North Conway Scenic Railroad Trip New Hampshire USA

In North Conway, we take a ride on the North Conway Scenic Heritage Railway, excellent! We have only time to do the 1 hour return journey south to Conway and with the magnificent fall colours, it is a scenic ride! Our train is Diesel hauled (steam would have been awesome) and it's our first ride on an American railway; If I remember?
We travelled in 'Gertude Emma,' a car built way back in 1898 by the Pullman company. Restored in 1987, this car has seen a lot of action over the years!
Of course I spend the whole journey filming from the rear of the observation car.
Cameras used Fuji XT3 with 16-80mm lens
GoPro Hero 7 Black with Saramonic mic.
Music in order of play - 'After All' and 'Ferris Wheel' by Geographer. From the KZbin Music Library!
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[@davidwholly5209]

Stumbled on this video by chance. Watched the whole thing. As someone currently stuck in Florida, this makes me miss New England, where I'm from. I'd like to ride that train one day. Thank you for posting this.

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

Thanks a lot Dave! Yes, it was a great trip and so glad we stopped off at North Conway. Let's hope this Pandemic is overcome sooner than later? Cheers!

[@ArchYeomans]

New Hampshire has elements of the Old West but in New England. Mountains, rivers, lakes, forests, hey, even a sandy beach.

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

Yes, indeed it has! Cheers

[@KenanTurkiye]

Don't you love trains, trams, aren't they all beautiful :) come take a ride! (at folder 2, look my way)

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

Yep, I sure do! Best form of transport! Cheers👍

[@KenanTurkiye]

@@NigelHarperPhoto :) have a great day!

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

@@KenanTurkiye You Too!

[@austynshea7816]

I love riding on the outside platform with the engine right in front. So awesome

[@austynshea7816]

Listening to and feeling vibration gp7 with the track noise in the back round is weirdly relaxing even though it’s loud.

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

Yes, I agree, it's the best seat in the house! Now if it had been a steam loco, the photography would have been awesome, but I'd have been covered in soot. Hahaha, cheers!

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

@@austynshea7816 Yep, nothing quite like rail travel!

[@MrJMS814]

Nothing sounds as good as a classic, roots blown, two stroke V16!

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

Haha, yes! But personally the sound of a steam loco pounding away beats that! Still, I love the Diesel's horn, so typical of US railroads. Cheers!

[@pstr_93]

about time they use 573 Again..

[@chelseyyoung5917]

My dad and my stepmom are going this October and they are so so excited 😁

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

Chelsey, they're going to love it, particularly if they do the Crawford Notch route! Cheers👍

[@chelseyyoung5917]

@@NigelHarperPhoto I'll pass that on! Thanks for the info and the video ☺️

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

@@chelseyyoung5917 Thanks for your kind comments👍

[@Mountaindivisionrailfan252]

I'm pretty sure this has become the most viewed Conway Scenic video on KZbin- and for good reason! This is an awesome review. Never rode in that coach and it is cool to see what it is like. Make sure to check out the Mountaineer! It goes up Crawford Notch and the views a great, especially in the dome car or the screen room.

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

Thanks very much! I would've loved to do the Crawford Notch route, I no it would have been an awesome ride. Sadly we didn't have time! Cheers👍

[@joshuariddensdale2126]

I've been wanting to ride on that. We were just in NH a couple weeks ago, but didn't get around to it.

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

Shame you didn't have time, maybe next time? Anyway, hope you enjoyed the video, cheers!

[@daniel_arevalo_6490]

Amazing!

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

Thanks very much Daniel! Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers!

[@daniel_arevalo_6490]

@@NigelHarperPhoto I gave you a follow and I will be watching the rest of your videos! My son and I love trains!

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

@@daniel_arevalo_6490 Thanks so much for subbing and I hope you enjoy the many (mostly steam) railway videos I have. Cheers!

[@9005067]

thanks for sharing

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

Thanks Gary!

[@9005067]

@@NigelHarperPhotothanks nigel

[@sergeantscumbag2116]

ive lived in nh for almost my whole life and i havnt dont this yet im missing out

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

Well, you should go and do it! Particularly the ride to Crawford Notch! Cheers👍

[@JustinAEvans]

Going back here in October. You ever been to Gordys? It's a restaurant in the white mountains. Very nice place. Also, nice video!

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

We only had a couple of days in the White Mountains, so didn't make Gordys unfortunately! Cheers!

[@JustinAEvans]

@@NigelHarperPhoto yeah im only gonna be there a couple days as well. Thanks for responding

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

@@JustinAEvans You're welcome. Cheers!

[@9065de]

Looks so awesome! Can anyone go to the platform at the back like you did? Or do you need special permission?

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

Anybody can ride at the back and I think it was only a dollar or so more? But you need to be seated for Elf and safety reasons! Cheers

[@9065de]

@@NigelHarperPhoto Yes! We went today and it was only $3! It was AMAZING :) Definitely worth the extra fee. Thank you for your video, it made me realize it was even possible!

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

@@9065de Thanks! It is a great ride with and without the loco in front. Cheers!

[@phatsojr]

Lovely. Is this the 1-hour roundtrip journey? My hubby and I are planning on taking this trip next month. Thanks.

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

Thanks! Yes, this is the 1hour trip, but there's another longer and more scenic ride to Crawford Notch which is fab! However, we didn't have time when we there. Anyway, enjoy your trip. Cheers!

[@harshaare]

@@NigelHarperPhoto I was disappointed by the one hour trip, it got nothing... All the positive reviews are for the longer scenic one

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

@@harshaare Yes, The Crawford Notch ride is the one to do!

[@theamazingparkerC]

so. my best friend crosses that railway bridge and goes to that lake. im super scared. ive already told him its dangerous. what should i do? D:

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

Hahaha, how would I know? Probably would've done the same when I was a kid! Cheers

[@CarlosVasconcelosCanada]

Does the RDC stills running ?

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

Hi, I've no idea, as I don't live in the States. Probably best to Google that one! Cheers👍

[@strockjoc]

Is the 1hr ride worth it or do the 4hr one ?

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

If your short on time as we were, then the 1hour is worth it. But if I were there again, would definitely do the 4hour as the scenery is awesome. Cheers!

[@JohnTaylor-bf6ll]

I think there is a book directory of all private passenger railroads in USA, which details the length of each line plus running times / days, etc.

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

I'm sure you're right! Had I'd the time then the trip to Crawford Notch would have been a must do! Cheers👍

[@peterperkins2624]

This video has a date of Feb 11, 2020, yet it is "...in the fall". What week/month was it shot? We are planning to go approx. Nov 7, will we see these colors?

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

Hi Peter, Feb 11th, is the videos published date! We had a 12 day tour from October 5th and after a couple of days in Boston headed north to Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont etc. The fall colours were incredible, (see my other videos of NE) but I guess the colours peak at different times due to weather conditions and altitude. Hopefully, it will be great for you in November! Cheers👍

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

By the way, I have several videos on my channel of our tour around New England you may find useful and entertaining!