Mount Washington Cog Railway Temporarily Suspends Steam-Powered Summit Trips for 2025 Season

Bretton Woods, NH — May 5, 2025 — The Mount Washington Cog Railway announces a delay of scheduled steam-powered excursions for the 2025 season.  Recent pre-season preparations revealed steam pressure reductions that would result in significantly slower ascent times, incompatible with the current operational schedule.

The temporary suspension of steam service in no way affects our primary operating schedule. Biodiesel-powered trips to the summit will continue to provide passengers with the opportunity to experience one of the world’s great rail adventures.

The Mount Washington Cog Railway remains committed to its steam heritage. The Railway intends to reintroduce steam-powered excursions to Waumbek Station during the fall foliage season. Following the 2025 summit season, a comprehensive refurbishment of steam locomotives MW2 and MW9 is scheduled, ensuring their continued normal operation far into the future.