Disney Railroads Discussion Board

Steve, I don't want to derail this topic, but how are the photo options out there in FL? You seem to have some really great vantage points for taking pictures, unlike here at DL, where the two "rail fan" observation areas were removed.

Steve, many thanks for creating this board. You mentioned in a private e-mail that there wasn't much traffic, but I see many great threads going on here! May your site become the "clearing house" for everything associated with Disney's trains!!

Very nicely done. Thanks again,

David has written a wonderful and very detailed article about the Fort Wildenerss RR, hopefully to be read in the next issue of the Carolwood Chronicle!

On teh Disneyland Ralroad, the practice (used to be) to walk the track every Wednesday before park opening, marking ties for replacement. Actually, the DRR was shut down for several weeks in October, 2002 for rail replacement and roadbed work, on the stretch of track along the Rivers of America, whi...

Thanks for the plug, Steve! If anyone is going to be at the NFFC show on Sunday, July 25th, I invite them to stop by my table to say hello and to look at a preview of the book.

You're right, Steve. I'm not sure if any part of the trains still exist, although that would be neat to investigate. The method for building the first monorail cars was taken directly from that used to build the Viewliner cars, however, according to Bob Gurr. As a minor correction to the first post,...

According to some engineers, the problem with the Lilly Belle is that it's "dead weight." it's heavy, and basically generates "no income" for the road. I would like to know where this information came from, however. What is your source? Please keep us informed, Michael, and let u...

Hi Florida Frontiersman, Most of the initial work, including dis-assembly, was handled in-house, but the project took FAR more money than had been expected, with very little results. As of this writing, the Tweetsie Railroad in North Carolina will complete the restoration, much to the consternation ...