Governor Dedicates the Mount Washington Cog Railway's First Biodiesel Locomotive
Governor John Lynch and the first lady, Dr. Susan Lynch, dedicated the newest locomotive
at the Mount Washington Cog Railway on Saturday, September 6, 2008 and opened a new era in the
139-year history of the world's first, mountain-climbing cog railway.
The traditional bottle of Ammonoosuc River water was broken on the
engine's cab, and an American flag, draping the side of the cab was
removed to reveal the name of the Cog Railway's first biodiesel
locomotive, Wajo Nanatasis. The name, pronounced "Wadzo Nanna-tassis"
is Abenaki for "Mountain Hummingbird" and was selected from many
entries in the "Name That Train" Contest. Read more about the dedication and new name on our website www.thecog.com.
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"Name That Train" Contest Winners
A Pennsylvania couple who spent part of their summer vacation in New Hampshire's White Mountains are the winners of the "Name That Train" contest. Ruth and Larry Kirkman of Brookville, PA made the 700-mile trip north to be a part of the festivities. The name, Wajo Nanatasis, was chosen out of the 200 plus names submitted. Wajo Nanatasis is Abenaki for "Mountain Hummingbird."
The name was, in part, selected with the help of another submission. Cathi Belcher of Jackson, NH suggested the name Abenaki Hummingbird, a name that honors the Native American heritage of Mount Washington, while describing "little workhorses with tiny environmental footprints."
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Last Chance to Enter Photo Contest
Throughout the past summer people have been submitting family photographs taken over the years at The Cog to the contest. Photo entries were selected each week and featured on the website. The drawing for the grand prize will be held on October 24th,
2008.
The last day to receive entries into the Photo Contest is Friday, October 17. Email your generational photo of a visit to the Cog with your caption, name address, telephone number with permission to use the photo to: photos@thecog.com.
All entrees received will be entered into the drawing to win a White Mountains Vacation for a family of 4, which includes tickets to all 16 White Mountain Attractions, plus a 3-night stay at the grand and historic Mount Washington Resort at Bretton Woods.
For questions or more information about the contest, email us at: photos@thecog.com or go to our website www.thecog.com.
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