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The Walt Disney World Railroad is a special part of the Magic Kingdom and represents Walt himself. There is a lot of history in those steam engines. Let’s take a look at some neat facts about the Walt Disney World Railroad.

• One of the opening day attractions
• 4 steam engine trains in total
• Manufactured by Baldwin Automotive Works of Philadelphia
• Made between 1915 – 1928
• Originally made for United Railways of Yucatan
• Spent the early years hauling sugar and jute through the Yucatan Peninsula
• Restored & repainted for opening day in 1971
• Restoration took over 2 years
• Fireboxes were reconfigured to burn diesel oil for fuel to generate steam
• 1^st attraction to be completed at Magic Kingdom
• Consumes 25 gallons of fuel and 200 gallons of water per hour
• Track is 1.5 miles long around Magic Kingdom
• Stations at Main Street USA, Frontierland, and Fantasyland
• Each train has a name and number: #1 – Walter E. Disney, #2 – Lilly Belle (after Lillian Disney), #3 – Roger E. Broggie (Imagineer), #4 – Roy Disney

• Each locomotive pulls 5 passenger cars with a seating capacity of 75 per car for a total of 375 guests per train
• Over 3.7 million passengers ride each year

Is the train a must do for you and your family?

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Susanne

Susanne Kain was not born a Disney fan, but after marrying into a family that loves all things Disney, it didn’t take long for them to transform her into a Disney lover too! Since then, she has been to Disney over 10 times and falls in love even more with each visit. A self-proclaimed foodie, she is always looking for the next best dish that Disney has to offer! When Susanne isn’t dreaming of Disney, planning her next trip, or visiting a park, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son who also share her love of Disney.

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