

After Disney acquired them, each one was restored and named after a different Disney legend. The Walt Disney Company bought the locomotives in 1969 from the Ferrocarriles Unidos de Yucatán, a railroad located in the state of Yucatán in Mexico.

Disney train of the Walt Disney World Railroad was seen backing into the maintenance garage backstage at Walt Disney World today. Here is some history regarding the railroad Walt Disney World Railroad Train Refurbished, Spotted on the Tracks Near Magic Kingdom AugAugby Shannen Michaelsen The Walter E. Guests can board and disembark the train at the park’s three stations. It’s a convenient-and nostalgic-way to get around Magic Kingdom park! Walt Disney World Website

Take your seat on 1 of 4 meticulously restored, vintage narrow-gauge steam trains-originally built between 19-and enjoy a relaxing 20-minute, 1.5-mile scenic round-trip tour. Listen to the clamor of the engine, the chug of the wheels and the call of the whistle as you travel aboard the Walt Disney World Railroad.
