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Great stuff in Parts I and II, Steve -- can't wait for III! Well done!
"Disneyland is often called a magic kingdom because
it combines fantasy and history, adventure and learning,
together with every variety of recreation and fun,
designed to appeal to everyone."
- Walt Disney
"Disneyland is all about turning movies into rides."
- Michael Eisner
I was at Disneyland on Opening Day, and my mother tells a story from those days. We were getting aboard the train, but my mother refused, saying it was too hot, no shade, and Walt Disney heard her. The next time we came to Disneyland, the train seating area had shade.
I was at Disneyland on Opening Day, and my mother tells a story from those days. We were getting aboard the train, but my mother refused, saying it was too hot, no shade, and Walt Disney heard her. The next time we came to Disneyland, the train seating area had shade.
Maybe, maybe. The original Frontierland Station was built without platform covers. They were a later addition.
Steve
I lookforward seeing what eles you have store for us....
Amazing how now now Disneyland Rail Road is part of the
u.s. railroad History also I miss the Old, Santa Fe part of the Disneyland
Back in 1966 I was on the Old Santa Fe Train coming from back east,
they gave me my brother free ticket to go to Disneyland and also ticket to go
on the Santa Fe and Disneyland rail road that was so cool you can see same tickets today on the wall in the Main St. station!
Is Knott's getting rid of their old locomotive then? It's kind of funny what a convoluted, coast-to-coast deal that poor little engine went through just to end up moving a few miles down the road. At least it's found a good home... Knott's may be a shell of what it once was, but it's still one of the more authentic theme park representations of the Wild West. It's sad what happened to the combine car though!
Is Knott's getting rid of their old locomotive then? It's kind of funny what a convoluted, coast-to-coast deal that poor little engine went through just to end up moving a few miles down the road. At least it's found a good home... Knott's may be a shell of what it once was, but it's still one of the more authentic theme park representations of the Wild West. It's sad what happened to the combine car though!
The story of the "first" Ward Kimball steam locomotive is indeed a strange, convoluted one! Knott's is currently restoring the engine, and they plan to put it in service on the Ghost Town & Calico Ry.
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