Walt Disney World Railroad

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The development of the Walt Disney World Railroad (WDWRR) from the late 1960s to its opening in 1971 was overseen by Roger E. Broggie, vice president and general manager of Mapo, Inc., WED Enterprises' research and manufacturing branch.{{Harvp|Broggie|2014|p=317}}. Broggie previously supervised the building of the Disneyland Railroad in Disneyland in Anaheim, California.{{Harvp|Broggie|2014|p=216}}. From his experience with the railroad at Disneyland, Broggie determined that it was better to use existing steam locomotives, rather than building them entirely from scratch like the Disneyland Railroad's first two locomotives.

In 1968, he contacted rail historian Gerald M. Best who recently wrote Mexican Narrow Gauge,{{Cite book|last=Best|first=Gerald M.|year=1968|title=Mexican Narrow Gauge|edition=1st|publisher=Howell-North Books|access-date=February 20, 2025|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/mexicannarrowgau0000gera}} a book containing information about locomotives that could be obtained from a railroad boneyard in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, owned by the Ferrocarriles Unidos de Yucatán.{{Harvp|Broggie|2014|p=318}}.{{Harvp|Broggie|2014|pp=320–323}}. This was a {{Track gauge|3ft}} narrow-gauge system, the same gauge as the Disneyland Railroad.

In 1969, Broggie, along with fellow Disney employee and railroad-building expert Earl Vilmer, went to Mérida to investigate. They determined that four locomotives built by Baldwin Locomotive Works (BLW) could potentially be salvaged, along with a fifth locomotive built by American Locomotive Company (ALCO) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (formerly Pittsburgh Locomotive and Car Works), which was on display in front of the railroad company's headquarters. Broggie paid a total of US$32,750 for all five locomotives ($8,000 for each of the four locomotives in the boneyard plus an additional $750 for the fifth locomotive).{{Harvp|Amendola|2015|pp=148–149}}. The locomotives, along with an assortment of brass fittings and other spare parts given away for free, were immediately shipped by rail back to the United States.{{Harvp|Broggie|2014|p=324}}.

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The five locomotives and spare parts acquired by Roger Broggie were sent to the Tampa Ship Repair & Dry Dock Company in Tampa, Florida, to receive the aesthetic and mechanical restorations necessary to run on the planned WDWRR.{{efn|But upon arriving at the Tampa Ship Repair & Dry Dock Company at night, one of the locomotives' number plate was stolen before Broggie and his team unloaded the locomotives.{{Cite magazine|last=Stein|first=Margery|date=Fall 1982|title=Behind the Scenes: Walt Disney's Romance with the Rails|url=https://archive.org/details/DisneyNewsMagazine_Vol17.4_1982.Fall/page/20/mode/1up|magazine=Disney News|volume=17|issue=4|publisher=Walt Disney Productions|page=20|access-date=September 1, 2022}}}} At the time, this was the closest facility to the Walt Disney World site in Bay Lake, Florida with the space and equipment needed to accommodate full-size railroad rolling stock. Here, Transportation Superintendent Earl Vilmer, who had accompanied Broggie on his trip to Mexico, along with Project Engineer Bob Harpur and the facility's Machinist Supervisor George Britton, were tasked with the project's completion.{{Harvp|Broggie|2014|p=328}}.{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|pp=104–105}}.

The general idea for the restoration was to make the locomotives appear as if they were built in the 1880s.{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|p=106}}.{{Cite magazine|last=Seel|first=Rob|date=April 2011|title=Behind the Scenes at Walt Disney World|url=https://www.crmha.org/wp-content/uploads/newsletter/nl11-04.pdf|magazine=Central Crossings|volume=20|issue=4|publisher=Central Railway Model & Historical Association|page=6|access-date=January 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230126135040/https://www.crmha.org/wp-content/uploads/newsletter/nl11-04.pdf|archive-date=January 26, 2023}} This would include new diamond-shaped smokestacks and square-shaped headlamps.{{Cite web|last=Grant|first=Rich|date=March 18, 2015|title=How Walt Disney's Love of Trains Changed the World|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rich-grant/how-walt-disneys-love-of-trains-changed-the-world_b_6894946.html|work=HuffPost|access-date=June 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160318033725/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rich-grant/how-walt-disneys-love-of-trains-changed-the-world_b_6894946.html|archive-date=March 18, 2016}}{{Cite web|title=Behind The Steam Train Tour|url=http://www.wdwfamily.com/index.php/walt-disney-world-tours/74-behind-the-steam-train-tour|work=WDWFamily|access-date=December 31, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170415104011/http://www.wdwfamily.com/index.php/walt-disney-world-tours/74-behind-the-steam-train-tour|archive-date=April 15, 2017}} The original, dilapidated boilers of the four locomotives built by BLW were replaced with new, smaller boilers built by Dixon Boiler Works in Los Angeles, California.{{Harvp|Broggie|2014|p=329}}. Their worn-out wood and steel cabs were replaced with new ones made of fiberglass, and they were given new tenders, which used the trucks from the originals. Many of the smaller original parts on the locomotives such as the domes and brass bells on top of the boilers, the frames, the wheels, and the side rods were successfully refurbished and retained.{{Cite magazine|title=All Aboard! The Fire-Breathing Locomotive of Walt Disney World|url=https://archive.org/details/DisneyNewsMagazine_Vol11.1_1975.Winter/page/13/mode/1up|magazine=Disney News|volume=11|issue=1|publisher=Walt Disney Productions|date=Winter 1975|page=13|access-date=December 17, 2022}} The locomotives' fireboxes were also modified to burn ultra-low-sulfur diesel oil instead of bunker oil. Replicas of their builder's plates were also made to replace the originals.{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|p=33}}. The restoration cost of the four BLW locomotives and their tenders was around $125,000 each.

The ALCO locomotive acquired along with them could not be restored. Built in 1902, this locomotive was the oldest of the five locomotives purchased and was determined to have too many problems to be rebuilt. Some of its parts were cannibalized to help restore the four BLW locomotives, including its smokestack, which was fitted to the WDWRR's No. 4 locomotive.{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|pp=66-67}}. Afterwards, the remains of the ALCO locomotive were stored out of use at WED Enterprises in Glendale, California, until they were sold to an unknown locomotive broker in the mid-1980s.

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The restoration of the WDWRR's four locomotives, as well as the construction of five new open-air Narragansett-style excursion cars for each of them (twenty in total), was completed in less than two years.{{Harvp|Broggie|2014|p=331}}. The first completed set of five passenger cars was delivered to the Magic Kingdom park during April 1971 and the first completed locomotive arrived on May 15, 1971, several months before the park's opening.{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|pp=130–131}}.{{Cite web|date=May 15, 1971|title=May 15, 1971: Walt Disney World Railroad|url=http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-historic-walt-disney-world-construction-pho-019-photo.html|work=Orlando Sentinel|access-date=July 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160622132046/http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-historic-walt-disney-world-construction-pho-019-photo.html|archive-date=June 22, 2016}} Like the steam trains running on the Disneyland Railroad during Disneyland's opening day on July 17, 1955, the steam trains for the WDWRR were the first attraction in the Magic Kingdom park to be finished, and they have been operating in the park ever since it opened on October 1, 1971.{{Harvp|Broggie|2014|p=333}}. D tickets were required to ride on the WDWRR until 1982 when they were discontinued in favor of the pay-one-price admission system, allowing visitors to experience all of the park's attractions, including the WDWRR.{{Cite web|last=Christiansen|first=Kathleen|date=March 31, 2021|title=Disney World at 50: Compare 1971 Prices to Today's Costs|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/disney-world-50th-anniversary/os-prem-et-disney-world-50th-anniversary-1971-costs-and-today-prices-20210331-y4vowrdyynggjj235mzkxy3ov4-story.html|work=Orlando Sentinel|access-date=August 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220419105511/https://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/disney-world-50th-anniversary/os-prem-et-disney-world-50th-anniversary-1971-costs-and-today-prices-20210331-y4vowrdyynggjj235mzkxy3ov4-story.html|archive-date=April 19, 2022|url-access=subscription}}{{Cite web|last=Marshall|first=Jack|date=June 14, 2005|title=The History of Walt Disney World Tickets Part 1|url=https://allears.net/the-history-of-walt-disney-world-tickets-part-1/|work=AllEars.Net|access-date=August 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220417223317/https://allears.net/the-history-of-walt-disney-world-tickets-part-1/|archive-date=April 17, 2022}} George Britton, who was instrumental in getting the WDWRR's locomotives refurbished, became the railroad's foreman from the time the railroad opened until his retirement on April 6, 2006.{{Cite magazine|last=Broggie|first=Michael|date=Spring 2006|title=Veteran Disney Railroader to Retire|url=http://carolwood.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/CarolwoodChronicle-Issue26-2006Spring.pdf|magazine=Carolwood Chronicle|issue=26|publisher=Carolwood Pacific Historical Society|page=1|access-date=January 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001211053/http://carolwood.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/CarolwoodChronicle-Issue26-2006Spring.pdf|archive-date=October 1, 2016}}{{Cite web|last=Shafer|first=Bill|date=April 6, 2006|title=End of Line for Disney's Train Conductor|url=http://www.wesh.com/travelgetaways/8515043/detail.html|work=WESH|access-date=June 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071114213407/http://www.wesh.com/travelgetaways/8515043/detail.html|archive-date=November 14, 2007}} He would later pass away on October 10, 2022.{{Cite web|title=George Edward Britton Sr.|url=https://www.osceolamemgds.com/obituaries/George-Britton-4/#!/TributeWall|work=Osceola Memory Gardens|access-date=January 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111133456/https://www.osceolamemgds.com/obituaries/George-Britton-4/#!/TributeWall|archive-date=January 11, 2023}} The WDWRR would eventually become one of the most popular steam-powered railroads in the world with about 3.7 million passengers each year. It is run by Main Street Operations, which also operates the Main Street Vehicles in the Main Street, USA section.{{Harvp|Neal|Neal|2016|p=25}}.{{Cite magazine|last=Withers|first=Bob|date=November 2006|title=CPH'S Fellure Finally Arrives: He's A Steam Engineer|url=http://www.newrivertrain.com/pdfs/newsletter1106.pdf|magazine=Gondola Gazette|publisher=Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society|pages=1, 6–7|access-date=January 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101126102641/http://www.newrivertrain.com/pdfs/newsletter1106.pdf|archive-date=November 26, 2010}}{{rp|6}}{{Cite web|title=Main Street Vehicles – official website|url=https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/main-street-vehicles/|publisher=Walt Disney Parks and Resorts|access-date=January 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130313085154/https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/main-street-vehicles/|archive-date=March 13, 2013}} Between 1976 and 1977, the Auto-Train Corporation sponsored the WDWRR.{{Harvp|Crawford|2015|p=118}}.

For the first few months after the WDWRR opened to the public, Main Street, USA Station at the Magic Kingdom park's entrance, modeled after the former Victorian-style Saratoga Springs station in Saratoga Springs, New York, was the only stop for passengers along its route, making only complete round trips possible.{{Cite web|title=Walt Disney World Railroad Main Street U.S.A. Station|url=https://touringplans.com/magic-kingdom/attractions/walt-disney-world-railroad-main-street-usa-station|work=TouringPlans.com|access-date=January 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630080243/https://touringplans.com/magic-kingdom/attractions/walt-disney-world-railroad-main-street-usa-station|archive-date=June 30, 2016}}{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|p=177}}.{{Cite web|last=Mongello|first=Lou|date=September 14, 2007|title=Main Street, U.S.A|url=http://www.wdwradio.com/2007/09/main-street-usa/|work=WDWRadio|access-date=January 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170114025043/http://www.wdwradio.com/2007/09/main-street-usa/|archive-date=January 14, 2017}} On May 1, 1972, the first Frontierland Station opened near the Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café in the Frontierland section on the park's western edge.{{Cite web|title=Walt Disney World Railroad Frontierland Station|url=https://touringplans.com/magic-kingdom/attractions/walt-disney-world-railroad-frontierland-station|work=TouringPlans.com|access-date=January 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630080120/https://touringplans.com/magic-kingdom/attractions/walt-disney-world-railroad-frontierland-station|archive-date=June 30, 2016}}{{Cite magazine|last=Burns|first=Steve|date=Summer 2004|title=A Look at the Walt Disney World Railroad Train Stations|url=http://carolwood.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/CarolwoodChronicle-Issue22-2004Summer.pdf|magazine=Carolwood Chronicle|issue=22|publisher=Carolwood Pacific Historical Society|page=3|access-date=August 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709040836/http://carolwood.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/CarolwoodChronicle-Issue22-2004Summer.pdf|archive-date=July 9, 2022}} It was one of the last changes made to the WDWRR prior to the retirement of Roger Broggie on October 1, 1973.{{Harvp|Broggie|2014|p=131}}.

The WDWRR's third station, Mickey's Birthdayland Station, opened on June 18, 1988, in the Magic Kingdom park's brand-new Mickey's Birthdayland section adjacent to the Fantasyland section in the park's northeast corner, and the railroad was briefly renamed Mickey's Birthdayland Express to promote it.{{Cite web|title=Walt Disney World Railroad Fantasyland Station|url=https://touringplans.com/magic-kingdom/attractions/walt-disney-world-railroad-fantasyland-station|work=TouringPlans.com|access-date=January 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630082106/https://touringplans.com/magic-kingdom/attractions/walt-disney-world-railroad-fantasyland-station|archive-date=June 30, 2016}}{{Cite magazine|last=Burns|first=Steve|date=Fall 2004|title=Mickey's Toontown Fair|url=http://carolwood.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/CarolwoodChronicle-Issue23-2004Fall.pdf|magazine=Carolwood Chronicle|issue=23|publisher=Carolwood Pacific Historical Society|page=3|access-date=January 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181204103422/http://carolwood.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/CarolwoodChronicle-Issue23-2004Fall.pdf|archive-date=December 4, 2018}}{{Cite web|date=June 10, 2013|title=Unwrapping Mickey's Birthdayland at Magic Kingdom|url=https://d23.com/unwrapping-mickeys-birthdayland/|work=D23: the Official Disney Fan Club|publisher=The Walt Disney Company|access-date=September 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220415050520/https://d23.com/unwrapping-mickeys-birthdayland/|archive-date=April 15, 2022}} This also created a new connection between the Fantasyland and Tomorrowland sections for park guests. When the Mickey's Birthdayland section was renamed Mickey's Starland in 1990, Mickey's Toyland in late 1995, and Mickey's Toontown Fair in 1996, the signage for its WDWRR station changed three times, but the station's structure remained the same.{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|p=174}}.

In November 1990, the original Frontierland Station was demolished to make way for the new Splash Mountain log flume attraction and was replaced by the current Frontierland Station, which opened in December 1991 between the Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad attractions.{{Cite web|last=Mongello|first=Lou|date=September 14, 2007|title=Frontierland Trivia|url=http://www.wdwradio.com/2007/09/frontierland-trivia/|work=WDWRadio|access-date=January 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170114030854/http://www.wdwradio.com/2007/09/frontierland-trivia/|archive-date=January 14, 2017}} During construction of the Splash Mountain attraction and the current Frontierland Station, the WDWRR was temporarily renamed Backtrack Express and operated a single train in a shuttle mode along the section of track between the Main Street, USA and Mickey's Starland sections.{{Cite web|date=November 26, 1990|title=Off Track. Even Disney World Admits It...|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1990-11-26-9011240905-story.html|work=Orlando Sentinel|access-date=March 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190317104516/https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1990-11-26-9011240905-story.html|archive-date=March 17, 2019|url-access=subscription}} Additionally, the original water tower in the Frontierland section was removed and the current one was built in the Mickey's Starland section.

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In mid 2004, Mickey's Toontown Fair Station was demolished and completely rebuilt with a much shorter canopy.{{Cite web|date=May 24, 2004|title=Toontown Train Station Refurbishment|url=http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/walt-disney-world-railroad/news/24may2004-toontown-train-station-refurbishment.htm|work=WDWMagic.com|access-date=April 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160403000246/http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/walt-disney-world-railroad/news/24may2004-toontown-train-station-refurbishment.htm|archive-date=April 3, 2016}} On February 11, 2011, the Mickey's Toontown Fair section closed to make way for the new Storybook Circus area, part of a new expansion of the Fantasyland section.{{Cite web|date=February 12, 2011|title=A Look at the Closing of Mickey's Toontown Fair|url=http://attractionsmagazine.com/mickeytoontown/|work=Attractions Magazine|access-date=January 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911191327/http://attractionsmagazine.com/mickeytoontown/|archive-date=September 11, 2014}}{{Harvp|Veness|2015|p=97}}. The current Fantasyland Station, built on the site of the former Mickey's Toontown Fair Station, opened on March 12, 2012.{{Cite web|last=Brigante|first=Ricky|date=March 13, 2012|title=Detailed Storybook Circus Debut Builds Excitement for New Fantasyland as First Phase Opens at Walt Disney World|url=https://insidethemagic.net/2012/03/detailed-storybook-circus-debut-builds-excitement-for-new-fantasyland-as-first-phase-opens-at-walt-disney-world/|work=Inside the Magic|access-date=September 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121085348/https://insidethemagic.net/2012/03/detailed-storybook-circus-debut-builds-excitement-for-new-fantasyland-as-first-phase-opens-at-walt-disney-world/|archive-date=January 21, 2021}}{{Cite web|last=Pilcher|first=Ken|date=March 12, 2012|title=Phase 1 of Fantasyland Expansion Opens|url=https://www.clickorlando.com/news/2012/03/12/phase-1-of-fantasyland-expansion-opens/|work=WKMG-TV|access-date=September 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220903122653/https://www.clickorlando.com/news/2012/03/12/phase-1-of-fantasyland-expansion-opens/|archive-date=September 3, 2022}} The new station's area was nicknamed Carolwood Park, paying tribute to Walt Disney's Carolwood Pacific Railroad.{{Harvp|Veness|2015|p=48}}.{{Cite web|title=Fantasyland Station (Walt Disney World Railroad)|url=https://wanderdisney.com/item/fantasyland-station-wdw/|work=WanderDisney|access-date=January 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130123810/https://wanderdisney.com/item/fantasyland-station-wdw/|archive-date=November 30, 2021}} In April 2012, the water tower and maintenance buildings adjacent to Fantasyland Station were re-themed to match the station's new design.{{Cite web|date=April 4, 2012|title=Photos – Fantasyland Train Station Gets Newly Themed Water Tower and Out-Buildings|url=http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/fantasyland/news/04apr2012-photos----fantasyland-train-station-gets-newly-themed-water-tower-and-out-buildings.htm|work=WDWMagic.com|access-date=April 11, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140805201845/http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/fantasyland/news/04apr2012-photos----fantasyland-train-station-gets-newly-themed-water-tower-and-out-buildings.htm|archive-date=August 5, 2014}} These were the last additions made to the WDWRR before the death of Bob Harpur in November 2012.

In August 2018, a billboard sign promoting the upcoming TRON Lightcycle / Run roller coaster attraction was added next to the WDWRR's track in the Fantasyland section.{{Cite web|last=Gailey|first=Jackie|date=August 10, 2018|title=Adjustments Coming to Tomorrowland Attractions to Prepare for Tron Coaster Construction|url=https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/adjustments-coming-to-tomorrowland-attractions-to-prepare-for-tron-coaster-construction/|work=WDWInfo.com|access-date=September 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606102218/https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/adjustments-coming-to-tomorrowland-attractions-to-prepare-for-tron-coaster-construction/|archive-date=June 6, 2023}}{{Cite web|last=Michaelsen|first=Shannen|date=September 3, 2023|title=Tron Lightcycle Run Billboard Replaced With Storybook Circus Sign at Magic Kingdom|url=https://wdwnt.com/2023/09/tron-lightcycle-run-billboard-replaced-with-storybook-circus-sign-at-magic-kingdom/|work=WDW News Today|access-date=September 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230904140407/https://wdwnt.com/2023/09/tron-lightcycle-run-billboard-replaced-with-storybook-circus-sign-at-magic-kingdom/|archive-date=September 4, 2023}} On December 3, 2018, the WDWRR temporarily closed to accommodate construction of the TRON attraction in the Tomorrowland section.{{Cite web|last=Bevil|first=Dewayne|date=November 29, 2018|title=Disney: Last Call for Magic Kingdom Train Rides|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/theme-park-rangers-blog/os-et-disney-magic-kingdom-train-closing-20181129-story.html|work=Orlando Sentinel|access-date=December 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130201601/https://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/theme-park-rangers-blog/os-et-disney-magic-kingdom-train-closing-20181129-story.html|archive-date=November 30, 2018|url-access=subscription}}{{Cite web|last=Williams|first=Kevin|date=November 30, 2018|title=Magic Kingdom Rides Closing: Walt Disney World Railroad to Shut Down for a While; Tomorrowland Speedway Is Next|url=https://www.wftv.com/news/local/all-aboard-walt-disneys-world-railroad-to-shut-down-for-a-while-tomorrowland-speedway-is-next/880880420|work=WFTV|access-date=December 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181201005527/https://www.wftv.com/news/local/all-aboard-walt-disneys-world-railroad-to-shut-down-for-a-while-tomorrowland-speedway-is-next/880880420|archive-date=December 1, 2018}} On December 23, 2022, the WDWRR reopened with a new tunnel adjacent to the TRON attraction.{{Cite web|last=White|first=Tharin|date=December 23, 2022|title=Walt Disney World Railroad Is Now Officially Open for All to Enjoy|url=https://attractionsmagazine.com/walt-disney-world-railroad-is-now-officially-open-for-all-to-enjoy/|work=Attractions Magazine|access-date=December 23, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221223162816/https://attractionsmagazine.com/walt-disney-world-railroad-is-now-officially-open-for-all-to-enjoy/|archive-date=December 23, 2022}} While the WDWRR was closed, many of the wooden railroad ties along the route were replaced with composite plastic ties for another 25 years of track maintenance.{{Cite web|last=Bevil|first=Dewayne|date=December 8, 2021|title=Training runs: Walt Disney World Railroad Begins Testing Stage at Magic Kingdom|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/the-daily-disney/os-prem-et-walt-disney-work-railroad-return-testing-20211208-4rnb4dpcyvdnbbqbrvxsgrjsg4-story.html|work=Orlando Sentinel|access-date=August 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204162801/https://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/the-daily-disney/os-prem-et-walt-disney-work-railroad-return-testing-20211208-4rnb4dpcyvdnbbqbrvxsgrjsg4-story.html|archive-date=February 4, 2022|url-access=subscription}} The stations in the Main Street, USA and Frontierland sections were repainted with new colors.{{Cite web|last=Coffey|first=Kelly|date=August 23, 2021|title=Photos Show Refurbishment on Main Street Train Station Nearly Complete|url=https://insidethemagic.net/2021/08/main-street-train-station-refurbishment-kc1/|work=Inside the Magic|access-date=May 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210824191827/https://insidethemagic.net/2021/08/main-street-train-station-refurbishment-kc1/|archive-date=August 24, 2021}}{{Cite web|last=Michaelsen|first=Shannen|date=September 26, 2021|title=Photos: Dark Brown Staining Added to Elements of Frontierland Railroad Station in Magic Kingdom|url=https://wdwnt.com/2021/09/photos-dark-brown-staining-added-to-elements-of-frontierland-railroad-station-in-magic-kingdom/|work=WDW News Today|access-date=September 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220808153636/https://wdwnt.com/2021/09/photos-dark-brown-staining-added-to-elements-of-frontierland-railroad-station-in-magic-kingdom/|archive-date=August 8, 2022}} The water tower at Fantasyland Station was completely refurbished.{{Cite web|date=August 10, 2022|title=Railroad Track and Water Tower Work at Fantasyland Station|url=https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/walt-disney-world-railroad/gallery/10aug2022-railroad-track-and-water-tower-work-at-fantasyland-station---august-10-2022.htm|work=WDWMagic.com|access-date=January 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220910224447/https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/walt-disney-world-railroad/gallery/10aug2022-railroad-track-and-water-tower-work-at-fantasyland-station---august-10-2022.htm|archive-date=September 10, 2022}}{{Cite web|last=McOmber|first=Sara|date=October 25, 2022|title=What's New at Magic Kingdom: TRON Construction Updates and a Popcorn Mystery|url=https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/10/25/whats-new-at-magic-kingdom-tron-construction-updates-and-a-popcorn-mystery/|work=Disney Food Blog|access-date=January 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025192809/https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/10/25/whats-new-at-magic-kingdom-tron-construction-updates-and-a-popcorn-mystery/|archive-date=October 25, 2022}} The electricity power at all three WDWRR stations were redone.{{Cite web|last=Lloyd|first=Spencer|date=December 21, 2022|title=Permits Filed for Construction at All Three Walt Disney World Railroad Stations|url=https://wdwnt.com/2022/12/permits-filed-for-construction-at-all-three-walt-disney-world-railroad-stations/|work=WDW News Today|access-date=March 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222021113/https://wdwnt.com/2022/12/permits-filed-for-construction-at-all-three-walt-disney-world-railroad-stations/|archive-date=December 22, 2022}} During a media preview for the attraction's reopening the previous day, the Magic Kingdom employees were offered to board the new WDWRR ride experience.{{Cite web|last=Eagle|first=Chelsea|date=December 22, 2022|title=Walt Disney World Railroad Returns with All-New Voiceover|url=https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/12/walt-disney-world-railroad-returns-with-all-new-voiceover|publisher=Walt Disney Parks and Resorts|access-date=January 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222173233/https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/12/walt-disney-world-railroad-returns-with-all-new-voiceover/|archive-date=December 22, 2022}}{{Cite web|last=Francis|first=Katie|date=December 22, 2022|title=Photos: Cast Member Previews for Reopening of Walt Disney World Railroad Have Begun|url=https://wdwnt.com/2022/12/cast-member-previews-reopening-wdw-railroad/|work=WDW News Today|access-date=January 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222145421/https://wdwnt.com/2022/12/cast-member-previews-reopening-wdw-railroad/|archive-date=December 22, 2022}}

On January 23, 2023, the Splash Mountain attraction containing one of the WDWRR's tunnels permanently closed to be rethemed as the new Tiana's Bayou Adventure log flume attraction.{{Harvp|Lekkon|Safro|Ward|Hess|Fejeran|Birnbaum|2022|p=129}}.{{Cite web|last=Weinberg|first=Christy|date=January 23, 2023|title=Walt Disney World Railroad Updates Splash Mountain Narration Upon Ride Closure|url=https://mickeyblog.com/2023/01/23/walt-disney-world-railroad-updates-splash-mountain-narration-upon-closure/|work=MickeyBlog.com|access-date=January 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230123185039/https://mickeyblog.com/2023/01/23/walt-disney-world-railroad-updates-splash-mountain-narration-upon-closure/|archive-date=January 23, 2023}} Additionally, the portion of the ride finale inside the tunnel was covered up. In early September, the original exit staircase at Frontierland Station was dismantled to accommodate the retheme.{{Cite web|last=Michaelsen|first=Shannen|date=September 2, 2023|title=Photos: More Added to Tiana's Bayou Adventure Mural, Frontierland Train Station Exit Re-Routed During Construction at Magic Kingdom|url=https://wdwnt.com/2023/09/photos-more-added-to-tianas-bayou-adventure-mural-frontierland-train-station-exit-re-routed-during-construction-at-magic-kingdom/|work=WDW News Today|access-date=September 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230903234056/https://wdwnt.com/2023/09/photos-more-added-to-tianas-bayou-adventure-mural-frontierland-train-station-exit-re-routed-during-construction-at-magic-kingdom/|archive-date=September 3, 2023}} The passengers disembarking at Frontierland Station have to take a detour to the entrance stairs. At the same time, the TRON billboard was replaced with the new Fantasyland Storybook Circus farewell sign. On September 18, the WDWRR, along with several other Magic Kingdom attractions, temporarily closed due to a black bear that entered the Frontierland section.{{Cite web|last=Lenthang|first=Marlene|date=September 18, 2023|title=Black Bear Sighting in Tree at Disney World Triggers Closures at Magic Kingdom|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/black-bear-sighting-tree-disney-world-triggers-closures-magic-kingdom-rcna105625|work=NBC News|access-date=September 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230918194823/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/black-bear-sighting-tree-disney-world-triggers-closures-magic-kingdom-rcna105625|archive-date=September 18, 2023}}{{Cite web|last=McCloud|first=Cheryl|date=September 18, 2023|title=Magic Kingdom Rides Closed After Bear - a Real One - Spotted in Disney's Frontierland|url=https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/state/2023/09/18/bear-in-magic-kingdom-florida-closes-rides-fwc-capture/70892605007/|work=Florida Today|access-date=September 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230918214943/https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/state/2023/09/18/bear-in-magic-kingdom-florida-closes-rides-fwc-capture/70892605007/|archive-date=September 18, 2023}} Around December, Frontierland Station began to be rethemed and renovated to match the future Tiana's Bayou Adventure attraction.{{Cite web|last=Cook|first=Megan|date=December 9, 2023|title=Frontierland Railroad Station Construction is Underway|url=https://mickeyblog.com/2023/12/09/frontierland-railroad-station-construction-is-underway/|work=MickeyBlog.com|access-date=March 14, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231209222607/https://mickeyblog.com/2023/12/09/frontierland-railroad-station-construction-is-underway/|archive-date=December 9, 2023}} In January 2024, the new staircase exit at Frontierland Station opened and it temporarily replaced the original staircase entrance, which was completely demolished.{{Cite web|date=January 10, 2024|title=Walt Disney World Railroad Frontierland Station Opens New Entrance|url=https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/walt-disney-world-railroad/news/10jan2024-walt-disney-world-railroad-frontierland-station-opens-new-entrance.htm|work=WDWMagic.com|access-date=January 14, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114003057/https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/walt-disney-world-railroad/news/10jan2024-walt-disney-world-railroad-frontierland-station-opens-new-entrance.htm|archive-date=January 14, 2024}}{{Cite web|last=Michaelsen|first=Shannen|date=January 18, 2024|title=Photos: Frontierland Bathrooms Closed For Tiana's Bayou Adventure Queue Construction in Magic Kingdom|url=https://wdwnt.com/2024/01/bathrooms-close-tianas-bayou-adventure/|work=WDW News Today|access-date=March 16, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240308093858/https://wdwnt.com/2024/01/bathrooms-close-tianas-bayou-adventure/|archive-date=March 8, 2024}} The new entrance stairs at Frontierland Station opened on April 23, 2024,{{Cite web|date=April 23, 2024|title=Entrance to Frontierland Station Shifts Location as Work Begins to Wrap Up on Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom|url=https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/walt-disney-world-railroad/news/23apr2024-entrance-to-frontierland-station-shifts-location-as-work-begins-to-wrap-up-on-tianas-bayou-adventure-at-magic-kingdom.htm|work=WDWMagic.com|access-date=April 23, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240423201119/https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/walt-disney-world-railroad/news/23apr2024-entrance-to-frontierland-station-shifts-location-as-work-begins-to-wrap-up-on-tianas-bayou-adventure-at-magic-kingdom.htm|archive-date=April 23, 2024}} followed by the opening of Tiana's Bayou Adventure attraction on June 28, 2024.{{Cite web|last=Riles|first=Sarah|date=May 12, 2024|title=Tiana's Bayou Adventure Opens June 28 at Walt Disney World|url=https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/12/walt-disney-world-railroad-returns-with-all-new-voiceover|publisher=Walt Disney Parks and Resorts|access-date=May 16, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240514230606/https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/05/tianas-bayou-adventure-opens-june-28-at-walt-disney-world/|archive-date=May 14, 2024}}

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Beginning at Main Street, USA Station adjacent to the Magic Kingdom park's entrance, the trains of the WDWRR travel along its single track in a clockwise direction on its circular route, which spans {{convert|7809|ft|m}} around the park.{{Cite web|last=Mongello|first=Lou|date=September 14, 2007|title=Magic Kingdom and Fun Facts|url=http://www.wdwradio.com/2007/09/magic-kingdom-and-fun-facts/|work=WDWRadio|access-date=June 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120109234108/http://www.wdwradio.com/2007/09/magic-kingdom-and-fun-facts/|archive-date=January 9, 2012}}{{Cite magazine|last=Withers|first=Bob|date=January 2010|title=This Is a Mickey Mouse Railroad!|url=https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/trn-i0110.pdf|magazine=Trains|publisher=Kalmbach Publishing|access-date=August 29, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220217035104/https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/trn-i0110.pdf|archive-date=February 17, 2022}}{{rp|2}} It takes about 20 minutes for each train to complete a round trip on the WDWRR's mainline and each of them arrives at each station every 4-7 minutes.{{Harvp|Aero|2001|p=36}}. On any given day, either two or three trains run, with two running on a typical day and three on a busy day, depending on the number of park guests.{{rp|7}}{{Cite web|last=Bennett|first=Brian|date=August 26, 2005|title=Steam Train Tour|url=https://www.mouseplanet.com/6776/Steam_Train_Tour_Part_1|work=Mouseplanet|access-date=January 17, 2023}}

Each train had a recorded on-board narration spiel, highlighting the park's lands and attractions.{{cite news |title=10 Things We Love About the Walt Disney World Railroad |url=https://www.disneylists.com/2023/03/10-things-love-walt-disney-world-railroad-2-2/ |access-date=January 26, 2025 |work=DisneyLists.com |date=March 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331223708/https://www.disneylists.com/2023/03/10-things-love-walt-disney-world-railroad-2-2/ |archive-date=March 31, 2023}} Ron Schneider,{{cite news |last1=Hill |first1=Jim |title="We're rollin' on the Mickey’s Birthdayland Express" |url=https://jimhillmedia.com/were-rollin-on-the-mickeys-birthdayland-express/ |access-date=January 26, 2025 |work=Jim Hill Media |date=March 6, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240615094905/https://jimhillmedia.com/were-rollin-on-the-mickeys-birthdayland-express/ |archive-date=June 15, 2024}} Earl Boen,{{cite news |last1=Stephenson |first1=Cassidy |title=Earl Boen, The Terminator Actor, Passes Away at 81 |url=https://www.cbr.com/earl-boen-obituary/ |access-date=January 26, 2025 |work=CBR |date=January 6, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230114100201/https://www.cbr.com/earl-boen-obituary/ |archive-date=January 14, 2023 |language=en}} and Darryl Pickett{{cite news |last1=Mongello |first1=Lou |title=WDW Radio Show #306 - Former Imagineer Darryl Pickett Interview |url=https://www.wdwradio.com/2012/12/wdw-radio-306-former-walt-disney-imagineer-darryl-pickett-interview/ |access-date=January 26, 2025 |work=WDW Radio |date=December 26, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006174852/https://www.wdwradio.com/2012/12/wdw-radio-306-former-walt-disney-imagineer-darryl-pickett-interview/ |archive-date=October 6, 2022}} have formerly provided their voice for the various versions of the trip, with the current voice being Corey Burton since late 2022.{{cite news |last1=Gass |first1=Zach |title=Walt Disney World Railroad Returns For the Holidays |url=https://insidethemagic.net/2022/12/walt-disney-world-railroad-returns-for-the-holidays-zg1/ |access-date=January 26, 2025 |work=Inside the Magic |date=December 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222160239/https://insidethemagic.net/2022/12/walt-disney-world-railroad-returns-for-the-holidays-zg1/ |archive-date=December 22, 2022}}{{cite news |last1=Jacobs |first1=Bob |title=Five Things to Know About the Walt Disney World Railroad |url=https://touringplans.com/blog/five-things-to-know-about-the-walt-disney-world-railroad/ |access-date=January 26, 2025 |work=TouringPlans.com |date=May 2, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919152221/https://touringplans.com/blog/five-things-to-know-about-the-walt-disney-world-railroad/ |archive-date=September 19, 2024}} While passengers are waiting at Main Street, USA Station for the next train, they are able to observe the mutoscopes, medallions, and arcade machines in the waiting area.{{Cite web|last=Kubersky|first=Seth|date=January 19, 2023|title=Welcome Back the Walt Disney World Railroad|url=https://theunofficialguides.com/2023/01/19/welcome-back-the-walt-disney-world-railroad/|work=The Unofficial Guide|access-date=January 20, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230120042721/https://theunofficialguides.com/2023/01/19/welcome-back-the-walt-disney-world-railroad/|archive-date=January 20, 2023}}{{Cite web|date=February 13, 2023|title=New Walt Disney World Railroad Medallions Now Available at Main Street, U.S.A. Train Station|url=https://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2023/02/new-walt-disney-world-railroad.html|work=Orlando Theme Park News|access-date=February 20, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220043255/https://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2023/02/new-walt-disney-world-railroad.html|archive-date=February 20, 2023}}{{Harvp|Neal|Neal|2016|p=24}}. On the first floor of Main Street, USA Station, there are four commemorative plaques, representing information about each of the WDWRR's locomotives.{{Cite web|last=Oliveros|first=Kelly|date=April 26, 2021|title=The One Spot at Walt Disney World You've Likely Never Been|url=https://allears.net/2021/04/26/the-one-spot-at-walt-disney-world-youve-likely-never-been/|work=AllEars.Net|access-date=March 8, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330234852/https://allears.net/2021/04/26/the-one-spot-at-walt-disney-world-youve-likely-never-been/|archive-date=March 30, 2023}} The speed limit of the WDWRR is {{convert|10|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}}.

As the train departs Main Street, USA Station, it passes the Magic Kingdom monorail station, crosses an access road in the Adventureland section, travels over a small bridge, and enters a small tunnel situated near the Pirates of the Carribean dark ride attraction.{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|pp=154–157}}.{{Cite magazine|last=Myers Jr|first=Donald|date=March–April 2010|title=All Aboard! The Complete History of the Walt Disney World Railroad|url=https://celebrationspress.com/product/celebrations-issue-10-marchapril-2010-2/|magazine=Celebrations|issue=10|publisher=Celebrations Press|pages=47–49|access-date=January 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927231940/https://celebrationspress.com/product/celebrations-issue-10-marchapril-2010-2/|archive-date=September 27, 2022|url-access=limited}}{{rp|47}} After crossing a second access road in the Frontierland section and entering a tunnel through the Tiana's Bayou Adventure attraction in which its finale can be viewed, the train arrives at Frontierland Station.{{cite web|last=Faber|first=Maxon|date=June 28, 2024|title=Video: Take a Look at Tiana's Bayou Adventure's Finale From the Walt Disney World Railroad|url=https://www.laughingplace.com/w/disney-parks/tba-finale-from-wdwrr/|access-date=June 30, 2024|work=Laughing Place|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628190005/https://www.laughingplace.com/w/disney-parks/tba-finale-from-wdwrr/|archive-date=June 28, 2024}} While the train is awaiting to depart, a sound effect of a telegraph operator using a telegraph key to enter Morse code can be heard at the station, transmitting Walt Disney's 1955 Disneyland dedication speech.{{Harvp|Veness|2015|p=68}}.

Continuing down the line, the train passes the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad mine train roller coaster attraction and traverses a fully functional swing bridge, which crosses a canal connecting the Rivers of America to a dry dock area and the Seven Seas Lagoon.{{rp|3}}{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|pp=158–159}}. This bridge was originally located in Wabasso, Florida, and was previously owned by the Florida East Coast Railway.{{rp|3}}{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|pp=148–149}}. The train then runs through the park's northern area where numerous static and Audio-Animatronic displays of Native Americans and wild animals are present.{{rp|48}}{{Cite web|last=Daly|first=Sean|date=September 28, 2011|title=Celebrate 40th Birthday of Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom (and Check Out These 'Secret' Spots)|url=http://www.tampabay.com/features/travel/florida/celebrate-40th-birthday-of-walt-disneys-magic-kingdom-and-check-out-these/1194073|work=Tampa Bay Times|access-date=June 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130731010226/http://www.tampabay.com/features/travel/florida/celebrate-40th-birthday-of-walt-disneys-magic-kingdom-and-check-out-these/1194073|archive-date=July 31, 2013}}{{Cite web|last=Eades|first=Mark|date=May 17, 2017|title=A Former Disney Imagineer's Guide to Walt Disney World's Frontierland|url=https://www.ocregister.com/2017/05/17/a-former-disney-imagineers-guide-to-walt-disney-worlds-frontierland/|work=The Orange County Register|access-date=March 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181212005139/https://www.ocregister.com/2017/05/17/a-former-disney-imagineers-guide-to-walt-disney-worlds-frontierland/|archive-date=December 12, 2018|url-access=subscription}} Occasionally, live alligators and deer can be spotted in this vicinity.{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|pp=160–161}}.{{Cite magazine|last=Stronski|first=John|date=Spring 2020|title=Deer in the Magic Kingdom|url=https://carolwood.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/chron71v2.pdf|magazine=Carolwood Chronicle|issue=71|publisher=Carolwood Pacific Historical Society|page=2|access-date=January 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230121000913/https://carolwood.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/chron71v2.pdf|archive-date=January 21, 2023}} Additionally, the Liberty Belle Riverboat can be seen in the Rivers of America, floating side by side with the train and sounding their whistles at each other.{{Cite web|last=Kober|first=Jeff|date=March 24, 2011|title=The Magic Kingdom's Most Magical Moments|url=https://www.mouseplanet.com/9571/The_Magic_Kingdoms_Most_Magical_Moments|work=Mouseplanet|access-date=February 17, 2023}} Afterwards, the train goes under an overpass, passes the spur line leading to the WDWRR's roundhouse where its trains are stored and maintained, and arrives at its next stop at Fantasyland Station. While the train is stopped at this station, where the railroad's water tower is used to refill the tender if needed, the train crew will perform a boiler blowdown on the locomotive and the maintenance crew will service it.

In the final segment of the train's journey around the park, it enters a two-percent grade tunnel adjacent to the TRON Lightcycle / Run roller coaster attraction.{{rp|5}} Additionally, there are some windows on the left side of the tunnel where passengers can get a glimpse of the TRON Lightcycle / Run roller coaster track.{{Cite web|last=Kendall|first=Samantha|date=December 23, 2022|title=What Happens Inside the Tron Train Tunnel in Magic Kingdom|url=https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/12/23/heres-what-happens-inside-the-tron-train-tunnel-in-magic-kingdom/|work=Disney Food Blog|access-date=June 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231051556/https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2022/12/23/heres-what-happens-inside-the-tron-train-tunnel-in-magic-kingdom/|archive-date=December 31, 2022}} After exiting the tunnel, the train passes the Space Mountain and Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress attractions in the Tomorrowland section, and travels over a small bridge before it arrives back at Main Street, USA Station.{{rp|48-49}}{{Harvp|Arrigoni|Arrigoni|2008|p=90}}.{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|pp=164–165}}. This completes what the park refers to as The Grand Circle Tour.{{rp|49}}{{Cite web|last=Niles|first=Robert|date=December 12, 2013|title=Walt Disney World Railroad|url=http://www.themeparkinsider.com/reviews/walt_disney_world's_magic_kingdom/walt_disney_world_railroad/|work=Theme Park Insider|access-date=June 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905111049/http://www.themeparkinsider.com/reviews/walt_disney_world%27s_magic_kingdom/walt_disney_world_railroad/|archive-date=September 5, 2015}}

File:WDWRR - Main Street, U.S.A. Station Entrance.jpg|alt=An old-fashioned railroad station building with a flagpole on its roof|Main Street, USA Station

File:WDWRR - Frontierland Station Entrance.jpg|alt=An old-fashioned railroad station building with a chimney on its roof|Frontierland Station

File:WDWRR - Fantasyland Station Entrance.jpg|alt=An old-fashioned railroad station building with a weather vane on its roof|Fantasyland Station

Personal strollers and wheelchairs were allowed on board the train, excluding rental Disney strollers and electric conveyance vehicles.{{Cite web|title=Walt Disney World Railroad|url=https://diz-abled.com/disney-world-rides-attractions/magic-kingdom-ride-and-attraction-descriptions/walt-disney-world-railroad/|work=Walt Disney World Made Easy for Everyone|access-date=January 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926190014/https://diz-abled.com/disney-world-rides-attractions/magic-kingdom-ride-and-attraction-descriptions/walt-disney-world-railroad/|archive-date=September 26, 2022}}{{Cite web|last=Foster|first=Erin|date=February 12, 2023|title=Magic Kingdom Attraction Vehicles and Seating: A Disney World Guide|url=https://touringplans.com/blog/magic-kingdom-attraction-vehicles-and-seating-a-disney-world-guide/|work=TouringPlans.com|access-date=June 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401222451/https://touringplans.com/blog/magic-kingdom-attraction-vehicles-and-seating-a-disney-world-guide/|archive-date=April 1, 2023}} All of the stations had disability ramps access for the wheelchair passengers to board the train. Since October 1999, a separately-priced tour of the WDWRR named Disney's The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains Tour has been available once on Sundays-Thursdays, and includes access to the railroad's otherwise-restricted roundhouse.{{Cite web|title=Disney's The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains Tour – official website|url=https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/magic-kingdom/magic-behind-steam-trains-tour/|publisher=Walt Disney Parks and Resorts|access-date=June 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322073650/https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/magic-kingdom/magic-behind-steam-trains-tour/|archive-date=March 22, 2016}}{{Harvp|Lekkon|Safro|Ward|Hess|Fejeran|Birnbaum|2022|p=246}}.{{Cite web|title=WDW - Mickey Mouse - The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains Tour Disney Pin 23216|url=https://www.ebay.com/itm/305343861973|website=eBay|access-date=March 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240307155323/https://www.ebay.com/itm/305343861973|archive-date=March 7, 2024}} At the end of the tour, the guests were originally given free railroad spikes as souvenirs, but due to the September 11 attacks in 2001, the spikes were dropped in favor of the lapel pins.{{Cite web|title=Disney 1999 Magic of Steam Trains Tour Package/Railroad Spike|url=https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/disney-1999-magic-steam-trains-tour-1854112119|website=WorthPoint|access-date=December 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221218162209/https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/disney-1999-magic-steam-trains-tour-1854112119|archive-date=December 18, 2022}}{{Cite web|title=The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains|url=https://disneygeek.com/wdw/recreation/rec_tours_steamtrain.php|work=disneygeek.com|access-date=December 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150407111218/https://disneygeek.com/wdw/recreation/rec_tours_steamtrain.php|archive-date=April 7, 2015}} In 2020, the tour was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|title=Walt Disney World Resort Reopening Information and Updates|url=https://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-world/reopening-information-updates.htm|work=WDWInfo.com|access-date=December 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220730120754/https://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-world/reopening-information-updates.htm|archive-date=July 30, 2022}}

File:WDWRR - WDW Monorail 1.jpg

When working on the line, each WDWRR locomotive consumes {{Convert|25|gal|l}} of fuel and {{Convert|200|gal|l}} of water per hour, and each tender can hold {{Convert|664|gal|l}} of fuel and {{Convert|1,837|gal|l}} of water.{{Harvp|Broggie|2014|pp=393–394}}. If a locomotive runs out of water, its fire will be extinguished to prevent a boiler explosion.{{rp|5}} Each of the four locomotives takes on water at Fantasyland Station every three or four trips and pulls a set of five passenger cars with seating capacity for 75 passengers per car, for a total of 375 passengers per train.{{rp|7}} Each passenger car has 15 benches, which can hold 3-5 passengers each.{{cite news |last1=Foster |first1=Tim |title=The Walt Disney World Railroad: By the Numbers |url=https://celebrationspress.com/2024/12/02/the-walt-disney-world-railroad-by-the-numbers/ |access-date=April 11, 2025 |work=Celebration Press |date=December 2, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250126140322/https://celebrationspress.com/2024/12/02/the-walt-disney-world-railroad-by-the-numbers/ |archive-date=January 26, 2025}} The front passenger car had a disability ramp for the two wheelchair passengers to be loaded on. Occasionally, locomotives and their passenger car sets will be switched when either one is out of service for maintenance, overhauls, refurbishments, or repairs.{{rp|3}}{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|p=121}}.

The locomotives do not contain brakes, but the passenger cars do to avoid rough stops.{{rp|5}} The locomotives' tenders each have an automatic train control box underneath, which detect red light frequencies from the signals' transmitters along the track and apply the passenger cars' brakes.{{rp|5}}{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|p=198}}. In September 2007, all four locomotives were equipped with an E-stop control box.{{Cite web|last=Goldhaber|first=Mark|date=September 4, 2007|title=Walt Disney World Park Update|url=https://www.mouseplanet.com/8117/Walt_Disney_World_Park_Update|work=Mouseplanet|access-date=May 23, 2023}} Up until early 2017,{{Cite web|last=Niblett|first=Rikki|date=December 29, 2016|title=New Welcome Show Coming to the Magic Kingdom|url=https://touringplans.com/blog/new-welcome-show-coming-magic-kingdom/|work=TouringPlans.com|access-date=December 31, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220813102045/https://touringplans.com/blog/new-welcome-show-coming-magic-kingdom/|archive-date=August 13, 2022}} there were no handrails and side panels on most of the 200 series train set's left side to allow Disney employees, dressed up as Disney characters, to disembark at Main Street, USA Station for the daily park opening ceremonies.{{rp|7}}{{rp|2-3}}{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|p=120}}.

In 1997, another locomotive arrived at Walt Disney World, where it was named after former Disney animator and rail enthusiast Ward Kimball.{{Harvp|Veness|2015|pp=93-94}}.{{Cite magazine|date=Winter 1997|title=Ward Kimball Gets Disney Engine Named in His Honor (but Wait, There's More)|url=http://carolwood.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/CarolwoodChronicle-Issue1-1997Winter.pdf|magazine=Carolwood Chronicle|volume=1|issue=1|publisher=Carolwood Pacific Historical Society|page=3|access-date=March 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171101023258/http://carolwood.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/CarolwoodChronicle-Issue1-1997Winter.pdf|archive-date=November 1, 2017}} However, it was deemed too small for the WDWRR's operations and was instead sent to the Cedar Point & Lake Erie Railroad in the Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, where it now operates as their No. 1 locomotive, the G.A. Boeckling.{{Harvp|DeGaetano|2015|pp=22–24}}. Between 1997 and 2003, all four locomotives received major refurbishments at the Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, costing nearly $4 million.{{Cite magazine|last=Broggie|first=Michael|date=Winter 2004|title=View from the Cupola.......|url=http://carolwood.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/CarolwoodChronicle-Issue20-2004Winter.pdf|magazine=Carolwood Chronicle|issue=20|publisher=Carolwood Pacific Historical Society|page=8|access-date=November 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170531221321/http://carolwood.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/CarolwoodChronicle-Issue20-2004Winter.pdf|archive-date=May 31, 2017}}{{Harvp|Huso|2010|p=74}}.{{Cite web|title=Tweetsie Railroad - official website|url=https://tweetsie.com/|website=Tweetsie Railroad|access-date=July 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230701103953/https://tweetsie.com/|archive-date=July 1, 2023}} Since 2010, overhauling services have taken place at the Strasburg Rail Road in Strasburg, Pennsylvania.{{Cite web|last=Pilcher|first=Ken|date=September 3, 2021|title=Walt Disney World Railroad: Steam trains off-track for 50th anniversary|url=https://www.clickorlando.com/theme-parks/2021/09/03/walt-disney-world-railroad-steam-trains-off-track-for-50th-anniversary/|work=WKMG-TV|access-date=August 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920111143/https://www.clickorlando.com/theme-parks/2021/09/03/walt-disney-world-railroad-steam-trains-off-track-for-50th-anniversary/|archive-date=September 20, 2021}}{{Cite web|title=Strasburg Rail Road - official website|url=https://www.strasburgrailroad.com/|website=Strasburg Rail Road|access-date=July 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230610032122/https://www.strasburgrailroad.com/|archive-date=June 10, 2023}}

File:WDWRR - Maintenance Shop Spur.jpg at Fantasyland Station|alt=A switch track adjacent to the railroad station platform with a maintenance vehicle, a railroad signal, and a workman in the background]]

At 5:30 A.M., the first train crew arrives at the WDWRR's roundhouse to get the first train ready to run for the day's operations.{{Cite magazine|last=Bopp|first=Joe|date=Summer 2016|title=View From the Cab|url=https://carolwood.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/chron64.pdf|magazine=Carolwood Chronicle|issue=64|publisher=Carolwood Pacific Historical Society|page=2|access-date=February 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181204103858/https://carolwood.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/chron64.pdf|archive-date=December 4, 2018}} The roundhouse stores the WDWRR's locomotives and passenger cars on the lower level, while the upper level houses the storage and maintenance facility for the Walt Disney World monorails.{{Cite web|title=Walt Disney World Monorail Transportation – official website|url=https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/monorail-transportation/|publisher=Walt Disney Parks and Resorts|access-date=February 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130321173845/https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/monorail-transportation/|archive-date=March 21, 2013}}{{Cite web|last=Sim|first=Natalie|date=December 19, 2014|title=9 Things You Never Knew About the Walt Disney World Monorail System|url= https://www.themeparktourist.com/9-things-you-never-knew-about-walt-disney-world-monorail-system/|work=Theme Park Tourist|access-date=July 13, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240713214827/https://www.themeparktourist.com/9-things-you-never-knew-about-walt-disney-world-monorail-system/|archive-date=July 13, 2024}} Each WDWRR train is run by an engineer and fireman in the locomotive, as well as a conductor at the rear of the train who supervises the passengers and ensures that the passenger cars' equipment is working.{{rp|4–5}}{{Cite web|last=Conradt|first=Stacy|date=October 1, 2008|title=The Quick 10: 10 Magic Kingdom Attractions and Their Secrets|url=http://mentalfloss.com/article/19741/quick-10-10-magic-kingdom-attractions-and-their-secrets|work=Mental Floss|access-date=June 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151101034515/http://mentalfloss.com/article/19741/quick-10-10-magic-kingdom-attractions-and-their-secrets|archive-date=November 1, 2015}} After Main Street Operations employees first work as conductors for more than six months, they have the opportunity to become engineers or firemen.{{rp|7}}{{rp|5}} Rookie engineers and engineers in training are nicknamed piglets and pigs, respectively; after training for six months, they are renamed hogs.{{rp|7}}

Since the locomotive needs steam pressure to operate, an air compressor hose from the roundhouse needs to be connected to the locomotive's air reservoir tank to run the atomizer and stack blower valves for the fireman firing up the locomotive every 45 minutes.{{rp|4}} Once the locomotive is fired up, the train leaves the roundhouse and stops in front of a railroad crossing while the train crew performs the safety valve test on the locomotive at around {{convert|140|psi|MPa|2|abbr=on}}.{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|p=201}}. Afterwards, the train moves to a small bridge where the train crew performs a boiler blowdown on the locomotive. The fireman then throws a switch to let the train enter the WDWRR's mainline starting at Fantasyland Station to perform the last safety check where it runs past a red light to test the passenger cars' automatic brakes.{{rp|6}}{{rp|5}}{{Cite magazine|last=Bopp|first=Joe|date=Winter 2016|title=View from the Cab|url=http://carolwood.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/chron65.pdf|magazine=Carolwood Chronicle|issue=65|publisher=The Carolwood Society|page=2|access-date=February 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170520150904/http://carolwood.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/chron65.pdf|archive-date=May 20, 2017}} Prior to early 2017, the first train going out was the 200 series train set used for the daily park opening ceremonies; it returned to the roundhouse after the performance.{{rp|7}}

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When the Magic Kingdom park and the WDWRR open at 9:00 A.M., the first two trains arrive at each station with the fireman ringing the locomotive's bell to let the passengers know that the trains are ready for boarding.{{rp|4-5}}{{Cite web|last=Leibacher|first=Herb|date=May 24, 2012|title=Walt Disney World Railroad|url=https://worldofwalt.com/walt-disney-world-railroad.html|work=World of Walt|access-date=January 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210922105116/https://worldofwalt.com/walt-disney-world-railroad.html|archive-date=September 22, 2021}}{{cite news |title=Walt Disney World Railroad Officially Reopens After Multi-Year Closure |url=https://dapsmagic.com/2022/12/walt-disney-world-railroad-officially-reopens-after-multi-year-closure/ |access-date=February 28, 2025 |work=Daps Magic |date=December 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240226210235/https://dapsmagic.com/2022/12/walt-disney-world-railroad-officially-reopens-after-multi-year-closure/ |archive-date=February 26, 2024 |language=en-us}} Sometimes a third train will be put into operation later in the day when the park's crowd increases.{{rp|7}} Running all four trains at once is unnecessary due to the short length of the track. Each time a train completes two trips around the park, it will stop at Main Street, USA Station for a crew rotation where the engineer takes a break, the fireman becomes the new engineer, and a new fireman takes over.{{rp|7}}{{Cite web|last=Souza|first=Dave|date=September 6, 2007|title=Train Ride or Time Travel? Disney's Narrow-gauge Steam Trains Still Chug Around Park.|url=https://www.theledger.com/story/news/2007/09/06/train-ride-or-time-travel-disneys-narrow-gauge-steam-trains-still-chug-around-park/25906960007/|work=The Ledger|access-date=January 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908153102/https://www.theledger.com/story/news/2007/09/06/train-ride-or-time-travel-disneys-narrow-gauge-steam-trains-still-chug-around-park/25906960007/|archive-date=September 8, 2022}} Meanwhile, the train conductor at each train swapped positions with the station conductor at each station every 20 minutes.{{rp|6}} It usually takes about two and a half minutes to get some of the passengers off and more passengers on the train at each station.{{rp|5}} The conductor activates a buzzer horn in the locomotive's cab to let the engineer know if the train is ready to depart or if an emergency stop is needed.{{rp|4-5}} Occasionally, before the train departs at each station, the conductor will let more than one child become a Guest Conductor, where they say "All aboard!" through the conductor's microphone and are given a free Guest Conductor souvenir card.{{Cite web|title=I Read a Tip Somewhere About Becoming a 'Guest Railroad Conductor' on the MK Railroad...|url=https://plandisney.disney.go.com/question/read-tip-somewhere-becoming-guest-railroad-conductor-mk-109504/|work=planDisney|publisher=Walt Disney Parks and Resorts|date=January 12, 2011|access-date=March 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220518043920/https://plandisney.disney.go.com/question/read-tip-somewhere-becoming-guest-railroad-conductor-mk-109504/|archive-date=May 18, 2022}}{{Cite web|title=Magic Kingdom Hidden Gems in the World|url=https://www.themouseforless.com/walt-disney-world/parks/gems/mk/|work=The Mouse For Less|access-date=March 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003141416/https://www.themouseforless.com/walt-disney-world/parks/gems/mk/|archive-date=October 3, 2022}} During the Magic Kingdom parade events, the trains are halted due to the parade route crossing over the WDWRR tracks in the Frontierland section.{{Cite web|last=Kendall|first=Samantha|date=February 1, 2023|title=The Wrong Time to Ride the Disney World Train|url=https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/02/01/the-wrong-time-to-ride-the-disney-world-train/|work=Disney Food Blog|access-date=February 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202043141/https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/02/01/the-wrong-time-to-ride-the-disney-world-train/|archive-date=February 2, 2023}}{{Harvp|Sehlinger|Testa|2014|p=542}}.

File:WDWRR - Frontierland Station Block Signal Light.jpg

The WDWRR uses block signals to notify the engineers, firemen, and conductors on each train whether the track segments along the railroad's {{Convert|1.5|mi|km}} of main-line track are clear or occupied by other trains.{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|pp=166–167}}. They are also used to notify WDWRR personnel when Big Thunder Mountain Railroad's transfer track is swung over the WDWRR's track to transfer trains on and off the roller coaster. The WDWRR's track is divided into seven such segments, or blocks, and each block has a track-side block signal to communicate its status.{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|p=152}}. Block signals are located at each of the three stations, alongside the three main-line blocks between the stations, and alongside the spur line connecting the WDWRR's roundhouse to the main line.

The WDWRR closes each evening before the fireworks show starts, due to its route in the back of the park running within {{Convert|100|yards|m}} of the fireworks staging area.{{Cite web|last=Kirk|first=Kristen|date=October 6, 2015|title=Take A Break on the Walt Disney World Railroad|url=http://www.wdwforgrownups.com/articles/take-break-walt-disney-world-railroad|work=Walt Disney World For Grownups|access-date=April 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151009012216/http://www.wdwforgrownups.com/articles/take-break-walt-disney-world-railroad|archive-date=October 9, 2015}} The trains make their last stop at Fantasyland Station, where the conductor throws the switch that lets the trains run in reverse along the spur line leading back to the WDWRR's roundhouse.{{rp|3-4}} Once the trains are back completely inside the roundhouse, the train crew shuts them down for the machine shop crew, which gives the locomotives and passenger cars a thorough inspection and performs maintenance or repairs if needed.{{Cite web|last=Bennett|first=Brian|date=November 22, 2005|title=Steam Train Tour, Part 4|url=https://www.mouseplanet.com/6780/Steam_Train_Tour_Part_4|work=Mouseplanet|access-date=January 25, 2023}} After midnight, the locomotives' tenders get replenished with diesel oil.{{rp|6-7}} The WDWRR closes temporarily during inclement thunderstorms and hurricanes, especially during the summer months.{{Cite web|last=Foster|first=Erin|date=July 2, 2021|title=FAQ: Everything There Is to Know About the Weather at Disney World|url=https://touringplans.com/blog/faq-everything-there-is-to-know-about-the-weather-at-disney-world/|work=TouringPlans.com|access-date=May 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315105410/https://touringplans.com/blog/faq-everything-there-is-to-know-about-the-weather-at-disney-world/|archive-date=March 15, 2023}}{{Cite web|last=Writtenberry|first=Lauren|date=April 17, 2023|title=Be Prepared — This Unavoidable Issue Will Cause Many Disney World Rides to Close|url=https://allears.net/2023/04/17/be-prepared-a-lot-of-rides-could-be-closed-in-disney-world-today/|work=AllEars.Net|access-date=May 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427144525/https://allears.net/2023/04/17/be-prepared-a-lot-of-rides-could-be-closed-in-disney-world-today/|archive-date=April 27, 2023}}

File:WDWRR Plaque - Locomotive No. 1.jpg|alt=A plaque representing information about a red steam locomotive|No. 1 locomotive plaque

File:WDWRR Plaque - Locomotive No. 2.jpg|alt=A plaque representing information about a green steam locomotive|No. 2 locomotive plaque

File:WDWRR Plaque - Locomotive No. 3.jpg|alt=A plaque representing information about a green steam locomotive|No. 3 locomotive plaque

File:WDWRR Plaque - Locomotive No. 4.jpg|alt=A plaque representing information about a red steam locomotive|No. 4 locomotive plaque

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