Friday, December 22, 2023

I've posted about a lot of types of trains, but, never realized there was another I've failed to take a look at... Cog Railways.



My Washington (above) was the first, which carried its first fare-paying passengers in 1868, and another famous one is Pikes Peak

A Cog Railway is also known as a Rack Railway, defined as a a steep grade railway with a toothed rack rail, usually between the running rails. The trains are fitted with one or more cog wheels or pinions that mesh with this rack rail.

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2 comments:

  1. Oldtom94:58 PM

    Thanks. You gave me another idea for our 2024 vacation. These are fun although the original purpose was to surmount intractable inclines.

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  2. turdherder7:22 AM

    Words of caution. If you think you want to do the Mt. Washington one book it way in advance. My wife an I thought we'd book it for the popular fall "leaf peeper" season a month before our planned trip, only to find out they're booked months in advance

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