Lilly Belle has guests on board and I'm one of them

[NeonNinja]

Just took the first ride in 7 years with guests . It's good to have you back Lilly belle it is pulling the blue carriages

 

[Horizons78]

Raise a glass and cheer! Here's to many happy miles under steam. Welcome back Lilly Belle!

 

[Disone]

raise the glass and tip the hats.

 

[prfctlyximprct]

Don't murder me, but who / what is Lilly Belle?

 

[Horizons78]

Don't murder me, but who / what is Lilly Belle?

LOL.....no murdering, not even light battering lol.

Lilly Belle is one of the steam engines used on the WDW Railroad. She is named after Walt's wife, and was out of service the last few years as it had been sent out to a shop in Pennsylvania for a massive overhaul. As the time wore on, and rumors/info seeped out, it had appeared at points like she might not have been repairable or would ever return.

Viola!

 

[MinnieM123]

Don't murder me, but who / what is Lilly Belle?

Here is a photo I found on the internet. (Credit for photo: M. Summers Photography)

 

[mikeh]

Any pics from inside the park today?

https://twitter.com/Imagineer2017/status/801484465289723904

 

[jt04]

Nice Christmas season present Mickey.

 

[NeonNinja]

 

[optjay]

honestly surprised they didn't make your ride an upcharge event

 

[Princess Leia]

honestly surprised they didn't make your ride an upcharge event

Don't give Disney ideas

 

[*Q*]

SEVEN years?? It was gone that long??

 

[jt04]

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The Disney World difference.

 

[Rider]

Looks good!

 

[The Empress Lilly]

My beloved ship's namesake! Looks like somebody somewhere did a good job.

 

[JoeCamel]

My beloved ship's namesake! Looks like somebody somewhere did a good job.

http://www.strasburgrailroad.com/machine-shop-freight/steam-locomotive-overhaul/

The best. Amazing this can still take place in 2016

 

[Disone]

Drove by the round house today at about 6pm and it had NOTHING in it in regard to rolling stock, not a single engine or railroad car. So this likely confirms two things, Walter is now gone, and today they ran all three engines, Roy, Roger and Lilly on the main line.

 

[Bill Cipher]

Just rode her last night from Frontierland to Main Street. Needless to say, this is a pleasant surprise!

 

[rodserling27]

Hip hip- HOORAY! This is great! Welcome back, Lilly Belle!!

 

[mouse_luv]

Yay!!