![]() At the summit, riders are given 40 minutes to explore and take photos. Photograph: Courtesy Pikes Peak Cog Railwayįor those looking to climb the mountain, the hour-journey takes riders into scenic Pike National Forest and Englemann Canyon, passing boulders, a waterfall, and local flora and fauna along the way. And the train's iconic red cars are now equipped with cushioned and upholstered seats in lieu of old-timey wooden benches. The cog track itself (which allows the train to easily summit steep peaks) was replaced with a single-cog rail designed to improve safety and function. E very inch of the operation was revamped, starting at the depot where a second platform was added along with a scenic new walkway and a gift shop. Three years and $100-million dollars later, the result was worth it. ![]() The railway initially closed in 2017, citing infrastructure issues, but its 130-year legacy spurred the owners to invest in a total overhaul. And the views along the way are seriously unreal. The highest railway in the United States (and the highest cog railway in the world), the Broadmoor Manitou Springs Pikes Peak Cog Railway takes you 14,115 feet up the steep face of Pikes Peak mountain in Manitou Springs, Colorado. If you're building a bucket list of scenic trains rides across North America, you need to add this high-flying track in Colorado to your list.
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