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ALL ABOARD THE TRAIN
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| We attended an Elderhostel that was devoted to the history of some of the famous trains of New England. We were able to ride aboard a few of these trains that had been reconditioned and are used now as tourist attractions and/or still used for transportation. Our first ride was on the Cape Cod Central Railroad. From Cape Cod we were taken by bus to New Hampshire to board the Lake Winnipesaukee "hobo" Railroad for lunch and a ride along the lake. The next train we visited , The Flying Yankee" was still being reconditioned, but we were able to sit inside one of the cars that had been returned to its beautiful original state. We were given the history of the Conway Notch Train before taking the trip on that train through the "Notch". While in New Hampshire our most exciting train ride was on the Cog Railway to the top of Mount Washington. Our train "safari" ended with a trip aboard the Essex Steam Train followed by a ride aboard a riverboat. |
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| Cape Cod Central Railroad Train at Conway Notch |
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At Lake Winnipesaukee |
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| All Aboard For The Ride On Display |
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The Flying Yankee was built in 1935. There were only two other trains built similarly. It is stainless steel, with a diesel-electric engine. The interior was plush, with an art deco theme. After 1957 it was no longer in use but remained as a display, where it was vandalized and left to deteriorate. Restoration was started in 1997 and is ongoing. |
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| Engine Room Reconditioned Coach |
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Through The Conway Notch |
| Taking The Cog Railway to the Top of Mount Washington. |
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The Steam Locomotive At Essex Connecticut Is Ready To Roll. |
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SCENES ALONG THE WAY |
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Lake Winnipesaukee |
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From the Boat at Essex, Connecticut |
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Gillette Castle Opera House |
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