Conway Scenic Railroad (New Hampshire)
Conway Scenic Railroad - North Conway, NH
Photos from July 2007 and January 2009, featuring Canadian National 0-6-0 #7470 (Grand Trunk built 1921) with passenger and freight trains between North Conway, Bartlett, Crawford Notch, and Fabyan. The tourist railroad began operations in 1974 over 5.5 miles of the former Boston & Maine Railroad Conway Branch (built 1872) between North Conway and Conway. The railroad was extended over 27 miles of the former Maine Central's Mountain Division (built 1875) through Crawford Notch to Fabyan in 1995. For excursion information, visit the Conway Scenic Railroad Website.
Read MorePhotos from July 2007 and January 2009, featuring Canadian National 0-6-0 #7470 (Grand Trunk built 1921) with passenger and freight trains between North Conway, Bartlett, Crawford Notch, and Fabyan. The tourist railroad began operations in 1974 over 5.5 miles of the former Boston & Maine Railroad Conway Branch (built 1872) between North Conway and Conway. The railroad was extended over 27 miles of the former Maine Central's Mountain Division (built 1875) through Crawford Notch to Fabyan in 1995. For excursion information, visit the Conway Scenic Railroad Website.
Conway Scenic Railroad
The Massachusetts Bay Railroad Enthusiasts Steam Through The Notch special stops at Crawfords to take on water and give passengers the chance to explore the depot. 7470 is typically run in summer and fall on the Conway Scenic Railroad Valley Train between North Conway and Conway. The engine received a significant overhaul between 2002 and 2006, and this was the first time since returning to service that 7470 made the 1365 foot climb through Crawford Notch.
