FIELD TRIPS
Field trips to Mount Washington Cog Railway provide lessons in history, science, math. In The Cog Museum at Marshfield Base Station, students will learn about inventor Sylvester Marsh’s innovative railway design, the Industrial Revolution, the railway’s green technology and more through visual, audio, and video displays. As students ascend the Northeast’s tallest peak, the train’s brakeman will highlight aspects of Mount Washington’s scenery, including plant life, rock formations, climate, and more. Brakemen will also answer any math-related questions about the train and railway such as speed and distance. Customized field trip dates and times might be available upon request. Reservations must be made at least one week in advance.
supports classroom learning in:
Social Studies, Science.
topics covered:
History, STEM, Industrial Revolution, geology, biology, physics, ecosystems, sustainability, mathematics, technology.
contact info
Name: Group Sales
Phone: 603-278-2256
Email: [email protected]
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ABOUT
Mount Washington Cog Railway
Visit the world’s first mountain-climbing cog railway! Designed by inventor Sylvester Marsh in 1869, Mount Washington Cog Railway offers 3-hour round trip excursions to the highest peak in the Northeast aboard historic steam and biodiesel trains. Before boarding the train, groups can take a tour of The Cog Museum at Marshfield Base Station to learn more about the railway’s history. Aboard the train, groups will see Mount Washington’s geological formations, native plants, and more. The train’s brakemen will answer any questions your group may have during the excursion. The railway is not properly mapped by GPS services, so it is highly recommended that visitors use directions provided on Mount Washington Cog Railway’s website to ensure they do not get lost.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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Railroad Excursion Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Did you know that before the invention and popular use of the railroad, Americans told time by the position of the sun in the sky? After the development of the railway system, consistent, accurate time became necessary. In 1883, Standard Railway Time was adopted. Shortly after that, the four time zones—eastern standard, central daylight, mountain standard, and Pacific daylight—were adopted. Who knew that an invention in transportation could drastically alter how Americans told time?
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In the Cog Museum at Marshfield Base Station, scouts can learn about inventor Sylvester Marsh’s innovative railway design, the Industrial Revolution, the railway’s green technology and more through visual, audio, and video displays. As they ascend the Northeast’s tallest peak, the train’s brakeman will highlight aspects of Mount Washington’s scenery, including plant life, rock formations, climate, and more. Brakemen will also answer any math-related questions about the train and railway such as speed and distance. Customized field trip dates and times might be available upon request. Reservations must be made at least one week in advance.
supports scout badges in:
Social Studies, Science.
topics covered:
History, STEM, Industrial Revolution, geology, biology, physics, ecosystems, sustainability, mathematics, technology.
contact info
Name: Group Sales
Phone: 603-278-2256
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Mount Washington Cog Railway
Visit the world’s first mountain-climbing cog railway! Designed by inventor Sylvester Marsh in 1869, Mount Washington Cog Railway offers 3-hour round trip excursions to the highest peak in the Northeast aboard historic steam and biodiesel trains. Before boarding the train, groups can take a tour of The Cog Museum at Marshfield Base Station to learn more about the railway’s history. Aboard the train, groups will see Mount Washington’s geological formations, native plants, and more. The train’s brakemen will answer any questions your group may have during the excursion. The railway is not properly mapped by GPS services, so it is highly recommended that visitors use directions provided on Mount Washington Cog Railway’s website to ensure they do not get lost.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Railroad Excursion Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Did you know that before the invention and popular use of the railroad, Americans told time by the position of the sun in the sky? After the development of the railway system, consistent, accurate time became necessary. In 1883, Standard Railway Time was adopted. Shortly after that, the four time zones—eastern standard, central daylight, mountain standard, and Pacific daylight—were adopted. Who knew that an invention in transportation could drastically alter how Americans told time?
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At Marshfield Base Station, camp groups can visit the The Cog Museum, which features visual, audio, and video displays about inventor Sylvester Marsh’s innovative railway design, the Industrial Revolution, the railway’s green technology and more. As campers ascend the Northeast’s tallest peak, the train’s brakeman will highlight aspects of Mount Washington’s scenery, including plants, mountains of the Presidential Range, and more. Brakemen will also answer any math-related questions about the train and railway. Customized field trip dates and times might be available upon request. Field trips must be reserved at least a week in advance.
contact info
Name: Group Sales
Phone: 603-278-2256
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Mount Washington Cog Railway
Visit the world’s first mountain-climbing cog railway! Designed by inventor Sylvester Marsh in 1869, Mount Washington Cog Railway offers 3-hour round trip excursions to the highest peak in the Northeast aboard historic steam and biodiesel trains. Before boarding the train, groups can take a tour of The Cog Museum at Marshfield Base Station to learn more about the railway’s history. Aboard the train, groups will see Mount Washington’s geological formations, native plants, and more. The train’s brakemen will answer any questions your group may have during the excursion. The railway is not properly mapped by GPS services, so it is highly recommended that visitors use directions provided on Mount Washington Cog Railway’s website to ensure they do not get lost.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Railroad Excursion Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Did you know that before the invention and popular use of the railroad, Americans told time by the position of the sun in the sky? After the development of the railway system, consistent, accurate time became necessary. In 1883, Standard Railway Time was adopted. Shortly after that, the four time zones—eastern standard, central daylight, mountain standard, and Pacific daylight—were adopted. Who knew that an invention in transportation could drastically alter how Americans told time?
View Lesson Plan>>FIELD TRIPS
In the Cog Museum at Marshfield Base Station, homeschoolers can learn about inventor Sylvester Marsh’s innovative railway design, the Industrial Revolution, the railway’s green technology and more through visual, audio, and video displays. As they ascend the Northeast’s tallest peak, the train’s brakeman will highlight aspects of Mount Washington’s scenery, including plant life, rock formations, climate, and more. Brakemen will also answer any math-related questions about the train and railway such as speed and distance. Customized field trip dates and times might be available upon request. Reservations must be made at least one week in advance.
supports classroom learning in:
Social Studies, Science.
topics covered:
History, STEM, Industrial Revolution, geology, biology, physics, ecosystems, sustainability, mathematics, technology.
contact info
Name: Group Sales
Phone: 603-278-2256
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Mount Washington Cog Railway
Visit the world’s first mountain-climbing cog railway! Designed by inventor Sylvester Marsh in 1869, Mount Washington Cog Railway offers 3-hour round trip excursions to the highest peak in the Northeast aboard historic steam and biodiesel trains. Before boarding the train, groups can take a tour of The Cog Museum at Marshfield Base Station to learn more about the railway’s history. Aboard the train, groups will see Mount Washington’s geological formations, native plants, and more. The train’s brakemen will answer any questions your group may have during the excursion. The railway is not properly mapped by GPS services, so it is highly recommended that visitors use directions provided on Mount Washington Cog Railway’s website to ensure they do not get lost.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Railroad Excursion Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Did you know that before the invention and popular use of the railroad, Americans told time by the position of the sun in the sky? After the development of the railway system, consistent, accurate time became necessary. In 1883, Standard Railway Time was adopted. Shortly after that, the four time zones—eastern standard, central daylight, mountain standard, and Pacific daylight—were adopted. Who knew that an invention in transportation could drastically alter how Americans told time?
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You and your family are in for an unforgettable adventure when you ride the Mount Washington Cog Railway! Together, you’ll explore and take in the Summit of Mount Washington, including the Visitor Center museum, post office, and 360° views of the surrounding areas—5 states, Canada, and the Atlantic Ocean!
topics covered:
History, STEM, Industrial Revolution, geology, biology, physics, ecosystems, sustainability, mathematics, technology.
contact info
Phone: 603-278-5404
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Mount Washington Cog Railway
Visit the world’s first mountain-climbing cog railway! Designed by inventor Sylvester Marsh in 1869, Mount Washington Cog Railway offers 3-hour round trip excursions to the highest peak in the Northeast aboard historic steam and biodiesel trains. Before boarding the train, groups can take a tour of The Cog Museum at Marshfield Base Station to learn more about the railway’s history. Aboard the train, groups will see Mount Washington’s geological formations, native plants, and more. The train’s brakemen will answer any questions your group may have during the excursion. The railway is not properly mapped by GPS services, so it is highly recommended that visitors use directions provided on Mount Washington Cog Railway’s website to ensure they do not get lost.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Railroad Excursion Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Did you know that before the invention and popular use of the railroad, Americans told time by the position of the sun in the sky? After the development of the railway system, consistent, accurate time became necessary. In 1883, Standard Railway Time was adopted. Shortly after that, the four time zones—eastern standard, central daylight, mountain standard, and Pacific daylight—were adopted. Who knew that an invention in transportation could drastically alter how Americans told time?
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