I'm thinking about a trip to New Hampshire next Summer and a visit to the Conway Scenic Railroad. Their (marvelous) website shows what seems to be a gorgeous train and a gorgeous trip, scenery-wise.
Aside from a lovely scenic journey aboard a beautifully appointed train, what else has the Conway Scenic got to offer someone who's a little more interested in the "railroad" aspect than he is in the "scenic"aspect? Is there, for example, and engine house or railyard that can be toured and inspected freely? I'm thinking of a scenic railroad in my own neck of the woods that is both family-friendly and rail enthusiast-friendly at which railfans can roam about the yard at their leisure, loiter to their hearts' content about the depots and static displays, and go 'trainspotting' at any number of places along the line.
Also, is this strictly a scenic railroad or does it travel along a working short line?
Aside from a lovely scenic journey aboard a beautifully appointed train, what else has the Conway Scenic got to offer someone who's a little more interested in the "railroad" aspect than he is in the "scenic"aspect? Is there, for example, and engine house or railyard that can be toured and inspected freely? I'm thinking of a scenic railroad in my own neck of the woods that is both family-friendly and rail enthusiast-friendly at which railfans can roam about the yard at their leisure, loiter to their hearts' content about the depots and static displays, and go 'trainspotting' at any number of places along the line.
Also, is this strictly a scenic railroad or does it travel along a working short line?