washington Cog Railway ¦  Replies: 284 ¦  Views: 95173

New Hampshire Public Television's production of Mount Washington Cog Railway: Climbing to the Clouds can be seen here http://video.nhptv.org/video/2365494940/ Pretty awesome photography. The helicopter shots are incredible. I was amazed to see myself in the cab of the steam engine as the fireman! ....

Re: Mount Washington Cog Railway

 by cogger1 ¦  Sat Jun 06, 2015 11:45 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Mount Washington Cog Railway ¦  Replies: 284 ¦  Views: 95173

RRFAN wrote:Here is a video of Steam No. 2 running at the cog yesterday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPJVrIzGLkE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I was the fireman that cold, windy day!

Re: Mount Washington Cog Railway

 by cogger1 ¦  Thu Sep 12, 2013 3:17 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Mount Washington Cog Railway ¦  Replies: 284 ¦  Views: 95173

Tomorrow, Friday, is Railfans' Day at the Cog Railway. Steam will be featured three times. http://www.thecog.com/pdf/Cog_Railfans_day_Sept2013.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Should be unique photo opportunities, passengers will be able to get off the train for photo run...

Re: Countdown to Showtime

 by cogger1 ¦  Sat Jan 19, 2013 6:08 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Countdown to Showtime ¦  Replies: 17 ¦  Views: 3744

I haven't been in many years now. I'm sure it has grown ever larger over the years. I used to man a booth for the Cog Railway, but missed a year and never got back into it. It's a great show, I may check it out this year.

Re: Mount Washington Cog Railway

 by cogger1 ¦  Tue Jan 01, 2013 11:03 am ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Mount Washington Cog Railway ¦  Replies: 284 ¦  Views: 95173

Yes, he sure does good work. I feel lucky to have been able to buy that model. The details are amazing. There is even an "owners manual" to go with it!