The world's first mountain Cog Railway is up and running for the season

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(Free-Press-Release.com) June 21, 2011 -- The Mount Washington Cog Railway, the world's first mountain cog railway in the world, is now open for its 142nd season. The Railway is offering departure times to the summit a half an hour earlier this season, with trains leaving at 8:30 a.m., or 9:30 a.m. most of the season. This change allows passengers about an hour of time to check out the summit, as well as free admission to the Mount Washington Observatory Museum.

The Train ride and Observatory Tour will run on the 2:30 p.m. train July 12, August 23, September 13 and October 11.

Starting on June 18 a steam engine will run everyday at 8:30 a.m. There are special deals on tickets for the last trains of the day most of the summer and fall. A family of two adults and two children save $43 by purchasing a family pass and adults can save $9 per ticket.

Tickets for train rides on the Cog Railway can be purchased at www.TheCog.com. It is recommended tickets be purchased in advance as they are quite popular. For more information including details for specials" contact The Cog at 1-800-922-8825 or in New Hampshire at 603-278-5404 .

Three-hour round trip tickets are $62 for adults (age 13-64), $57 for seniors (65 and up), $39 for children (age 4-12) and children age three and under ride free on an adult’s lap (limited to one child per adult). For a list of departure times visit the website. it is highly suggested passengers arrive 30 minutes before their train’s departure.

By joining The Cogger Club for $149 passengers can ride the Cog as many times as they like until December 2012. Club members will get one ride in the Biodiesel locomotive and earn discounts for family members and guests. Blackout dates for Cogger Club members are July 2, 3, 4, September 3, 4, 5 and from September 23 to October 11.

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