Chronological Listing of All Locomotives

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 couple decades, 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, for instance, saw the #6, emerge completely rebuilt with new running gear.

The roster below is the result of much research. We are fortunate that the Kilburne Brothers of Littleton, NH had a great interest in the Cog Railway and took the time to record the very early years of construction and operation. 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.

Listed below is a complete list of the Mt. Washington Railway locomotives from 1866 to the present.  Clicking on the hyper-links will bring up a picture of the locomotive.