Name That Train Contest!

Biodiesel Train
The Cog's Biodiesel Train Needs a Name

The names of the steam locomotives, Agiocochook, Ammonoosuc,  Chocorua, Moosilauke, Kancamagus, Kro-Flight and Waumbek, have plied the slopes of the Northeast's highest peak for nearly 140 years and are a part of the history of the Mount Washington Cog Railway.

For the past several years, Cog crews have been working to develop a more environmentally friendly locomotive which runs on biodiesel fuel and burns much cleaner than its forebears.  Led by Al Laprade, a retired mechanical engineer at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, the shop crew have balanced the unique character of the Cog with 21st century technology.

Bio-diesel Engine     Al Laprade and Engine

With the debut this summer of the Cog's newest engine, a new chapter in the 139-year railroad history is about to be written.


But first, the engine needs a name and for that, a contest is underway.  The winner will be invited to attend the dedication of the biodiesel train and awarded a ride for two up The Cog.

Join Governor Lynch
and the
First Lady for the Dedication

From the Archives

The owners and staff of The Mount Washington Cog Railway cordially invite you to join Governor John H. Lynch and Dr. Susan E. Lynch for the dedication of the Cog's first Biodiesel Locomotive.

Saturday, September 6th, 2008, 11:00am
at the Mount Washington Base Station Bretton Woods,
New Hampshire 03575 (six miles off route 302)

Vintage Tickets
Purchase your tickets for the Cog 2008 Train Schedule online.

Or buy one for someone special by Phone by calling Toll-Free:  1-800-922-8825.
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