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    Where is the World's oldest Mountain Cog railway and when was it opened?

    Question #121417. Asked by iwa2. (May 15 11 8:06 AM)


    skatharaki



    The Mount Washington Cog Railway, in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire is the first and oldest cog or rack railway in the world.
    The Cog has been in continuous operation since 1869 with service interruptions only during the World Wars.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Washington_Cog_Railway
    http://thecog.com/cog_history.php

    May 15 11, 9:09 AM
    iwa2

    		Thanks Skatharaki much obliged...

    May 16 11, 4:43 AM

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