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{{Infobox attraction
| name                = Walt Disney World Railroad
| image               = [[File:Magic Kingdom - Walt Disney World Railroad poster.jpg|200px|alt=Ornate lettering surrounds a forward-facing train pulled by a steam locomotive in the foreground. Trees and mountains are in the background.]]
| imagedimensions     = 200px
| caption             = The attraction poster for the WDWRR
| location            = Magic Kingdom
| coordinates         = {{Plainlist|
*{{Coord|28.4164|N|81.5812|W|dim:50|display=inline|name=Main Street, U.S.A. Station}} ([[Main Street, U.S.A.#Magic Kingdom|Main Street, U.S.A.]] Station)
*{{Coord|28.4197|N|81.5851|W|dim:50|display=inline|name=Frontierland Station}} ([[Frontierland#Magic Kingdom|Frontierland]] Station)
*{{Coord|28.4211|N|81.5783|W|dim:50|display=inline|name=Fantasyland Station}} ([[Fantasyland#Magic Kingdom|Fantasyland]] Station)
}}
| status              = Operating
| opened              = October 1, 1971
| type                = [[Heritage railway|Heritage railroad]]
| manufacturer        = Baldwin Locomotive Works
| designer            = [[Walt Disney Imagineering|WED Enterprises]]
| speed_mph           = 10
| vehicle_type        = Train
| vehicles            = {{Plainlist|
*4 [[steam locomotive]]s
*20 [[passenger railroad car|passenger cars]]
}}
| riders_per_vehicle  = 375 per train
| duration            = About 20:00
| custom_label_1      = Ticket
| custom_value_1      = D (''formerly'')
| custom_label_2      = No. of tracks
| custom_value_2      = [[Single-track railway|Single]]
| custom_label_3      = Track gauge
| custom_value_3      = {{Track gauge|3ft|lk=on}}
| custom_label_4      = Track length
| custom_value_4      = {{Convert|1.5|mi|km}}
| custom_label_5      = Sponsor
| custom_value_5      = [[Auto-Train Corporation]]<br />(1976–1977)
| accessible          = yes
| cc                  = yes
}}

The '''Walt Disney World Railroad''' ('''WDWRR''') is a 3-foot ({{Track gauge|3ft|first=met|disp=1}}) [[narrow-gauge railway|narrow-gauge]] [[heritage railway|heritage railroad]] and attraction located within the [[Magic Kingdom]] theme park of [[Walt Disney World]] in [[Bay Lake, Florida]], in the United States. Its route is {{Convert|1.5|mi|km}} in length and encircles most of the park, with [[train station]]s in three different park areas. The rail line, constructed by WED Enterprises, operates with four historic steam locomotives originally built by Baldwin Locomotive Works (BLW) in [[Philadelphia|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]. It takes about 20 minutes for each train to complete a round trip on the WDWRR's [[main line (railway)|mainline]] loop. On a typical day, the railroad has two trains in operation; on busy days, it has three trains.

The WDWRR's development was led by [[Roger E. Broggie]], who also oversaw the construction of the [[Disneyland Railroad]] in [[Disneyland]] in [[Anaheim, California]]. The attraction's locomotives were acquired from the [[Ferrocarriles Unidos de Yucatán]], a narrow-gauge railroad system in [[Mexico]]. After being shipped to the United States, they were altered to resemble locomotives built in the 1880s and restored to operating condition. Each locomotive was also given a set of passenger cars, which were built from scratch.

The WDWRR opened to the public for the first time on October 1, 1971, the same day that the Magic Kingdom park opened. Since then, the WDWRR has become one of the world's most popular steam-powered railroads, with about 3.7 million passengers each year.

==History==
===Discovery in Mexico===
[[File:United of Yucatan 66 Baldwin Steam Locomotive, 1950s.jpg|thumb|left|A typical [[locomotive]] on the Ferrocarriles Unidos de Yucatán in Mexico, where the locomotives for the WDWRR were found|alt=A black-and-white image of an old steam locomotive and tender]]
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.<ref name="Broggie2014p317">{{Harvp|Broggie|2014|p=317}}.</ref> Broggie previously supervised the building of the Disneyland Railroad in Disneyland in Anaheim, California.<ref name="Broggie2014p317"/><ref name="Broggie2014p216">{{Harvp|Broggie|2014|p=216}}.</ref> 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.<ref name="Broggie2014p317"/> 

In 1968, he contacted rail historian [[Gerald M. Best]] who recently wrote ''Mexican Narrow Gauge'', a book containing information about locomotives that could be obtained from a [[train graveyard|railroad boneyard]] in [[Mérida, Yucatán]], Mexico, owned by the Ferrocarriles Unidos de Yucatán.<ref name="Broggie2014p318">{{Harvp|Broggie|2014|p=318}}.</ref><ref name="Broggie2014pp320–323">{{Harvp|Broggie|2014|pp=320–323}}.</ref> This was a {{Track gauge|3ft}} narrow-gauge system, the same gauge as the Disneyland Railroad.<ref name="Broggie2014pp320–323"/> 

In May 1969, Broggie, along with fellow Disney employee and railroad-building expert Earl Vilmer, went to Mérida to investigate.<ref name="Broggie2014pp320–323"/> 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|Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]] (formerly [[Pittsburgh Locomotive and Car Works]]), which was on display in front of the railroad company's headquarters.<ref name="Broggie2014pp320–323"/> Broggie paid a total of [[United States dollar|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).<ref name="Broggie2014pp320–323"/><ref name="Amendola2015pp148–149">{{Harvp|Amendola|2015|pp=148–149}}.</ref> 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.<ref name="Broggie2014p324">{{Harvp|Broggie|2014|p=324}}.</ref>

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===Restoration in Florida===
The five locomotives and spare parts acquired by Roger Broggie were sent to the [[McCloskey & Company Shipyard|Tampa Ship Repair & Dry Dock Company]] in [[Tampa, Florida]], to receive the aesthetic and mechanical restorations necessary to run on the planned WDWRR.<ref name="Broggie2014p324"/> 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]].<ref name="Broggie2014p324"/> 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.<ref name="Broggie2014p328">{{Harvp|Broggie|2014|p=328}}.</ref><ref name="Leaphart2016pp104–105">{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|pp=104–105}}.</ref>

The general idea for the restoration was to make the locomotives appear as if they were built in the 1880s.<ref name="Leaphart2016p106">{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|p=106}}.</ref><ref name="CRMHA">{{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}}</ref> This would include new diamond-shaped [[chimney (locomotive)|smokestack]]s and square [[headlamp]]s.<ref name="HuffingtonPost">{{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}}</ref><ref name="WDWFamily">{{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}}</ref> The original, dilapidated [[fire-tube boiler#Locomotive boiler|boilers]] of the four locomotives built by BLW were replaced with new, smaller boilers built by Dixon Boiler Works in [[Los Angeles|Los Angeles, California]].<ref name="Leaphart2016p106"/><ref name="Broggie2014p329">{{Harvp|Broggie|2014|p=329}}.</ref> Their worn-out wood and steel [[cab (locomotive)|cabs]] were replaced with new ones made of [[fiberglass]], and they were given new [[tender (rail)|tenders]], which used the [[bogie|trucks]] from the originals.<ref name="Amendola2015pp148–149"/><ref name="Leaphart2016p106"/> Many of the smaller original parts on the locomotives such as the domes and brass [[bell]]s on top of the boilers, the [[locomotive frame|frame]]s, the [[train wheel|wheel]]s, and the [[coupling rod|side rod]]s were successfully refurbished and retained.<ref name="Broggie2014p329"/><ref>{{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 Magazine|Disney News]]|volume=11|issue=1|publisher=[[The Walt Disney Company|Walt Disney Productions]]|date=Winter 1975|page=13|access-date=December 17, 2022}}</ref> The locomotives' [[firebox (steam engine)|fireboxes]] were also modified to burn [[ultra-low-sulfur diesel|ultra-low-sulfur]] [[diesel fuel|diesel oil]] instead of [[fuel oil#Bunker fuel|bunker oil]].<ref name="Leaphart2016p106"/><ref name="Broggie2014p329"/> Replicas of their [[builder's plate]]s were also made to replace the originals.<ref>{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|p=33}}.</ref> The restoration cost of the four BLW locomotives and their tenders was around $125,000 each.<ref name="DisneyNews">{{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}}</ref>

The ALCO locomotive acquired along with them could not be restored.<ref name="Broggie2014p329"/> Built in 1902, this locomotive was the oldest of the five locomotives purchased and was determined to have too many problems to be rebuilt.<ref name="Broggie2014pp320–323"/><ref name="Broggie2014p329"/> Some of its parts were [[cannibalization (parts)|cannibalized]] to help restore the four BLW locomotives, including its smokestack, which was fitted to the WDWRR's No. 4 locomotive.<ref name="Leaphart2016pp66-67">{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|pp=66-67}}.</ref> 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.<ref name="Broggie2014p329"/><ref name="Leaphart2016pp66-67"/>

===Opening to present day===
{{Walt Disney World Railroad}}
The restoration of the WDWRR's four locomotives, as well as the construction of five new open-air [[passenger railroad car#Narragansett-style excursion car|Narragansett-style excursion cars]] for each of them (twenty in total), was completed in less than two years.<ref name="Broggie2014p331">{{Harvp|Broggie|2014|p=331}}.</ref> 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.<ref name="Leaphart2016pp130–131">{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|pp=130–131}}.</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> 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.<ref name="Broggie2014p333">{{Harvp|Broggie|2014|p=333}}.</ref> [[E ticket#Origin|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.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> George Britton, who was instrumental in getting the WDWRR's locomotives refurbished, became the [[Road foreman of engines|railroad's foreman]] from the time the railroad opened until his retirement on April 6, 2006.<ref name="CarolwoodChronicleSpring2006">{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> He would later pass away on October 10, 2022.<ref>{{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}}</ref> The WDWRR would eventually become one of the most popular steam-powered railroads in the world with about 3.7 million passengers each year.<ref name="HuffingtonPost"/> It is run by Main Street Operations, which also operates the [[Main Street Vehicles#Magic Kingdom|Main Street Vehicles]] in the Main Street, U.S.A. section.<ref>{{Harvp|Neal|Neal|2016|p=25}}.</ref><ref name="CPH">{{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}}</ref>{{rp|6}}<ref>{{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}}</ref> Between 1976 and 1977, the Auto-Train Corporation sponsored the WDWRR.<ref name="Broggie2014p331"/><ref name="Crawford2015p118">{{Harvp|Crawford|2015|p=118}}.</ref>

For the first few months after the WDWRR opened to the public, Main Street, U.S.A. Station at the Magic Kingdom park's entrance, modeled after the former [[Victorian architecture|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.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref name="Leaphart2016p177">{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|p=177}}.</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> On May 1, 1972, the first Frontierland Station opened near the [[Melody Time#Pecos Bill|Pecos Bill]] Tall Tale Inn and Café in the Frontierland section on the park's western edge.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref name="CarolwoodChronicleSummer2004">{{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}}</ref> It was one of the last changes made to the WDWRR prior to the retirement of Roger Broggie on October 1, 1973.<ref name="Broggie2014p131">{{Harvp|Broggie|2014|p=131}}.</ref>

The WDWRR's third station, Mickey's Birthdayland Station, opened on June 18, 1988, in the Magic Kingdom park's brand-new [[Mickey's Toontown#Magic Kingdom|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.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref name="CarolwoodChronicleFall2004">{{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}}</ref><ref name="UnwrappingMickey'sBirthdayland">{{Cite web|date=June 10, 2013|title=Unwrapping Mickey's Birthdayland at Magic Kingdom|url=https://d23.com/unwrapping-mickeys-birthdayland/|work=[[D23 (Disney)|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}}</ref> This also created a new connection between the Fantasyland and [[Tomorrowland (Disney Parks)#Magic Kingdom|Tomorrowland]] sections for park guests.<ref name="CarolwoodChronicleFall2004"/> 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.<ref name="CarolwoodChronicleFall2004"/><ref name="UnwrappingMickey'sBirthdayland"/><ref name="Leaphart2016p174">{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|p=174}}.</ref>

In November 1990, the original Frontierland Station was demolished to make way for the new [[Splash Mountain#Magic Kingdom|Splash Mountain]] [[log flume (ride)|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#Magic Kingdom version|Big Thunder Mountain Railroad]] attractions.<ref name="CarolwoodChronicleSummer2004"/><ref>{{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}}</ref> 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 train|shuttle mode]] along the section of track between the Main Street, U.S.A. and Mickey's Starland sections.<ref>{{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}}</ref> Additionally, the original [[water tower]] in the Frontierland section was removed and the current one was built in the Mickey's Starland section.<ref name="CarolwoodChronicleSummer2004"/><ref name="CarolwoodChronicleFall2004"/>

[[File:Walt Disney World Railroad train.jpg|thumb|left|The WDWRR's Mickey's Toontown Fair Station in 2008 prior to its transformation into Fantasyland Station in 2012|alt=A red steam locomotive at a circus-themed train station]]

In mid 2004, Mickey's Toontown Fair Station was demolished and completely rebuilt with a much shorter [[canopy (building)|canopy]].<ref name="CarolwoodChronicleFall2004"/><ref>{{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}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref name="Veness2015p97">{{Harvp|Veness|2015|p=97}}.</ref> The current Fantasyland Station, built on the site of the former Mickey's Toontown Fair Station, opened on March 12, 2012.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> The new station's area was nicknamed ''Carolwood Park'', paying tribute to [[Walt Disney]]'s [[Carolwood Pacific Railroad]].<ref name="Veness2015p48">{{Harvp|Veness|2015|p=48}}.</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> In April 2012, the water tower and maintenance buildings adjacent to Fantasyland Station were re-themed to match the station's new design.<ref>{{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}}</ref> These were the last additions made to the WDWRR before the death of Bob Harpur in November 2012.<ref name="Leaphart2016pp104–105"/>

In August 2018, a [[billboard]] sign promoting the upcoming [[Tron Lightcycle Power Run|TRON Lightcycle / Run]] [[roller coaster]] attraction was added next to the WDWRR's track in the Fantasyland section.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref name="BillboardReplaced">{{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}}</ref> On December 3, 2018, the WDWRR temporarily closed to accommodate construction of the TRON attraction in the Tomorrowland section.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> On December 23, 2022, the WDWRR reopened with a new [[tunnel]] adjacent to the TRON attraction.<ref name="AttractionsMagazine">{{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}}</ref> While the WDWRR was closed, many of the [[Railroad tie#Wooden|wooden railroad ties]] along the route were replaced with [[Railroad tie#Plastics|composite plastic ties]] for another 25 years of [[railway track#Maintenance|track maintenance]].<ref name="TrainingRuns">{{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}}</ref> The stations in the Main Street, U.S.A. and Frontierland sections were repainted with new colors.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> The water tower at Fantasyland Station was completely refurbished.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> The [[electric power|electricity power]] at all three WDWRR stations were redone.<ref>{{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}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{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=[[Disney Parks, Experiences and Products#Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Worldwide|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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> 

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.<ref>{{Harvp|Lekkon|Safro|Ward|Hess|Fejeran|Birnbaum|2022|p=129}}.</ref><ref name="BlogMickey">{{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}}</ref> Additionally, the portion of the ride finale inside the tunnel was covered up.<ref name="BlogMickey"/> In early September, the original exit staircase at Frontierland Station was dismantled to accommodate the retheme.<ref name="StationExit">{{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}}</ref> The passengers disembarking at Frontierland Station have to take a [[detour]] to the entrance stairs.<ref name="StationExit"/> At the same time, the TRON billboard was replaced with the new Fantasyland Storybook Circus farewell sign.<ref name="BillboardReplaced"/> On September 18, the WDWRR, along with several other Magic Kingdom attractions, temporarily closed due to a [[Florida black bear|black bear]] that entered the Frontierland section.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> Around December, Frontierland Station began to be rethemed and renovated to match the future Tiana's Bayou Adventure attraction.<ref>{{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}}</ref> In January 2024, the new staircase exit at Frontierland Station opened and it temporarily replaced the original staircase entrance, which was completely demolished.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> On April 23, 2024, the new entrance stairs at Frontierland Station opened.<ref>{{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}}</ref> Afterwards, on June 28, 2024, the Tiana's Bayou Adventure attraction opened.<ref>{{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}}</ref>

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==Ride experience==
[[File:WDWRR - Fantasyland Station.jpg|thumb|right|The WDWRR's water tower at Fantasyland Station|alt=A water tower and two storage buildings adjacent to railroad track]]
Beginning at Main Street, U.S.A. Station adjacent to the Magic Kingdom park's entrance, the trains of the WDWRR travel along its single [[railway track|track]] in a clockwise direction on its circular route, which spans {{convert|7809|ft|m}} around the park.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref name="Trains">{{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 (magazine)|Trains]]|publisher=[[Kalmbach Media|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}}</ref>{{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.<ref>{{Harvp|Aero|2001|p=36}}.</ref> 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.<ref name="CPH"/>{{rp|7}}<ref name="Mouseplanet">{{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}}</ref> While passengers are waiting at Main Street, U.S.A. Station for the next train, they are able to observe the [[mutoscope]]s, [[medal|medallion]]s, and [[arcade game|arcade machine]]s in the waiting area.<ref name="TheUnofficialGuide">{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref><ref name="Neal&Neal2016p24">{{Harvp|Neal|Neal|2016|p=24}}.</ref> On the first floor of Main Street U.S.A. Station, there were four [[commemorative plaque]] frames, representing information about each of the WDWRR's locomotives.<ref>{{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}}</ref> The speed limit of the WDWRR is {{convert|10|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name="HuffingtonPost"/><ref name="DisneyNews"/>

As the train departs Main Street, U.S.A. Station, it passes the Magic Kingdom [[Walt Disney World Monorail System|monorail]] station, crosses an access road in the [[Adventureland (Disney)#Magic Kingdom|Adventureland]] section, travels over a small [[bridge]], enters a small tunnel, and crosses a second access road in the Frontierland section.<ref name="Leaphart2016pp154–157">{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|pp=154–157}}.</ref><ref name="Celebrations">{{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}}</ref>{{rp|47}} After entering a tunnel through the Tiana's Bayou Adventure attraction in which its finale can be viewed, the train arrives at Frontierland Station.<ref name="Leaphart2016pp154–157"/><ref>{{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}}</ref> While the train is awaiting to depart, a sound effect of a [[telegrapher|telegraph operator]] using a [[telegraph key]] to enter [[Morse code]] can be heard at the station, transmitting Walt Disney's 1955 Disneyland dedication speech.<ref name="Veness2015p68">{{Harvp|Veness|2015|p=68}}.</ref>

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 (Disney)#Magic Kingdom|Rivers of America]] to a [[dry dock]] area and the [[Seven Seas Lagoon]].<ref name="Trains"/>{{rp|3}}<ref name="Leaphart2016pp158–159">{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|pp=158–159}}.</ref> This bridge was originally located in [[Wabasso, Florida]], and was previously owned by the [[Florida East Coast Railway]].<ref name="Trains"/>{{rp|3}}<ref name="Leaphart2016pp148–149">{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|pp=148–149}}.</ref> The train then runs through the park's northern area where numerous static and [[Audio-Animatronics|Audio-Animatronic]] displays of [[Native Americans in the United States|Native Americans]] and wild animals are present.<ref name="Celebrations"/>{{rp|48}}<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref name="OCRegister">{{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}}</ref> Occasionally, live [[alligator]]s and [[deer]] can be spotted in this vicinity.<ref name="Neal&Neal2016p24"/><ref name="Leaphart2016pp160–161">{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|pp=160–161}}.</ref><ref name="CarolwoodChronicleSpring2020">{{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}}</ref> Additionally, the [[Liberty Belle Riverboat]] can be seen in the Rivers of America, floating side by side with the train and sounding their [[steam whistle|whistles]] at each other.<ref>{{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}}</ref> Afterwards, the train goes under an [[overpass]], passes the [[branch line|spur line]] leading to the WDWRR's roundhouse where its trains are stored and maintained, and arrives at its next stop at Fantasyland Station.<ref name="OCRegister"/><ref name="Leaphart2016pp160–161"/><ref name="CarolwoodChronicleSpring2020"/> 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.<ref name="Mouseplanet"/><ref name="Neal&Neal2016p24"/>

In the final segment of the train's journey around the park, it enters a two-percent [[grade (slope)#Railways|grade]] tunnel adjacent to the TRON Lightcycle / Run roller coaster attraction.<ref name="AttractionsMagazine"/><ref name="Trains"/>{{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.<ref name="AttractionsMagazine"/><ref>{{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}}</ref> After exiting the tunnel, the train passes the [[Space Mountain (Magic Kingdom)|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, U.S.A. Station.<ref name="Celebrations"/>{{rp|48-49}}<ref>{{Harvp|Arrigoni|Arrigoni|2008|p=90}}.</ref><ref>{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|pp=164–165}}.</ref> This completes what the park refers to as ''The Grand Circle Tour''.<ref name="Celebrations"/>{{rp|49}}<ref>{{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}}</ref>

<Gallery caption="Walt Disney World Railroad stations" mode=packed>
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, U.S.A. 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
</Gallery>

Personal [[baby transport#Strollers|strollers]] and [[wheelchair]]s were allowed on board the train, excluding [[renting|rental]] Disney strollers and electric conveyance vehicles.<ref name="DisabilityGuide">{{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}}</ref><ref name="AGuidetoSeating">{{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}}</ref> All of the stations had [[wheelchair ramp|disability ramp]]s access for the wheelchair passengers to board the train.<ref name="DisabilityGuide"/> 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.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref name="Birnbaum2022p246">{{Harvp|Lekkon|Safro|Ward|Hess|Fejeran|Birnbaum|2022|p=246}}.</ref><ref name="eBay">{{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}}</ref> At the end of the tour, the guests were originally given free [[rail fastening system#Rail spikes|railroad spike]]s as [[souvenir]]s, but due to the [[September 11 attacks]] in 2001, the spikes were dropped in favor of the [[lapel pin]]s.<ref name="eBay"/><ref>{{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}}</ref><ref name="disneygeek.com">{{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}}</ref> In 2020, the tour was suspended due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref name="Birnbaum2022p246"/><ref>{{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}}</ref>

==Rolling stock==
[[File:WDWRR - WDW Monorail 1.jpg|thumb|right|The back of the WDWRR's No. 4 locomotive's tender|alt=The back of a red steam locomotive tender with the inside of the steam locomotive's cab partially visible]]
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.<ref name="Broggie2014p333"/><ref name="Broggie2014pp393–394">{{Harvp|Broggie|2014|pp=393–394}}.</ref> If a locomotive runs out of water, its fire will be extinguished to prevent a [[boiler explosion]].<ref name="Trains"/>{{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.<ref name="Broggie2014p331"/><ref name="CPH"/>{{rp|7}} The passenger car's benches can hold 3-5 passengers each.<ref name="AGuidetoSeating"/> The front passenger car had a disability ramp for the two wheelchair passengers to be loaded on.<ref name="DisabilityGuide"/> Occasionally, locomotives and their passenger car sets will be switched when either one is out of service for maintenance, overhauls, refurbishments, or repairs.<ref name="Trains"/>{{rp|3}}<ref>{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|p=121}}.</ref>

The locomotives do not contain [[railway brake|brakes]], but the passenger cars do to avoid rough stops.<ref name="Trains"/>{{rp|5}} The locomotives' tenders each have an [[automatic train control]] box underneath, which detect red light frequencies from the [[North American railroad signals|signals']] transmitters along the track and apply the passenger cars' brakes.<ref name="Trains"/>{{rp|5}}<ref name="Leaphart2016p198">{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|p=198}}.</ref> In September 2007, all four locomotives were equipped with an [[kill switch|E-stop]] control box.<ref>{{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}}</ref> Up until early 2017, there were no [[handrail]]s and side panels on most of the ''200'' series train set's left side to allow Disney employees, dressed up as [[:Category:Disney characters|Disney characters]], to disembark at Main Street, U.S.A. Station for the daily park opening ceremonies.<ref name="Trains"/>{{rp|2-3}}<ref name="CPH"/>{{rp|7}}<ref name="Leaphart2016p120">{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|p=120}}.</ref><ref name="TouringPlans">{{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}}</ref> 

In 1997, another locomotive arrived at Walt Disney World, where it was named after former [[Walt Disney Animation Studios|Disney]] [[animator]] and [[railfan|rail enthusiast]] [[Ward Kimball]].<ref>{{Harvp|Veness|2015|pp=93-94}}.</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> 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 ''[[Cedar Point & Lake Erie Railroad#Engine #1 "G.A. Boeckling"|G.A. Boeckling]]''.<ref>{{Harvp|DeGaetano|2015|pp=22–24}}.</ref> Between 1997 and 2003, all four locomotives received major refurbishments at the [[Tweetsie Railroad]] in [[Blowing Rock, North Carolina]], costing nearly $4 million.<ref name="CarolwoodChronicleWinter2004">{{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}}</ref><ref name="Huso2010p74">{{Harvp|Huso|2010|p=74}}.</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> Since 2010, overhauling services have taken place at the [[Strasburg Rail Road]] in [[Strasburg, Pennsylvania]].<ref name="TrainingRuns"/><ref name="Off-Track">{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref><!--Prior to that, the tenders were originally equipped with steam-driven generators at the rear to supply electricity to the locomotives and passenger cars.<ref name="Leaphart2016p197">{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|p=197}}.</ref>-->

{|Class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+Walt Disney World Railroad rolling stock details<ref name="Broggie2014pp393–394"/><ref name="Amendola2015pp150–157">{{Harvp|Amendola|2015|pp=150–157}}.</ref><ref name="Leaphart2016pp122–129">{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|pp=122–129}}.</ref>
!scope="col"|Number
!scope="col"|Name
!scope="col"|Namesake
!scope="col"|Image
!scope="col"|Wheel arrangement
!scope="col"|Date built
!scope="col"|Builder
!scope="col"|Serial number
!scope="col"|Passenger cars
!scope="col"|Date entered service
!scope="col"|Status
!scope="col" style="width:25%;"|Notes
|-
!scope="row"|1
|''Walter E. Disney''
|Walt Disney<!--DO NOT ADD A WIKILINK HERE. It is already linked in the opening to present day section.-->
|[[File:Walter E Disney on track.jpg|150px|alt=A red steam locomotive with a 4-6-0 wheel arrangement (four leading wheels, six driving wheels, and no trailing wheels) and its tender]]
|{{whyte|4-6-0}} (Ten wheeler)
|May 1925
|Baldwin Locomotive Works
|58444
|Five red passenger cars<br />(''100'' series)
|October 1, 1971
|Operational
|During its overhaul at the Strasburg Rail Road from 2016 to 2020, this locomotive received a new boiler.<ref name="HistoricTesting">{{Cite web|last=Hermes|first=Justin|date=November 18, 2022|title=Breaking: Historic Testing of Walt Disney World Railroad Takes Place|url=https://mickeyblog.com/2022/11/18/breaking-historic-testing-of-walt-disney-world-railroad-takes-place/|work=MickeyBlog.com|access-date=November 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221118154042/https://mickeyblog.com/2022/11/18/breaking-historic-testing-of-walt-disney-world-railroad-takes-place/|archive-date=November 18, 2022}}</ref><ref name="SteamGiants">{{Cite web|last=Wagner|first=Robert|title=Walter E. Disney, Disney World Railroad No. 1|url=https://steamgiants.com/survivors/theme-park/disney-world-railroad-no-1/|work=SteamGiants|publisher=RailfanDepot|access-date=February 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003073645/https://steamgiants.com/survivors/theme-park/disney-world-railroad-no-1/|archive-date=October 3, 2022}}</ref> It pulled ten passenger cars during one of its test runs in November 2022.<ref name="HistoricTesting"/> Before being overhauled, this used to be the WDWRR's tallest locomotive at {{convert|11|ft|11|in|m|1}} hence its smokestack.<ref name="Broggie2014p331"/>
|-
!scope="row"|2
|''Lilly Belle''
|[[Lillian Disney]]
|[[File:Lilly Belle on track.jpg|150px|alt=A green steam locomotive with a 2-6-0 wheel arrangement (two leading wheels, six driving wheels, and no trailing wheels) and its tender]]
|{{whyte|2-6-0}} (Mogul)
|September 1928
|Baldwin Locomotive Works
|60598
|Five green passenger cars<br />(''200'' series)
|October 1, 1971
|Operational
|During its overhaul at the Strasburg Rail Road starting in 2010, this locomotive received a new boiler.<ref name="Off-Track"/><ref>{{Cite web|last=Haas|first=Ben|title=Lilly Belle, Disney World Railroad No. 2|url=https://steamgiants.com/survivors/theme-park/lilly-belle-disney-world-railroad/|work=SteamGiants|publisher=RailfanDepot|access-date=February 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201145124/https://steamgiants.com/survivors/theme-park/lilly-belle-disney-world-railroad/|archive-date=February 1, 2023}}</ref> Previously assigned exclusively to daily park opening ceremonies due to mechanical issues, it returned to normal [[passenger train]] service in late 2016.<ref name="WDWFamily"/><ref>{{Cite web|date=November 24, 2016|title=Lilly Belle Train Returns to the Walt Disney World Railroad|url=http://www.wdwthemeparks.com/news/2016/11/24/lilly-belle-train-returns-to-the-walt-disney-world-railroad|work=WDWThemeParks.com|access-date=April 15, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170410203153/http://www.wdwthemeparks.com/news/2016/11/24/lilly-belle-train-returns-to-the-walt-disney-world-railroad|archive-date=April 10, 2017}}</ref> 
|-
!scope="row"|3
|''Roger E. Broggie''
|Roger E. Broggie<!--DO NOT ADD A WIKILINK HERE. It is already linked in the article lead.-->
|[[File:Roger E Broggie on track.jpg|150px|alt=A green steam locomotive with a 4-6-0 wheel arrangement (four leading wheels, six driving wheels, and no trailing wheels) and its tender]]
|4-6-0 (Ten wheeler)
|May 1925
|Baldwin Locomotive Works
|58445
|Five yellow passenger cars<br />(''300'' series)
|October 1, 1971
|Operational
|Originally planned to be named after [[Roy O. Disney]], but given that he did not want his name attached to the locomotive nearly identical to the No. 1 named after Walt Disney, the No. 4 was named after him instead.<ref name="Leaphart2016pp130–131"/><ref name="CarolwoodChronicleSummer2002">{{Cite magazine|last=Campbell|first=Michael|date=Summer 2002|title=Roy E. Disney Rededicates Father's Engine|url=http://carolwood.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/CarolwoodChronicle-Issue15-2002Summer.pdf|magazine=Carolwood Chronicle|issue=15|publisher=Carolwood Pacific Historical Society|pages=1-3|access-date=May 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170527145731/http://carolwood.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/CarolwoodChronicle-Issue15-2002Summer.pdf|archive-date=May 27, 2017}}</ref> Rededicated in 2003, this was the last WDWRR locomotive to be refurbished at the Tweetsie Railroad.<ref name="CarolwoodChronicleWinter2004"/>
|-
!scope="row"|4
|''Roy O. Disney''
|Roy O. Disney
|[[File:Roy O Disney on track.jpg|150px|alt=A red steam locomotive with a 4-4-0 wheel arrangement (four leading wheels, four driving wheels, and no trailing wheels) and its tender]]
|{{whyte|4-4-0}} (American)
|February 1916
|Baldwin Locomotive Works
|42915
|Five blue passenger cars<br />(''400'' series)
|December 1, 1971
|Under overhaul<ref>{{Cite web|last=James|first=Chloe|date=January 20, 2024|title=Disney World Removes Feature From Park, Will Be Gone for Years|url=https://insidethemagic.net/2024/01/walt-disney-world-railroad-closed-disney-world-cj1/|work=Inside the Magic|access-date=January 22, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240121181613/https://insidethemagic.net/2024/01/walt-disney-world-railroad-closed-disney-world-cj1/|archive-date=January 21, 2024}}</ref>
|This locomotive predates the Magic Kingdom's oldest purpose-built amusement attraction: the [[Prince Charming Regal Carrousel#Magic Kingdom version|Prince Charming Regal Carrousel]], built in 1917.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Prince Charming Regal Carrousel – official website|url=https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/prince-charming-regal-carrousel/|publisher=Walt Disney Parks and Resorts|access-date=June 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160418200121/https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/prince-charming-regal-carrousel/|archive-date=April 18, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Leibacher|first=Herb|date=July 18, 2016|title=Let's Take a Look at Disney's Oldest Original Ride|url=https://www.worldofwalt.com/disney-prince-charming-carousel.html|work=World of Walt|access-date=April 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170414203016/https://www.worldofwalt.com/disney-prince-charming-carousel.html|archive-date=April 14, 2017}}</ref> Its service entry date was delayed until two months after the park opened to make a major repair to its frame.<ref name="Leaphart2016pp130–131"/><ref>{{Cite web|last=Bennett|first=Brian|date=October 28, 2005|title=Steam Train Tour, Part 3|url=https://www.mouseplanet.com/6779/Steam_Train_Tour_Part_3|work=Mouseplanet|access-date=January 17, 2023}}</ref> Rededicated in 2002, the locomotive took part in its [[centennial]] celebration in 2016.<ref name="CarolwoodChronicleSummer2002"/><ref>{{Cite magazine|title=Centennial Celebration Set for Roy O. Disney Steam Locomotive: September 15 to 18, 2016|url=http://carolwood.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/chron63.pdf|magazine=Carolwood Chronicle|issue=63|publisher=The Carolwood Society|date=Spring 2016|pages=1-3|access-date=May 15, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181204103850/http://carolwood.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/chron63.pdf|archive-date=December 4, 2018}}</ref>
|}

==Daily operation==
===Opening===
[[File:WDWRR - Maintenance Shop Spur.jpg|thumb|left|The WDWRR's only mainline [[railroad switch|switch track]] 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]]
Early in the morning 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.<ref name="HuffingtonPost"/><ref name="CarolwoodChronicleSummer2016">{{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}}</ref> 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 [[monorail]]s.<ref name="Mouseplanet"/><ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> Each WDWRR train is run by an [[train driver|engineer]] and [[fireman (steam engine)|fireman]] in the locomotive, as well as a [[conductor (rail)|conductor]] at the rear of the train who supervises the passengers and ensures that the passenger cars' equipment is working.<ref name="Trains"/>{{rp|4–5}}<ref name="CarolwoodChronicleSummer2016"/><ref>{{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}}</ref> After Main Street Operations employees first work as conductors for more than six months, they have the opportunity to become engineers or firemen.<ref name="CPH"/>{{rp|7}}<ref name="Trains"/>{{rp|5}} [[Rookie]] engineers and engineers in [[training]] are nicknamed ''piglets'' and ''pigs'', respectively; after training for six months, they are renamed ''hogs''.<ref name="CPH"/>{{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 [[spray nozzle|atomizer]] and [[steam locomotive exhaust system#Description|stack blower]] [[valve]]s for the fireman firing up the locomotive every 45 minutes.<ref name="HuffingtonPost"/><ref name="Trains"/>{{rp|4}} Once the locomotive is fired up, the train leaves the roundhouse and stops in front of a [[level crossing|railroad crossing]] while the train crew performs the [[safety valve]] test on the locomotive at around {{convert|140|psi|MPa|2|abbr=on}}.<ref name="Mouseplanet"/><ref name="Leaphart2016p201">{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|p=201}}.</ref> Afterwards, the train moves to a small bridge where the train crew performs a boiler blowdown on the locomotive.<ref name="disneygeek.com"/><ref name="Leaphart2016p201"/> 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.<ref name="CPH"/>{{rp|6}}<ref name="Trains"/>{{rp|5}}<ref>{{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}}</ref> 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.<ref name="CPH"/>{{rp|7}}<ref name="Leaphart2016p120"/><ref name="TouringPlans"/>

===In service===
When the Magic Kingdom park opens, 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.<ref name="Trains"/>{{rp|4-5}}<ref>{{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}}</ref> Sometimes a third train will be put into operation later in the day when the park's crowd increases.<ref name="CPH"/>{{rp|7}}<ref name="Mouseplanet"/> Each time a train completes two trips around the park, it will stop at Main Street, U.S.A. Station for a crew rotation where the engineer takes a break, the fireman becomes the new engineer, and a new fireman takes over.<ref name="CPH"/>{{rp|7}}<ref>{{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}}</ref> Meanwhile, the train conductor at each train swapped positions with the station conductor at each station every 20 minutes.<ref name="CPH"/>{{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.<ref name="Trains"/>{{rp|5}} The conductor activates a [[buzzer]] [[vehicle horn|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.<ref name="Trains"/>{{rp|4-5}}<ref name="CarolwoodChronicleSummer2016"/> 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.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> During the Magic Kingdom [[parade]] events, the trains are halted due to the parade route crossing over the WDWRR tracks in the Frontierland section.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{Harvp|Sehlinger|Testa|2014|p=542}}.</ref>

===Block signals===
[[File:WDWRR - Frontierland Station Block Signal Light.jpg|thumb|right|upright|The WDWRR's block signal at Frontierland Station. Behind it is a Big Thunder Mountain Railroad track section, which connects to a swing bridge that leads to the attraction's ride vehicle maintenance facility.|alt=A block signal light with an artificial mountain façade behind it]]
The WDWRR uses [[automatic block signaling|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.<ref name="HuffingtonPost"/><ref name="Leaphart2016pp166–167">{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|pp=166–167}}.</ref> 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.<ref name="Leaphart2016pp166–167"/> 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.<ref name="Leaphart2016pp166–167"/><ref name="Leaphart2016p152">{{Harvp|Leaphart|2016|p=152}}.</ref> 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.<ref name="Leaphart2016pp166–167"/><ref name="Leaphart2016p152"/>

{|Class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+Walt Disney World Railroad block signal light details<ref name="Trains"/>{{rp|5}}<ref name="Leaphart2016pp166–167"/>
!scope="col" style="width:25%;"|Block signal light color(s)
!scope="col"|Meaning
!scope="col"|Action needed<br /><span style="font-weight:normal;font-size:small">(when two trains<br />are operating)</span>
!scope="col"|Action needed<br /><span style="font-weight:normal;font-size:small">{{nowrap|(when three trains<br />are operating)}}</span>
|-
!scope="row"|[[File:BSicon lBHF red.svg|20px]] Red
|Next block is occupied
|Stop
|Stop
|-
!scope="row"|{{BSsplit|[[File:BSicon lBHF red.svg|20px]]|[[File:BSicon lBHF saffron.svg|20px]]}} 
Red + yellow
|Next two blocks are occupied
|Stop
|Stop
|-
!scope="row"|{{BSsplit|[[File:BSicon lBHF saffron.svg|20px]]|[[File:BSicon glBHF.svg|20px]]}} 
Yellow + green
|Next block is clear, but following block is occupied
|Stop
|Proceed to next block
|-
!scope="row"|[[File:BSicon glBHF.svg|20px]] Green
|Next two blocks are clear
|Proceed to next block
|Proceed to next block
|}

===Closing===
The WDWRR closes each evening before the [[fireworks]] show starts, due to its track running close to the fireworks staging area.<ref name="CarolwoodChronicleFall2004"/><ref name="WaltDisneyWorldForGrownups">{{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}}</ref> 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.<ref name="CarolwoodChronicleFall2004"/><ref name="Trains"/>{{rp|3-4}} Once the trains are back 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.<ref name="DisneyNews"/><ref name="Mouseplanet4">{{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}}</ref> After midnight, the locomotives' tenders get replenished with diesel oil.<ref name="CPH"/>{{rp|6-7}} The WDWRR closes temporarily during inclement [[thunderstorm]]s and [[tropical cyclone|hurricanes]], especially during the [[summer]] months.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref>

==Gallery==
<gallery caption="Walt Disney World Railroad info plaques" mode=packed>
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
</gallery>

==See also==
*[[Hogwarts Express (Universal Orlando Resort)]]
*[[Rail transport in Walt Disney Parks and Resorts]]
*[[Serengeti Express]]
*[[South Central Florida Express#Sugar Express|Sugar Express]]
*[[TECO Line Streetcar]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

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