All Time Locomotive Roster

As has often been discussed in regards to older locomotives, the identity of a particular locomotive becomes clouded as time passes. Locomotives built in the early 1800's have been rebuilt many times, and it is entirely probable that very few original parts remain. Such is the case with the Mt. Washington Cog Railway locomotives currently in service. Over the last several years, an aggressive rebuilding program has resulted in most, if not all, of the locomotives receiving either new boilers, frames or cabs, and in some cases all three. Of course brakes, cylinders, bearings, gears, cogs, etc. are replaced routinely as needed. With the exception of the #8 and the #10, no new locomotives were purchased after 1908 (Waumbek), and in fact prior to that all locomotives were purchased in the 1800's. This rebuilding process takes place today as engines are brought into the shop each winter and necessary work completed. July of 1997 saw the #6, Great Gulf ,emerge completely rebuilt with new running gear.

The roster below can be difficult at times to follow. Many changes were made in the over 130 years of operation. As you will see, many engines carried more than one name or number in its lifespan. And often the tender from one engine is used on another, further making pictures difficult to identify.

I have used two excellent books about the Cog Railway as well as my own observations to compile this roster. While this roster is as complete as I could research at the present time, it should not be considered the "final word" about the subject.

I strongly recommend anyone interested in the Cog to search out Railway to the Moon by Glen M. Kidder. It is a significant volume with a large quantity of photographs. It is out of print and in fact a limited edition of 1500 copies published by Courier printing in 1969, the 100th anniversary of the Cog. Another important volume in Donald H. Bray's They Said it Couldn't be Done, published in 1984 by Kendall/Hunt.Mr. Bray has been closely associated with the Railway for many years and tells the story of the Cog with an insider's knowledge. And finally, I commend to your reading I Conquered My Mountain, the autobiography of Ellen Crawford Teague, published in 1982 by Phoenix Publishing. Mrs. Teague assumed ownership and was President of the Cog following the death of her husband, Arthur S. Teague (after whom the #10 is named) in 1967, until the present owners purchased the road in the early 80's.During her tenure, she could be seen bustling about the Base.

So, here we go!

CURRENT ROSTER OF LOCOMOTIVES

Pictures of these locomotives may be seen in the Picture Gallery

HISTORICAL ROSTER
Pictures of these locomotives may be seen in the Picture Gallery