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Mount Washington Cog Railway
Base Station Rd, Bean's Grant,
NH 3595
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USA
Latitude & Longitude:
44° 16' 4.8072",
-71° 21' 14.2488"
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New Hampshire State Historical Marker |
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MOUNT WASHINGTON COG RAILWAY
Completed in 1869 for $139,500, this unique railway was built through the genius and enterprise of Herrick and Walter Aiken of Franklin and Sylvester Marsh of Campton. Over three miles long, the average grade to the 6,293-foot summit is one foot in four. Made safe by the toothed wheel and rachet, it is the second steepest in the world and first of its type.
Last updated: 9/21/2011 11:05 |
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Mount Washington Cog Railway Historical Marker Location Map, Bean's Grant, New Hampshire
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