Lincoln, NH
At a Glance
- TypeHeritage railroad & tourist attraction
- LocationLincoln, NH
About White Mountain Central Railroad
The White Mountain Central Railroad runs a 2‑kilometre standard‑gauge loop through Clark’s Bears in Lincoln, New Hampshire, departing from the former Freedomland U.S.A. station. The steam‑powered train travels north past a locomotive shop, crosses the Pemigewasset River on a historic 1904 Howe‑truss covered bridge—the only remaining Howe railroad bridge worldwide—and then weaves through woods before passing beneath the Interstate 93 ramp to complete the 30‑minute round trip.
Upcoming Events
No ticketed events are currently listed for White Mountain Central Railroad. Many heritage operators publish schedules seasonally or run on regular open hours instead of dated events.
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Find the Depot
The Trains
The White Mountain Central Railroad runs on standard‑gauge track for about 2 kilometres, departing from the former Freedomland U.S.A. station at Clark’s Bears, traveling north through the park, crossing the Pemigewasset River on a 1904 Howe‑truss covered bridge, passing a small locomotive shop, being pursued by the “Wolfman” in a primitive prospector car, and finally passing under the Interstate 93 ramp to its terminus. The line’s rolling stock includes the “Wolfman” prospector car and a historic locomotive that operates regular steam service, while the station building and the covered bridge are original structures relocated to the railroad’s route.
History
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Construction of the White Mountain Central Railroad begins in 1955, laying the groundwork for a purpose‑built tourist line within Clark’s Bears. The line opens to the public on July 30, 1958, becoming one of the few New England attractions to run regular steam service on standard‑gauge track. In 1964 the owners acquire the former Freedomland U.S.A. station building and relocate a 1904 Howe‑truss covered bridge from East Montpelier, Vermont, reassembling it over the Pemigewasset River at the park. The bridge’s relocation marks the only surviving Howe railroad bridge in the world, according to the New Hampshire state inventory.
Around the Depot
New Hampshire's White Mountain Central Railroad runs just 3 mi from the J.E. Henry Railway at Loon Mountain, with the Mount Washington Cog Railway about 23 mi out.
Clarks Trading PostTrain Ride·★ 4.6 (4077)3 min walkView →The Americana BuildingMuseum·★ 5 (1)2 min walkDirections →Clark's BearsThemed Attraction·★ 4.6 (4103)2 min walkDirections →Clark's Historic Covered BridgeAttraction·★ 4 (9)2 min walkDirections →Clark’s Trading PostAttraction·★ 5 (7)3 min walkDirections →
Granite State Scenic Railroad and Rail BikesTrain Ride·★ 4.3 (1472)<1 miView →
Cafe Lafayette Dinner TrainTrain Ride·★ 4.4 (630)1.3 miView →
J.E. Henry Railway at Loon MountainTrain Ride·★ 5 (2)2.7 miView →
Mount Washington Cog RailwayTrain Ride·★ 4.7 (6940)23 miView →
Ashland Railroad Station MuseumMuseum·★ 4.5 (62)25 miView →Fay Wayside Picnic AreaPark·★ 4.7 (26)<1 miDirections →Lin-Wood Skate ParkPark·★ 4.3 (6)<1 miDirections →Getting There & Staying Nearby
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is White Mountain Central Railroad located?
White Mountain Central Railroad is located in Lincoln, NH.
How do I get tickets to White Mountain Central Railroad?
Tickets and current schedules are available on the operator's official website at http://whitemountaincentralrr.com/.