Right in North Conway town center behind Schouler Park (map) is the romantic old station of the Conway Scenic Railroad (tel 603-356-5251), built in 1874 and restored to its present condition in 1974. You can buy a ticket for the scenic ride through the mountain country; choose your seat from among those in the enclosed cars or the open-air "cinder collectors."

A steam locomotive and a 40-year-old and a 45-year-old diesel engine are on hand to provide the power, and if you go a little early you can visit the roundhouse to see where the locomotives are turned around. The trip takes about an hour.

In December, special Polar Express trips are run.

Conway Scenic Railroad
P O Box 1947
North Conway NH 03860
info@conwayscenic.com
Tel: 603-356-5251
Fax: 603-356-7606

—by Tom Brosnahan

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