The Mount Washington Cog Railway.

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ChinaHaun19

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This railroad is still in service to this day. It was a weird one.

In the 1800s, people didn't always need, you know, a car, to take this railroad. Instead, they would strap themselves onto a little wooden slide, kind of like a skateboard I guess, and rocket down the mountain, fully exposed to the elements, at speeds of up to 62 miles per hour. Seems safe. I don't know if they do that anymore but you can find out here:


Click here to read about this f****** railroad
 
We were there in the late 70's. I really wanted to ride up the mountain, but it was totally fogged in. Major disappointment.
Joe
 




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