Naugatuck & Derby Connecticut Trolley Railroad Train Real Photo Postcard

The Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway, inaugurated in 1891, stands as a historic cog railway renowned for transporting passengers to the summit of Pike's Peak in Colorado. Its construction represented a significant engineering achievement of the late 19th century, utilizing the innovative Marsh rack system to conquer the steep grades and rugged terrain, making one of North America's highest peaks accessible to the public.