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“Beautiful scenic rail tour”
Until a decade after the end of the Civil War, stagecoaches were the preferred method of transportation to the North Conway area. The rail line from Conway to North Conway was completed from Conway on June 3, 1872, during the administration of President Ulysses S. Grant and extended to Intervale in October 1874. That same year, the Portsmouth, Great Falls and Conway Railroad built the North Conway station. Noted architect Nathaniel J. Bradlee of Boston designed the beautiful structure, which has changed little since it was built. The station measured 30 feet by 100 feet and housed separate men's and ladies' waiting rooms, a ticket office, baggage room and restrooms. Two curving mahogany staircases led to offices in metal sheathed domed towers on the second level. An E. Howard, eight-day clock was installed in the face of the building facing the park.
Such a fun ride on the Conway rails. If you are in the area this is a cute trip to sit back and relax and enjoy the breeze and the views. We chose the three hour ride and opted for an upgraded... Read more
This ranks in the category of... Been there done that and it's checked off my list. The trains are reasonably enjoyable to ride. It's only an 8 mile trip from Conway to Attitash ski area. There's... Read more
This trip was about setting expectations. Realized by going so late in the season due to schedule conflicts much of the 'color' would be gone, but was excited for the train ride itself. The... Read more
Conway Scenic Railroad
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