Throwing a switch         
There is only 1 of these old style switches left in the system. This series of photos shows the 6 or 8 components that must be changed to let the cog locomotive push us up into the passing siding for the next upbound train which is waiting for us to clear the line below.
Date: 10/13/2006 Location: Mt. Washington, NH Views: 113 Collection Of:   David Larrabee
Rolling Stock: MWCR Track (Other/Not Listed) Author:  David Larrabee
Throwing a switch
Picture Categories: Scenic,Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action This picture is part of album:  A Cog Railway Descent from Mt. Washington, NH
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Richard Whitenight General David, they are unable to use standard switches if I remember correctly, due to the grade. 10/21/2006 4:06:16 PM

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