White Mountain Central Railroad Steam Locomotive

Official Home of the WMCRR Steam Train in Lincoln NH


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LATEST NEWS:

  • Clark's Trading Post and the WMCRR railroad are open.  Trains are running only on weekends during the fall months.
  • PLEASE NOTE temporarily the train is powered by the GE 65-ton #1943 diesel engine until the steam locomotive repairs are completed.
  • Please check the train ride schedule to be sure when they are running.
  • The regular park admission price now includes a short ride on the new SEGWAY vehicles.
  • This year's annual White Mountain Central Railroad Days will be held on the weekend of September 18-19.
    Tickets go on sale at the door at 10am.
    Revel in the rich history of railroading for a weekend of special trains on the White Mountain Central Railroad.
    Rail fans can ride steam locomotives and see rare and unique equipment on display.
    Baldwin #5 2-4-2T built 1906, and Porter 0-4-0T built 1931 steam locomotives with a heritage of the New Hampshire forest products industry are expected to be in operation. 
    GE 65-ton #1943 diesel engine will also be in operation on this spectacular weekend.
    There will be much to see and do including:
    • a steam powered logging train;
    • ride through the last in service covered railroad bridge in North America;
    • a real STEAM roller in operation;
    • rides in a 1929 Reo Rail Bus;
    • rides in a 1898 former Boston & Maine RR caboose and
    • other old time railroading activities. 
    • your ticket include the bear show, Segway ride and all the many other activities at Clark's Trading Post. 
    • Two Hobo RR trains on Saturday as well as Sunday from Hobo Junction to Woodstock and return.
  • Unfortunately Heisler #4 is out of service with its firebox and boiler under repair and will not be ready in time for RR Days - see photos
    Also Climax #6 recently broke a drive shaft and a new replacement will not be ready in time for RR Days - see photo
  • The WMCRR is now on Facebook.com.

Clark's Trading Post and the White Mountain Central RR are located on Rte 3 in Lincoln NH just off I-93.

The regular admission price includes all Clark's Trading Post standard attractions including the steam train ride and the new Segway ride.  Extended high speed Segway Safari ride is an additional cost.  Please note there are different height restrictions for each type of Segway ride. 

Tickets are purchased at the main entrance.

Visitors can also ride the Climax logging locomotive and talk to Leon, Russ and Bob our engineers. 
While our steam locomotive is very reliable, the motive power is subject to availability.

View the Steam Train Ride Video


The WMCRR is a private corporation and does not solicit donations.  

During her 50 year existence, the White Mountain Central Railroad has rescued steam locomotives and logging equipment from certain destruction.  

The WMCRR uses steam locomotives with driving rods, but also machines with toothed gearing typical of the North-American forest railroads.

These locomotives were built to the designs of Shay, , Baldwin, Porter and Heisler.

In 2010, the WMCRR has five steam engines, including three in operating state: a , a Baldwin, and one Porter.  

All the steam locomotives operate on Railroad Days.  The daily steam train ride is normally powered by the .


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US Rt. 3, Lincoln, New Hampshire

Disclaimers:

  • The WMCRR and Clark's trading Post are not legally responsible for any inaccuracies in information on this website
  • All schedules, fares and motive power are subject to change without notification.
  • Only certified "service dogs" accompanied by their masters can be brought aboard the train.


Last Modified 9/9/10 9:09 AM