The Walt Disney World Railroad: By the Numbers
7817
Length of the Walt Disney World Railroad track circuit, in feet.
1,837
Number of gallons of water that each locomotive tender can hold. That might seem like a lot, but each train needs to replenish its water supply every three or four trips around the park via the water tower by the Fantasyland Station
3
Number of locomotives that were operational on the opening day of the Magic Kingdom. Even though there are, and were, four trains (known as the “Walter E. Disney,” the “Lilly Belle,” the “Roger E. Broggie,” and the “Roy O. Disney”), one of them, the “Roy O. Disney,” was still being refurbished when the park opened. However, it would soon begin operation in December.
32,000
Total cost, in dollars, of the four engines when they were purchased from the Mexican government in 1969.
40
Length of each passenger car, in feet. Each car contains 15 benches and can accommodate up to 75 passengers.
1.5 million
Number of passengers that ride the Walt Disney World Railroad each year.
100
Closest approach, in yards, that the railroad makes to the backstage staging area for the Magic Kingdom’s nightly fireworks display. For this reason, railroad transportation is suspended during the nightly show.
58444/45
Serial numbers for the locomotives that would become the “Walter E. Disney” and “Roger E. Broggie” trains at the Magic Kingdom. They were built simultaneously in 1925 for the United Railways of Yucatan, and even today are often referred to as the “twins.”
3
Maximum number of trains that can be in operation at the same time. Walt Disney World’s safety regulations prohibit the operation of all four locomotives together due to the length of the track. That’s just as well; since the “Lilly Belle” is often out of general service, save for its appearance in the morning as it brings a cast of Disney characters into Main Street Station to welcome Guests to the Magic Kingdom.
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