There’s nothing quite as spectacular as the fall leaves in New Hampshire. After all, people come from all over the country to see them! This scenic trail ride will take you 50 miles into the heart of the White Mountains, taking you past some of the dramatic views in the state in order to show you the fall foliage in a truly unforgettable way!
Conway Scenic Railway The Notch Train takes visitors through New Hampshire’s Crawford Notch, where you will enjoy breathtaking views over some of the White Mountain’s most dramatic scenery.
Ron Reiring/flickr The train runs a route that was built to be part of the Main Central Railroad’s Mountain Division Line. The high trestles were essential for getting through the mountainous terrain, and today they provide beautiful views from above the tree line.
Conway Scenic Railroad/facebook Inside, there are many options. The first class car offers air conditioning and access to lunch in the dining car, the Hattie Evans.
David Brossard/flickr The dome car, Dorthea Mae offers the best seating, especially for the twenty premium seats beneath the dome.
Ron Reiring/flickr Of course, even if you don’t have the added height from the dome car, the views are spectacular.
Ron Reiring/flickr Of course, with scenery this spectacular the ride is great no matter where you sit. The journey includes wide open spaces, and tight squeezes through the mountain terrain.
Conway Scenic Railroad/facebook The notch train ride covers 50 miles, and takes about 5 hours. Half way through, visitors are invited to stretch their legs at the Crawford Depot, before returning to the North Conway Depot.
Ron Reiring/flickr The historic stations along the way are almost as charming as the scenery, and match the fall colors.
Dennis Jarvis/flickr
This fall foliage train sounds perfectly perfect. All aboard! For the train schedule and additional information, click here.
Conway Scenic Railway
The Notch Train takes visitors through New Hampshire’s Crawford Notch, where you will enjoy breathtaking views over some of the White Mountain’s most dramatic scenery.
Ron Reiring/flickr
The train runs a route that was built to be part of the Main Central Railroad’s Mountain Division Line. The high trestles were essential for getting through the mountainous terrain, and today they provide beautiful views from above the tree line.
Conway Scenic Railroad/facebook
Inside, there are many options. The first class car offers air conditioning and access to lunch in the dining car, the Hattie Evans.
David Brossard/flickr
The dome car, Dorthea Mae offers the best seating, especially for the twenty premium seats beneath the dome.
Of course, even if you don’t have the added height from the dome car, the views are spectacular.
Of course, with scenery this spectacular the ride is great no matter where you sit. The journey includes wide open spaces, and tight squeezes through the mountain terrain.
The notch train ride covers 50 miles, and takes about 5 hours. Half way through, visitors are invited to stretch their legs at the Crawford Depot, before returning to the North Conway Depot.
The historic stations along the way are almost as charming as the scenery, and match the fall colors.
Dennis Jarvis/flickr
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