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Way back when (when television was new) the Disneyland show had an episode titled "Where do the Stories Come from?"
This show Walt's backyard railroad as inspiration for the cartoon.
There were at least 3 others on his staff who had backyard railroads (If you count Ward Kimball whose railroad was 3' gauge and ran into the front yard).
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thanks for the link Mark.
Merry Christmas.
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BR60103 Wrote:Way back when (when television was new) the Disneyland show had an episode titled "Where do the Stories Come from?"
This show Walt's backyard railroad as inspiration for the cartoon.
There were at least 3 others on his staff who had backyard railroads (If you count Ward Kimball whose railroad was 3' gauge and ran into the front yard).
Yes I have read about Ward Kimball's railroad in TRAINS magazine, many credit it with being the inspiration for the Wild West mountain train at Disney World.
Walt Disney visited several times and operated the train under Wards supervision. The Wards collection is now safely preserved at a railroad park.
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Charlie B Wrote:thanks for the link Mark.
Merry Christmas.
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Your welcome Charlie, I thought that many of you would enjoy it, and having access to it may come in handy over the festive season to entertain young and old alike. Merry Christmas to you and yours Charlie including your four legged family members.
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Nice trip down memory lane!
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I enjoyed it very much, thanks!
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