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Own a Piece
of Walt Disney’s Backyard Railroad-
The Carolwood Pacific!
It's no secret that Walt Disney loved trains! From
1950 to 1953 Walt Disney operated a miniature live-steam train on the property
of his home on Carolwood Drive near Beverly Hills. He called his railroad
the Carolwood Pacific, and named its engine Lilly Belle in honor of his wife
Lillian. Disney’s family, celebrities and neighborhood children alike
road the rails with Walt on the track that crisscrossed his backyard and circled
his house. But after only a few short years, Walt turned his attention to
a larger railroad- the one that would circle Disneyland- and the Carolwood
Pacific made its last run in 1953. In 1968 Lillian Disney donated the
aluminum track to the Los Angeles Live Steamers organization for use at their
Griffith Park layout. There it formed "the Disney loop" until
the 1990’s when it was replaced with steel rail. With assistance from
Michael Broggie (whose father helped build Walt’s backyard railroad),
Carolwood Pacific Historical Society member Terry S. Lynn purchased a number of
sections of the Walt Disney track from L.A. Live Steamers. Here I'm
pleased to offer a section of Walt Disney's track, mounted to an 8.5" X
11" descriptive card. Each section of track is approximately 1 1/2
inches long, and each exhibits its own wear pattern, so the weathering will
differ from the one shown. Included is the Phil Sears
Collectibles Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity
Certificate. A very special display piece for any Disney or train
enthusiast. Makes a great Disney gift! Item # 2309, $99
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