Disneyland Railroad

Today in Disneyland Railroad history: October 9, 1975 - Emperor Hirohito of Japan visited Disneyland and became the first guest to ride aboard the Lilly Belle parlor car.

Today in Disneyland Railroad history: August 15, 1894 - Baldwin #14065, a 0-4-4T, begins its life as the Godchaux Sugar Company No. 1. On March 28, 1958 it went into service at Disneyland as engine #3 Fred Gurley as a 2-4-4T.

Walt Disney's CP173 Lilly Belle locomotive and consist around 1950...

Today in Disneyland history: July 31, 1955 - Casey Jr. Circus Train opened.

Today in Disneyland Railroad history: July 25, 1959 - Engine #4 Ernest S. Marsh goes into service at Disneyland.

A rare photo of Walt in his apartment, enjoying the view of Disneyland's town square.

Today in Disneyland history: July 2, 1956 - The Rainbow Caverns Mine Train opened. Later, the attraction was expanded and called "Mine Train Through Nature’s Wo...nderland." In this photo you can see Walt Disney with his grandchildren, Joanna and Chris Miller. Find out more about the "Order of the Red Handerchief" here - www.bit.ly/OrderOfTheRedHandkerchief

Today in Disneyland history: July 1, 1966 - the Primeval World is added to the Grand Canyon Diorama along the Disneyland Railroad route. The dinosaurs that came... to Disneyland were originally part of the "Magic Skyway" presented by Ford Motor Company at the 1964/65 World's Fair in New York. See more

#2 E. P. Ripley pulling the Retlaw1 consist backstage on opening day, July 17th, 1955.

Walt visits with some friends in the caboose at the old roundhouse.

The old Retlaw1 consist going through the tunnel that led to the original roundhouse. You can still see this old tunnel on the left before arriving at Toontown. (You can see the Retlaw1 Combine on displays at Walt Disney's Barn)

Happy Anniversary Disneyland Viewliner!!

#3 Fred Gurley in 1967