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Walt Disney loved a good railroad. He built one in his backyard when he lived in California, and he built one that circles Disneyland in Anaheim. So naturally, when it came to building the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, that park had to have a railroad too. Walt bought some engines from a railway on the Yucatan penninsula in Mexico and brought them to Florida to be restored. They were made over to look very old fashioned, including the ability to run on steam. They were ready for the grand opening of the park in October 1971. The Walt Disney World railroad runs in a circle around the park. There are stops at Main Street USA, Frontierland and Mickey’s Toon Town. This sign is from the Main Street station.
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oppss let me take a ride! am glad i did not miss the twtw today.
happy Thursday!
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When son was too young to ride many of the ‘big’ attractions at Disneyland, we would often ride Walt’s beautiful train that encircled the park.
He loved it and I loved it that he loved it. Thanks for the memory.
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That’s very interesting! Really I have no idea that Disneyland is in Florida. Goshhhhh. I don’t read enough…
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Hiya Tink, I never knew all of this stuff!? Just looking over your posts with a bit of longing. Not that I’m not grateful to finally be moving in, but if I had a choice I’d be in Disneyland!
TY again for your kindness and generosity, I LOVE them. xJ
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It’s been a long time since I’ve been to Disney World, I never knew that about the trains. Thanks for sharing, I love this kind of information.
Judy
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