Walt Disney World Railroad

This is a great train ride around the Magic Kingdom. It gives a good overview of the park.

Some stats:

• Opening Date: October 1, 1971
• Speed: 10-12 mph
• Trip Time: Approximately 20 minutes to circle the entire park
• Ride System: Steam-powered/diesel-fueled
• Description from MK Guidemap: Ride an authentic steam train with stops at Frontierland and Mickey's Toontown Fair
• Trains: The names of the four locomotives on the Walt Disney World Railroad are as follows:
  • Walter E. Disney - Steam train named for Walt Disney; red engine and red cars
  • Roy O. Disney - Steam train named for Walt Disney's brother; red engine and blue cars
  • Lilly Belle - Steam train named for Walt Disney's wife, Lillian; green engine and green cars
  • Roger E. Broggie - Steam train named for a MAPO (formerly known as the manufacturing division of WDI, named after MAry POppins) executive; green engine and yellow cars

If you are interested in the WDW and Disneyland Railroads and their history, please visit the Carolwood Pacific Historical Society, which is chaired by Michael Broggie, Roger Broggie's son.