Members of the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade (from left) John Fiorella, Jim DeMars, Brennen Smith, Bob Collins and John Calder, who are from Maine and New Hampshire, stand by their cannon before the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" ceremony at Fabyan Station in Bretton Woods on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
John Calder (right) of the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade prepares to reload the cannon after the battery's first shot during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" ceremony at Fabyan Station in Bretton Woods on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Bob Collins (center) and John Calder of the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade prepare to fire the second cannon round during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" ceremony at Fabyan Station in Bretton Woods on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
John Calder (right) of the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade covers his ears as the battery's cannon fires a second shot during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" ceremony at Fabyan Station in Bretton Woods on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Attendees take photos and videos as the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade fires its third cannon shot during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" ceremony at Fabyan Station in Bretton Woods on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Scenic historian Rob Owen (center) speaks to the crowd during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" ceremony at Fabyan Station in Bretton Woods on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Scenic owner David Swirk speaks on the history of the occasion and looking ahead to the future during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" ceremony at Fabyan Station in Bretton Woods on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Scenic owner David Swirk (second from right) speaks on the history of the occasion and looking ahead to the future during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" ceremony at Fabyan Station in Bretton Woods on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Scenic owner David Swirk speaks on the history of the occasion and looking ahead to the future during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" ceremony at Fabyan Station in Bretton Woods on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Scenic owner David Swirk speaks on the history of the occasion and looking ahead to the future during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" ceremony at Fabyan Station in Bretton Woods on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Scenic owner David Swirk (second from center right) speaks on the history of the occasion and looking ahead to the future during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" ceremony at Fabyan Station in Bretton Woods on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Scenic owner David Swirk stands with the MWV Community Band Conductor Therese Davison after the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" ceremony at Fabyan Station in Bretton Woods on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
People check out the Mountaineer train's engine after the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" ceremony at Fabyan Station in Bretton Woods on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The MWV Community Band, historic re-enactors, and other community guests settle into their seats during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" train ride from North Conway to Fabyan Station on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The train passes by the Saco River on a bluebird day during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" train ride from North Conway to Fabyan Station on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The train begins its passage over the Frankenstein Trestle during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" train ride from North Conway to Fabyan Station on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The Frankenstein Trestle is seen from the back of the train car during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" train ride from North Conway to Fabyan Station on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mount Willard is seen out the train window during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" train ride from North Conway to Fabyan Station on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mount Willard is seen out the train window during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" train ride from North Conway to Fabyan Station on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Route 302 cuts through the mountain slopes, seen during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" train ride from North Conway to Fabyan Station on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The mountains loom behind the Omni Mount Washington Resort, seen during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" train ride from North Conway to Fabyan Station on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The mountains loom behind the Omni Mount Washington Resort, seen during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" train ride from North Conway to Fabyan Station on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The mountains loom behind the Omni Mount Washington Resort, seen during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" train ride from North Conway to Fabyan Station on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The mountains loom behind the Omni Mount Washington Resort, seen during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" train ride from North Conway to Fabyan Station on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Route 302 cuts through the mountain slopes, seen during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" train ride from North Conway to Fabyan Station on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The train passes over the Frankenstein Trestle during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" train ride from North Conway to Fabyan Station on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
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Members of the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade (from left) John Fiorella, Jim DeMars, Brennen Smith, Bob Collins and John Calder, who are from Maine and New Hampshire, stand by their cannon before the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" ceremony at Fabyan Station in Bretton Woods on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
John Calder (right) of the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade prepares to reload the cannon after the battery's first shot during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" ceremony at Fabyan Station in Bretton Woods on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Bob Collins (center) and John Calder of the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade prepare to fire the second cannon round during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" ceremony at Fabyan Station in Bretton Woods on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
John Calder (right) of the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade covers his ears as the battery's cannon fires a second shot during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" ceremony at Fabyan Station in Bretton Woods on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Attendees take photos and videos as the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade fires its third cannon shot during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" ceremony at Fabyan Station in Bretton Woods on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Scenic historian Rob Owen (center) speaks to the crowd during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" ceremony at Fabyan Station in Bretton Woods on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Scenic owner David Swirk speaks on the history of the occasion and looking ahead to the future during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" ceremony at Fabyan Station in Bretton Woods on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Scenic owner David Swirk (second from right) speaks on the history of the occasion and looking ahead to the future during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" ceremony at Fabyan Station in Bretton Woods on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Scenic owner David Swirk speaks on the history of the occasion and looking ahead to the future during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" ceremony at Fabyan Station in Bretton Woods on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Scenic owner David Swirk speaks on the history of the occasion and looking ahead to the future during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" ceremony at Fabyan Station in Bretton Woods on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Scenic owner David Swirk (second from center right) speaks on the history of the occasion and looking ahead to the future during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" ceremony at Fabyan Station in Bretton Woods on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Scenic owner David Swirk stands with the MWV Community Band Conductor Therese Davison after the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" ceremony at Fabyan Station in Bretton Woods on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
People check out the Mountaineer train's engine after the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" ceremony at Fabyan Station in Bretton Woods on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The MWV Community Band, historic re-enactors, and other community guests settle into their seats during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" train ride from North Conway to Fabyan Station on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The train passes by the Saco River on a bluebird day during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" train ride from North Conway to Fabyan Station on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The train begins its passage over the Frankenstein Trestle during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" train ride from North Conway to Fabyan Station on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The Frankenstein Trestle is seen from the back of the train car during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" train ride from North Conway to Fabyan Station on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mount Willard is seen out the train window during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" train ride from North Conway to Fabyan Station on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mount Willard is seen out the train window during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" train ride from North Conway to Fabyan Station on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Route 302 cuts through the mountain slopes, seen during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" train ride from North Conway to Fabyan Station on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The mountains loom behind the Omni Mount Washington Resort, seen during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" train ride from North Conway to Fabyan Station on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The mountains loom behind the Omni Mount Washington Resort, seen during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" train ride from North Conway to Fabyan Station on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The mountains loom behind the Omni Mount Washington Resort, seen during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" train ride from North Conway to Fabyan Station on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The mountains loom behind the Omni Mount Washington Resort, seen during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" train ride from North Conway to Fabyan Station on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Route 302 cuts through the mountain slopes, seen during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" train ride from North Conway to Fabyan Station on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The train passes over the Frankenstein Trestle during the Conway Scenic Railroad's "Completion Commemoration Special" train ride from North Conway to Fabyan Station on Aug. 2. After the special train ride from North Conway, the ceremony celebrated the railroad track's completion in August of 1875, with re-creations of the music played by the Mt. Washington Valley Community Band and cannon salutes by the 6th Maine Artillery Brigade re-enactors to mirror the original celebration. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
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