Walt's Disneyland Railroad | FULL DOCUMENTARY

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The original Disneyland Railroad is the most scenic and historic of them all. Here now is the history and design behind this beloved park fixture.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Walt's Obsession
3:07 Construction
14:24 1958 Expansion
24:35 1965 Expansion
29:41 Dark Times/Lilly Belle Car
36:59 Changes
40:25 The Ward Kimball
42:58 Modern Upgrades
48:56 Random Fun Facts
54:58 Walt's Disneyland Railroad
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  • @AlextheHistorian
    @AlextheHistorian Жыл бұрын

    AIR BRAKES: 6:40 -Yes the way I described the air brake system the Disneyland Railroad uses is CORRECT. For those who think I made a mistake or misunderstood train air brakes, before the modern automatic air brake ever existed, there was the Westinghouse Straight-Air Brake system. The straight-air brake system requires air to be APPLIED to the system in order to slow or stop a train. This system proved to be impractical for trains longer than 13 cars, so the automatic air brake system was later invented. Disneyland Railroad tries to run authentically to the time period, and so they use the old Straight-air brake system, or as Disneyland Railroad crew call it, "direct-line brakes". Disneyland Railroad does not use automatic air brakes. ALSO: my statement that the Disneyland Railroad is "the world's largest scale model railroad" is not a statement about acreage or track length, it's a statement about the fact that it's the largest miniature scale used for a railroad.

  • @alexander1485

    @alexander1485

    Жыл бұрын

    Trains keep air released and add more air to apply the brakes, trucks have the opposite type of brakes.

  • @LandNfan

    @LandNfan

    Жыл бұрын

    Straight air brakes vs. Westinghouse air reduction brakes can make for an “interesting” experience for the engineer. In 1967 & 1968 I frequently operated the first Chance C.P.Huntington at Joyland park in Wichita. That one had straight air brakes although I understand they have been redesigned to use air reduction. The air compressor was a bit undersized for the task. If you were too enthusiastic with the whistle on the last few hundred yards of the track you could arrive at the depot without enough air to stop the train.

  • @jockellis

    @jockellis

    11 ай бұрын

    He’s quite correct about the brakes. That’s one of those inventions that needed to be turned around to be at its best. However, it was far and away better that brakemen jumping from car to car, twisting the brake wheels.

  • @steveskouson9620

    @steveskouson9620

    8 ай бұрын

    @@alexander1485 Until just recently, I would have said you were incorrect. I since found out that trucks use air pressure to apply brakes. A truck's parking brake system, does use pressure to release the brakes. Emergency brakes use this system. steve

  • @nielsleenknegt5839

    @nielsleenknegt5839

    5 ай бұрын

    Just a thing on engine n⁰4. The number of wheels (driving or otherwise) of the locomotive does not impact pullingpower. Pulling power depends on: bore and stroke of piston, boilerpressure and the distance between where the pistonrod connects to the wheel and the wheelcenter. Also, the size of the wheels plays a factor. The number of wheels does impact performance, though. Take Loco n⁰4, a 2-4-0, if you were to have that same locomotive but with the wheel arrangement of loco n⁰3 (2-4-4), loco 4 would preform better, geven the 2 locomotives are otherwise identical. This is because more weight is put on the drivers (wheels connected to the piston) and therefore has better adhesive, which means the ability to start smoother, and get up to speed that little easier.

  • @Syncopator
    @Syncopator Жыл бұрын

    Pretty much EVERY ride at Disneyland is a rail-oriented ride. The whole park is pretty much just one big train set. Walt sure loved his trains.

  • @garywheeler7039

    @garywheeler7039

    Жыл бұрын

    Even the paddlewheeler is on rails I think.

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    The riverboat is guided by a rail, but it does float with its own buoyancy, and the paddle wheel at the stern provides the actual propulsion.

  • @Noobixm-GGD

    @Noobixm-GGD

    Жыл бұрын

    The rails on the boat are just to maintain a consistent course and to prevent collisions that may occur from just floating it on the water.

  • @Blufrg23

    @Blufrg23

    7 ай бұрын

    I love trains

  • @evanennis4165

    @evanennis4165

    3 ай бұрын

    Why haven’t Disney ever made a movie about trains?

  • @andypandy4640
    @andypandy4640 Жыл бұрын

    In my opinion, this is now the definitive documentary on this subject. Outstanding work Alex, well done.

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @drewbarker8504

    @drewbarker8504

    Жыл бұрын

    You couldn’t have said it better. That was fantastic and well done!

  • @MrRGS41

    @MrRGS41

    5 ай бұрын

    While it is a nice video don't forget Micheal Broggie's book "Walt Disney's railroad story" from the 90s.

  • @marcibates-gy4yl

    @marcibates-gy4yl

    23 күн бұрын

    I believe Alex's Disney documentaries tend to be the definitive.🙂 Many thanks to you, Alex.

  • @jeffreycroteau3544
    @jeffreycroteau354410 ай бұрын

    Excellent job Alex. My name is Jeffrey Croteau. I was a cast member from the Disneyland Sign Shop from 1992-2020, 28 years. I had the distinguished honor along with fellow Cast Member, Glenn Duncan to provide the lettering and graphics for the "Lily Belle". I painstakingly recreated the ceiling graphics in side, along with recreating the exterior corner graphics outside. Glenn and myself did all the 23xx gold leaf lettering throughout. I also lettered the sign on both sides along with the new sign can on the observation deck. One of the nicest projects I had the joy of bringing to completion. Thank you for showcasing it so well! A wonderful memory.

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    10 ай бұрын

    Hey Jeffrey! I can't help but wonder if I might have seen you once or twice. I walked into the Sign Shop once, I believe December of 2009. I wasn't supposed to be in there, but heck, I went to a lot of facilities I wasn't meant to be in my years at Disneyland. The work you did on the Lilly Belle is much appreciated by me!

  • @jeffreycroteau3544

    @jeffreycroteau3544

    10 ай бұрын

    I'm retired now, but am here to field questions you may have in future postings. Have lots of Disney History floating around in my head. Just ask. I'll help if I can.

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks Jeffrey, actually I myself am retiring from discussing Disneyland history on my channel. Made all kinds of content about it since 2016, and I've moved on to my other interests, trains and steamships!

  • @davidmacias741

    @davidmacias741

    4 ай бұрын

    How fun that must have been, being part of Walts legacy! The closet I've gotten to Walt himself was meeting and chatting with his daughter Diane Disney Miller and going to the burbank studios 3 times. Stood down the hall of his original office! Planning to go again, have a friend who works there.

  • @margaretlosch1573
    @margaretlosch15734 ай бұрын

    We would go to Disneyland every 5 years when my dad got 13 weeks vacation. I know that I have been there at least 3 times, and every time, I can hardly wait to ride the train. We would make a complete trip around the park discussing where we wanted to start our rides. It was kind of difficult to watch this at times because of all of the wonderful memories. My dad passed away on December 23rd. I want to preserve the 8mm movies that he took of our vacations. It will take money and time. I just hope it can be done. Our last family vacation was in 1977. We were in Long Beach when we heard that Elvis Presley had died. Thank you for all of the information about the trains and for bringing back my memories of the "Happiest Place on Earth."

  • @stevedegaetano8188
    @stevedegaetano8188 Жыл бұрын

    Probably the most comprehensive video about the Disneyland Railroad on KZread. You cover a lot of ground in 56 minutes. Great work Alex!

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @JoshuaReigns
    @JoshuaReigns Жыл бұрын

    I'm very proud and honored to have been given the privilege of having ridden in the Lilly Belle Parlor car with my family.

  • @Polymathes
    @Polymathes Жыл бұрын

    I was a conductor on the Disneyland Railroad for three seasons in the mid 1970s. The spiel back then was triggered when a metal switch hanging down from the bottom of the first car hit a block of wood along side the tracks. I know this because I got in trouble for fixing a loose bolt on the trigger when it malfunctioned.. The union electrician was not happy. At times when the spiel failed the conductors where required to give the it over the PA system. We were known to take some humorous liberties with the script.

  • @SAOS451316
    @SAOS451316 Жыл бұрын

    I don't care for Disney but I liked this. You found a lot of pictures that are probably very rare and wrote your narration so well that one could think it an official documentary made by the company. Good job! :)

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @toshibavoodoo

    @toshibavoodoo

    Жыл бұрын

    I LOVE Disneyland, but find it difficult to keep loving something that is slipping so far away from it true intent.

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    @@toshibavoodoo that's exactly how I feel.

  • @wilmeaux12

    @wilmeaux12

    Жыл бұрын

    How could anyone not like Disney?

  • @SAOS451316

    @SAOS451316

    Жыл бұрын

    @@wilmeaux12 Is this a serious question? Disney the company is the archetypal evil megacorporation. Disney the theme parks are incredibly expensive and treat their workers horribly. Disney original properties are okay but often full of bad messages, and their acquired properties get butchered. Disney the man wasn't the worst person ever but neither was he best. That's in a nutshell why I don't care for Disney.

  • @josephpiskac2781
    @josephpiskac2781 Жыл бұрын

    Masterpiece Video you should receive an Oscar? I am lucky being born in 1953 in the 1950s every child's dream was to go to Disneyland. From the late 1950s to 1968 our family traveled three maybe four times via Union Pacific Railroad from Omaha to Los Angeles. Much of what you presented I experienced first hand. Very fortunate and the family failed to show appreciation to my father. Thanks for refreshing my memories.

  • @JF-lt5zc

    @JF-lt5zc

    Жыл бұрын

    What an epic way to visit! I grew up in San Diego and we went every few years back in the 70s. It was a far cry from what it has turned into today. Much more sedate, less crowded, etc. These days, the company is so far from its roots, and the parks so overcrowded, I doubt I'll ever go back.

  • @PaulinesPastimes
    @PaulinesPastimes Жыл бұрын

    As a 1953 vintage Australian, I grew up watching Disneyland on TV and always wanted to go to this wonderful place of dreams and imagination. I may never be able to go there but videos like this really bring the experience to life for me. Thank you for such a comprehensive and fascinating documentary.

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Pauline!

  • @MikeR65

    @MikeR65

    Жыл бұрын

    I hope you make it there!

  • @damilla1958
    @damilla1958Ай бұрын

    I absolutely loved this documentary. In addition to bringing back fond memories, I have a new appreciation for all that Walt and his Imagineers have done for all of us kids at heart!

  • @johnhirtle4300
    @johnhirtle43003 ай бұрын

    Long live Walt's Steam Dream! Thank you for this beautiful tribute to this key facet of the park's magic! ❤

  • @sarahpalms5258
    @sarahpalms5258 Жыл бұрын

    Oh this is one of my favorite topics of yours!

  • @michaeltaylor1603
    @michaeltaylor1603 Жыл бұрын

    While steam is RARELY seen on the mainline these day, there is hardly a youngster even now a days that you can hear them audibly imitate the sound of a steam whistle. These steam time machines can be found in amusement parks, steam tourist excursions. Truly a MUST for me to take as my 1st ride apart from the trams/monorail or ferry. I'm speaking of both American parks. I literally cried when I saw video of the Walt Disney World Railroad return to service before Christmas last year. Thanks again Alex! Hoping you a very fine 2023!

  • @douglasthompson9482
    @douglasthompson94824 ай бұрын

    We are going back to Disneyland again in April. My daughter is celebrating her anniversary of cancer free. My first time here was 1965….we have been to Disneyland at least 15 times. I have treasured memories from the happiest place on earth. Thank you friend…nothing is better than Disneyland.

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    4 ай бұрын

    Congratulations to your daughter! I hope you'll all have a fantastic visit to Disneyland.

  • @pedenharley6266
    @pedenharley6266 Жыл бұрын

    Alex, this was a fantastic video! Thank you for it. As someone who has only ever been to WDW, I never knew what I was missing.

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    WDW RR is pretty cool...but...I think I can say truthfully that Disneyland Railroad is the best lol

  • @matterhorn5617
    @matterhorn5617 Жыл бұрын

    The most comprehensive and professional documentary on the Disneyland Railroad I've ever watched. Most excellent Alex! Thank you so much for this. You should be so proud of this work!

  • @johnthompson3480
    @johnthompson3480Ай бұрын

    Extremely well done. I have loved the trains since my childhood. I love that Walt insisted that they be real steam locomotives.

  • @think2086
    @think2086 Жыл бұрын

    Man. This is incredible. Best history teacher ever.

  • @trainliker100
    @trainliker100 Жыл бұрын

    Walt Disney's Carolwood Pacific Railroad Lilly Belle steam engine, some freight cars, and a caboose are on display at the Walt Disney Family Museum at the Presidio in San Francisco. This is an AMAZING museum that does justice to the history of Walt Disney with fascinating and lively displays. I know that, for many, Walt Disney's efforts were a part of their growing up. They will especially like this museum. It is one of the best museums I have ever visited.

  • @davidmacias741

    @davidmacias741

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes an excellent museum about Walts history with his studio and Disneyland. I consider myself blessed because I met Walts daughter Dianne there a year before she passed away! We chatted alittle and I got to take a picture with her. I can't explain how happy I felt when she put her arm around me for the picture which I cherish to this day.

  • @MeowyJaguari3553
    @MeowyJaguari3553 Жыл бұрын

    I worked as a tour guide at the DLR for over 15 years, and a lot of it included the detailed knowledge on DL and the family history. Your video was absolutely thorough, detailed, accurate and so informative. I am truly impressed by it and wanted to tell you that you did a wonderful job!!! Great video! Same with your monorail presentation as well. Thanks!

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Maria, from a fellow veteran tour guide! I worked in Guest Relations from 2011-2013. A short stint, but it was certainly the pinnacle of my career at Disneyland.

  • @MeowyJaguari3553

    @MeowyJaguari3553

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AlextheHistorian Awww I just missed ya! Left in 2009. Great channel you’ve made! Now it makes sense lol. Stay awesome!

  • @MannyEmm
    @MannyEmm8 ай бұрын

    This was an excellent history into the Disney RR. I learned so many facts which I did not know, which is odd, considering I actually worked at Disneyland from 1999-2006, and then most recently, from 2022-2023. The best thing I love about this attraction, unlike any others in the park, is that you don’t have to get off…you could ride around as many times as you want, unless it’s the last ride of the night! Thank you.

  • @denault3985
    @denault3985 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, such good detail that was never released before.

  • @heavenly670
    @heavenly670 Жыл бұрын

    This hands-down, made my night!

  • @robertmartin4847
    @robertmartin4847 Жыл бұрын

    The original cars also have pockets to be pushed by pole from another track. Real attention to detail.

  • @civilizedorca
    @civilizedorca Жыл бұрын

    Incredible video! Thank you so much!

  • @ABQRT
    @ABQRT Жыл бұрын

    I think this is the most comprehensive present of the Disneyland Railroad. Always THE favorite ride for us at the park. We have ridden in the Lille Belle, in July thought we were going to die from the heat! Riders were only allowed if a Cast member was available to ride in the car to chat with the passengers and prevent theft. If you look at the right rear corner of the interior, you'll see a small square marble topped table in that corner. We have the exact twin to it in our living room but ours still has the legs on it. The one in the Lillie Belle has had the legs cut off to bring it down to 5/8ths scale. It's actually an Italian Design according to the document that came with it, we inherited it and the dining room set to match it from my late in-laws, they bought the set back in the mid 1960's. I was speechless when we rode the Lillie Belle and i sat down and turned to look out the rear windows and saw "our table" sitting in the corner! Thank you for this wonderful trip down memory lane, we're no longer in Calif and health issue now prevent travels, I'll be watching this again soon!

  • @garygreen7552
    @garygreen7552 Жыл бұрын

    The railroad was always my favorite part of Disneyland. I liked the authenticity of the original passenger cars, but I understand the need to change. Having actual steam power is a great part of the system. Thank you for a great documentary of the Disneyland Railroad!

  • @susancallaway4079
    @susancallaway4079 Жыл бұрын

    That was so well done. I have been going to Disneyland since 1964 and I never knew all the history of the trains. Amazing!!

  • @jerrysinclair3771
    @jerrysinclair3771 Жыл бұрын

    Alex, wonderful bit of history and volumes of info about "Walt's Railroad"'.

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @williamamely7038
    @williamamely7038 Жыл бұрын

    Alex, thanks again for an informative and thorough history of Walt's love of trains, translating into the Disney Land railroad.

  • @Magic.Happens
    @Magic.Happens Жыл бұрын

    These historical Disneyland videos are priceless!!! Thank you so much for this. The time and care you put into these shows your respect and appreciation of Walt’s dreams. I still miss him-he was a genius!

  • @sedona687
    @sedona687 Жыл бұрын

    I am 73 now and have been riding the tain since 1958. Every year at Christmas time. It makes me feel young again.

  • @ManWhoLovesTheMary
    @ManWhoLovesTheMary11 ай бұрын

    One of the things I loved about the trains, besides their aesthetics and practical transportation usage around the park, was how I could ride around on them all day long if I wanted to and watch the park as I passed by. I think the most I traveled on it ever was three rounds around the park. But knowing that they are authentically from the past, even over 100 years old some of them, makes me appreciate them that much more. The next time I'm riding them, I look forward to paying more attention to the little details. I've seen the Lilly Belle several times back in 2019, and while charmed by it's rich interiors, I didn't realize what it took to bring it back into the eyesight of the general public. Love it!

  • @davidburns518
    @davidburns518 Жыл бұрын

    Alex, your presentation of the Disney railway is fantastic!! I’ve ridden it as well as several railways at zoos and amusement parks (I love them all). What makes your presentation so fantastic is the professionalism and joy in your voice, great job Alex

  • @Gary80911
    @Gary80911 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I love watching your videos. You put real heart and love into them and it shows. Please never stop making them.

  • @tmcorbett
    @tmcorbett Жыл бұрын

    Positively wonderful documentary. Easily the best on the subject, and you clearly know your stuff. Thank you!

  • @scottphares8130
    @scottphares81303 ай бұрын

    Great documentary on one of my favorite rides since childhood! Thank you for the great vid!

  • @EricaHope-pr7dm
    @EricaHope-pr7dm5 ай бұрын

    As a child I watched a tv show called, "The Wonderful World of Disney." It was on every week and as a family, we sat and watched it. During it, we watched weekly as Disneyland slowly took shape. Walt would talk about the latest creations in the park and show videos of what was being done and how. He sprinkled cartoons and other entertainment into the show, so all ages found it interesting. The man was truly a visionary. I remember those shows as if they were yesterday as they play in my mind today, some 66 years later.

  • @happymoose8911
    @happymoose8911 Жыл бұрын

    This is amazing I’m a big train fan and Disney fan so this just made me happy so good job

  • @nhmtrhd
    @nhmtrhd6 ай бұрын

    I grew up in the mid 60’s watching Walt talk on TV about his dreams and accomplishments. It was a holiday for me every Thursday evening ( I think it was Thursday ) when he came on the TV. Like all the rest of us kids, the Walt Disney experience was an escape into our imaginations. I haven’t been to Disney Land, but have been to Disney World a couple times and hope to go again before I’m too old to. Congratulations on a long but very thorough and very interesting documentary on Walt’s dream. WELL DONE!! and THANK YOU 🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂

  • @catherinelane5817
    @catherinelane581711 ай бұрын

    Outstanding documentary! You solved many mysteries for me and thank you for breaking down who did the narrations over the years. Just wonderful stuff. ❤

  • @QPerth
    @QPerth Жыл бұрын

    This documentary was amazing. The detail given, and the footage and images used are second to none. This attraction (at any of the parks I have visited and ridden the railway at) is always one of my favourites, and watching some of this footage made me unexpectedly emotional with such wonderful memories. Bravo on this, I enjoyed every second, and really appreciate your work in producing it.

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @TheNorthwestWind
    @TheNorthwestWind Жыл бұрын

    This is so comprehensive, its unreal, Thank you so much Alex!

  • @lindasolis7117
    @lindasolis7117 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome, Alex. Thanks for putting it all together!! 😄

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @MilesCone
    @MilesCone Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding video!! Great job!! I worked at Disneyland as a young man and this really brought back some great memories!! THANK YOU

  • @angusrock1563
    @angusrock1563 Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing tribute to a great attraction! I learned a great deal! Thank you so much for posting!!

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @JohnVegas
    @JohnVegas Жыл бұрын

    This is the most amazing and comprehensive historical explanation I have ever seen. Congratulations!

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Wm.
    @Wm. Жыл бұрын

    Very nice documentary about one of my favorite parts of the park. Thank you!

  • @jetsons101
    @jetsons101 Жыл бұрын

    Alex, this and your Monorail vids are your Disneyland Crowning achievements. This and the Monorail videos are timeless.......

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @disneylilly9433
    @disneylilly9433 Жыл бұрын

    That was Great. Thank you for all your time and work on it. Thank you for sharing all that information with us. 😊. Loved it

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @chrismoody1342
    @chrismoody134210 ай бұрын

    I’ve been aboard the trains of Disneyland CA. I’ve been there twice in 67 as a 22 yo boy and 86 as a 31 yo married man. Definitely a highlight of the park. The things I enjoyed the most was the park’s amazing architecture. Walt was quite the visionary.

  • @kenlee5509
    @kenlee550910 ай бұрын

    Well done! So many of my childhood memories recalled in one documentary! I could see the Matterhorn from my grandmother's back yard on Dunklee Lane. As a kid I visited the park countless times on Orange County and Riverside county and NASA (federal) employee days ... Aah, to run from ride to ride, no lines, ride the trains multiple times in one visit... *sigh... parts of my life were truly charmed, Thank you SO Much for this recounting of so many of my memories!

  • @cidie1
    @cidie1 Жыл бұрын

    What a nostalgic video this was very entertaining. Thanks!

  • @KurtVW
    @KurtVW Жыл бұрын

    Excellent long format well researched and thought out video. KZread needs more of this kind of content. Thank you.

  • @mrclay50
    @mrclay50 Жыл бұрын

    This is wonderful, Great work, thanks for taking the time to put this together.

  • @merriemisfit8406
    @merriemisfit8406 Жыл бұрын

    The railroad was usually where I went to rest my aching back and feet. But I LOVED the Grand Canyon diorama and looked forward to seeing it each time. And those wee triceratops babies, cute as little buttons -- way up near the top of my favorite "Disney characters" list.

  • @mrwood91740
    @mrwood917407 ай бұрын

    Excellent video with timely clips and accurate, comprehensive research. Well done!!

  • @jamesgulrich7416
    @jamesgulrich7416 Жыл бұрын

    What a great little video! I had no idea that anyone gave a hoot about the railroad at Disneyland. This was very well done. Thank you!

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @brucescott240
    @brucescott240 Жыл бұрын

    This answered so many questions from my childhood!! Very well done. Thank you

  • @sambrown6426
    @sambrown6426 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. This video had me tearing up multiple times.

  • @samuelwright4172
    @samuelwright4172 Жыл бұрын

    Love this video! The history is so in depth about the various locomotives, rolling stock, and track changes. Kudos to you for the effot this must have required!

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Yes it took almost a year of working on this video between other projects.

  • @nathancorcoran5347
    @nathancorcoran5347 Жыл бұрын

    I am planning on visiting the Disneyland Railroad in late September 2023. Also I heard that #2 “E.P. Ripley” is back in service since March. I haven’t been to the Disneyland Railroad since October 2018. It’s a very cool trip. They have some wonderful steam locomotives.

  • @alandent7231
    @alandent7231 Жыл бұрын

    Check out the engine at Silver wood in Idaho. Disney wanted to buy this one in 88. It runs on 3 and 1 half miles of track, she's a beauty!

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    Just looked, it's beautiful!

  • @captaincave5907
    @captaincave5907 Жыл бұрын

    I could listen to you talk about these trains for hours! Even though I don't like Disney, it was fascinating to see just how much development went into such a small railway. Awesome vid!

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, yes, in my opinion it's the most remarkable privately owned model railroad.

  • @leosarmiento4823
    @leosarmiento4823 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for a wonderful, thorough, and entertaining video. As historical documentaries go, your work speaks for itself.

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @US_Joe
    @US_Joe Жыл бұрын

    What a great documentary - unsurpassed ! I'm DL'ing it for my documentary library. Thank you so much Sir - what an enjoyment !👍👍👍💫💫💫💫💫

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like it, thanks!

  • @BradThePitts
    @BradThePitts Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant! I love how you said, "...on a busy summer day..." - nowadays, EVERY day is a busy day at Disneyland. Downtime used to be after Christmas and before spring break. Not anymore!

  • @aledo_dj
    @aledo_dj Жыл бұрын

    Great content and delivery. Loved this documentary!

  • @michelleluna4278
    @michelleluna4278 Жыл бұрын

    Again… the Best Disney railroad documentary I’ve seen, although I pretty much figured it would be. Great job!! And thank you,! 😊

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Michelle!

  • @imodelrr
    @imodelrr Жыл бұрын

    FANTASTIC VIDEO!!! I've never been to the California Disneyland, but now that is on my bucket list. Love to see my Maine trains of the WW&F Railway in Alna ME featured earlier in this video. Thank you, Alex.

  • @WVRailroadPapa
    @WVRailroadPapa3 ай бұрын

    Very well done video. I had the opportunity to visit Disneyland four different times when I was living in West Virginia. That was in 1958, 1960, 1965 and 1968. As a railfan for quite a long time, I found it fascinating. I have not been to Disneyworld, but I would like to go back to Disneyland someday.

  • @theblackbear211
    @theblackbear211 Жыл бұрын

    This is an impressively detailed video! Thanks!

  • @papageoffsamerica
    @papageoffsamerica Жыл бұрын

    Awesome - This documentary brings back a lot of great memories 💗 🚦🚦

  • @DanielGBenesScienceShows
    @DanielGBenesScienceShows Жыл бұрын

    I just rode this train (the “Roy O. Disney”) for the first time with my wife last week at Disney World (celebrating our 20th Anniversary), and I hate to admit it, but I did not know it was an actual steamer until I got up to it! I assumed it had been replaced with diesel or electric long ago. I’m a huge steam rail fan and getting to talk to the conductor about this historic train and some of its history between rides was icing on the cake! This is an absolutely fantastic documentary! A subscribe and a like are the least I can do.

  • @crushed_ice
    @crushed_ice Жыл бұрын

    Excellent work! I am a huge Walt Disney (the person) fan and I will watch just about any documentary that touches on the life of Walt Disney… This has to be one of the best documentaries I’ve seen, perhaps even better than corporate junk released and sold with old stock footage and regurgitated information. this documentary was enjoyable, and filled with great New information. Like In previous comments I also feel that it makes you feel very nostalgic , to think that we will never experienced again anything like the Disneyland we had even 10 or 15 years ago. Thank you, your work shows the heart that was poured into this documentary

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ray!

  • @stanleydomalewski8497
    @stanleydomalewski8497 Жыл бұрын

    Great Video, Thanks for Sharing !

  • @eliteeldt
    @eliteeldt Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic job on this! Very interesting and enjoyable to watch!

  • @dallasjewett1295
    @dallasjewett1295 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Rest In Peace Walt Disney

  • @cameronmccreary4758
    @cameronmccreary4758 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Alex for showing us these locomotives and trains from Disneyland. Last time that I was there was 1975 and yes, I rode on one of the trains. If the Disney company buys out half of Anaheim and very much expands the train and monorail systems; I will go back and enjoy the rides. I also subscribed to your channel.

  • @motionsick
    @motionsick7 ай бұрын

    Incredible doc. This right here is why youtube is the only video service I need. Never ending supply of world class content.

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @dirface
    @dirface Жыл бұрын

    Beautifully made video, thank you!

  • @toshibavoodoo
    @toshibavoodoo Жыл бұрын

    Wanted to save and watch on the big screen, but to excited got to watch now. KUDOs!!

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @MikeR65
    @MikeR65 Жыл бұрын

    That was just amazing! I’m going to watch it again and again!

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @atomicadventures110
    @atomicadventures110 Жыл бұрын

    What a great video thank you for uploading it.

  • @AndrewEgerer
    @AndrewEgerer Жыл бұрын

    Love to see a monorail history video for Disney land and world, along with the history of the railroad at Disney world

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    Walt's Disneyland Monorail Part 1: kzread.info/dash/bejne/kYWE3Jmugt23Y7g.html&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE Walt's Disneyland Monorail Part 2: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qWWJ3LymgazFnps.html&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE History of the Walt Disney World Monorail: kzread.info/dash/bejne/X3-JsM6MYpuoXaQ.html&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE Those are my videos. I dont have a history of the Walt Disney World Railroad because I felt that it changed so little over the years it really has no history...and I'll admit, I dont like it at all. But if you want to learn how it was created, I've included it in my video about the creation of Walt Disney World: Disney World: Walt's Final Dream kzread.info/dash/bejne/hIuk0ayCf9Cvqpc.html&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE

  • @randybourdon2791
    @randybourdon2791 Жыл бұрын

    That was a great video, thanks for sharing!

  • @Acehitman369
    @Acehitman369 Жыл бұрын

    You did a amazing job on this documentary 👏🏾 I enjoyed every minute of it 😀

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @ianholmes2420
    @ianholmes24205 ай бұрын

    Fantastic!!! Excellent video and very comprehensive history lesson. I feel this is the best history based documentary video on the Disney RR I’ve ever found. My compliments to you Alex. I have subscribed to your channel based on this one video but plan to watch many more of your videos in the future.

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you Ian!

  • @ScanFan_Ed
    @ScanFan_Ed Жыл бұрын

    Alex, this video truly deserves a million views! It is absolutely amazing! I know you are not big on Disney videos anymore, however this one is GREAT! Very educational and informative. I hope this spreads like wildfire on KZread!

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ed!

  • @ScanFan_Ed

    @ScanFan_Ed

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AlextheHistorian my pleasure. You’re amazing!

  • @richgreene7043
    @richgreene7043 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video. Thanks. Rich

  • @shang9520
    @shang9520 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Alex! I actually volunteer at the Walt Disney Barn where the footage of the yellow combine is shot (around 8:10 in your video). I will be using some of the facts that I learned in your video today when I volunteer, so thank you for the wealth of knowledge. As a trade, I offer this Fun Fact: as a cost-saving measure, the combine is actually fitted with bus seats instead of traditional train seats! If you ever visit, you can look through the windows and still see the bus seats just like they were on opening day.

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jonathan, and yes your fun fact was also in my video during that scene lol

  • @shang9520

    @shang9520

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AlextheHistorian OMG I was in such a rush to write this I totally missed it. Thank you again for the video!

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @frankthomas855
    @frankthomas855 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that. It was awesome!

  • @Tryingtohaveityall
    @Tryingtohaveityall Жыл бұрын

    Magnificent as always.

  • @fee1959
    @fee1959 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderfully done! last time I was on this was 50 years ago!

  • @percyob1
    @percyob18 ай бұрын

    This is utterly awesome!

  • @peterdibble
    @peterdibble Жыл бұрын

    Excellent work! There are so many details here I never knew about (or maybe just forgot since watching the original version). If this will be your last Disney video, it's a great one to go out on.

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @MrZachxd
    @MrZachxd Жыл бұрын

    Alex, bravo sir. 👏 Absolutely amazing video.

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @stevehoffman9735
    @stevehoffman9735 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice upgrade, showed this to my kids tonight. Many thanks!

  • @AlextheHistorian

    @AlextheHistorian

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you all enjoyed it!

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