Michael (Midas) Mulligan
Pikes Peak Cog Railway Railcar Undercarriage Study
The undercarriage of one of the large railcars at Pikes Peak Cog Railway in Manitou Springs, CO. This was taken from "the pit" and shows one side of the front of the truck. The car barn has only one rack, so you can see the unengaged cog on the left.
Normally there are two racks set 180 degrees out of phase. This reduces the wear on the cogs and the racks. But in the car barn, which is level, there is little force needed so only one rack is present.
The Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway runs from Manitou Springs (just West of Colorado Springs, CO) to the top of Pikes Peak, 14,115' (4302m although there is controversy about the actual height of the peak). It is the highest "rack" railway in the world. For details on the Railway, see www.cograilway.com.
Pikes Peak Cog Railway Railcar Undercarriage Study
The undercarriage of one of the large railcars at Pikes Peak Cog Railway in Manitou Springs, CO. This was taken from "the pit" and shows one side of the front of the truck. The car barn has only one rack, so you can see the unengaged cog on the left.
Normally there are two racks set 180 degrees out of phase. This reduces the wear on the cogs and the racks. But in the car barn, which is level, there is little force needed so only one rack is present.
The Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway runs from Manitou Springs (just West of Colorado Springs, CO) to the top of Pikes Peak, 14,115' (4302m although there is controversy about the actual height of the peak). It is the highest "rack" railway in the world. For details on the Railway, see www.cograilway.com.