The Mount Washington Railway is the world’s first mountain-climbing cog railway. Opened in 1869, it remains the second-steepest in the world, with grades reaching up to a remarkable 37%! It’s an engineering marvel that solved a difficult problem in an era when people believed anything was possible. At the same time, the train offers a spectacular journey: from dense forest at the base to alpine tundra at the summit, crossing three distinct climate zones. And where does it take you? To Mount Washington, a peak notorious for “the world’s worst weather,” where the strongest wind gust of 231 mph / 371 km/h was ever recorded!

Thinking of skipping the traffic and heading to Cape Cod by train? The CapeFLYER is your best-kept secret for a stress-free summer escape. This seasonal rail service runs from Boston’s South Station to Hyannis, and offers a comfortable, affordable, scenic, and surprisingly social alternative to the infamous Cape Cod car crawl.