99.9% sure that it’s a component of the computerized safety system.
Looks like the back of my cable box with all those wires
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if Roger and Walter can have a cleaner look why not Lilly?!99.9% sure that it’s a component of the computerized safety system.
Looks like the back of my cable box with all those wires
Probably has to do with space and the way stuff is set up. Walter and Roger have it in the same spot because they’re the same locomotive, but Lilly isn’t, so it had to go where it fits.
TrainsOfDisney
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It’s the spacing of the drivers probably but there’s a lot wrong about that picture.
There shouldn’t be cables dangling like that in front of a driver, and that should NEVER have been cleared to operate like that.
Just remember that this was from back when the train was on display at Main Street. I hope they fixed the mess prior to reopening but I haven’t found any good pics.
I just checked my close ups of Lilly running in 2018 and the wires/cables were dangling the same way.
TrainsOfDisney
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those boxes shouldn’t even be there, they should be under the engineers seat.
disneytrain2001
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Actually, that's a computerized ignition system box, which was installed around May 2017:
Here's some info on the computerized ignition system box: https://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/lilly-belle-like-you’ve-probably-never-seen-her-before.946469/
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TrainsOfDisney
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Another thing the railroaders in Anaheim can laugh at…. Although at least at WDW they can use the water tower… with a pole and hook but at least they can use it haha.
Why is it that they use a garden hose from Home Depot instead of the actual water tower at New Orleans Square?
TrainsOfDisney
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Same reason the WDW crew uses that odd setup with the pole - “safety” reasons.
Technically they aren’t wrong and many tourist rr’s and museums often are in violation of osha rules.
disneytrain2001
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Yeah, why can't they add a wheel on the NOS water tower to lower the spout down just like the WDWRR's Fantasyland water tower?
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TrainsOfDisney
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I’m not 100% sure but I think the issue is that there are different types of locomotives at DLRR so the spout needs to be adjusted more - at WDW all the tenders are the same so they can have one setting.
Not sure as to when the pole method was implemented. I’ve only seen them take on water a handful of times in person, but when I have, they didn’t use it.
Was the water tower ever functional? (My guess is yes, back in the day)
TrainsOfDisney
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Oh, I wonder if they don’t need it anymore? The pole was used to open the door on the tender.
Oh yes, I remember seeing it used, can’t remember the exact time frame.
Disone
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At New Orleans square? Absolutely yes it was functional. It wasn't all that long ago either. I think within the last 10 years it was functional. I won't swear to it though.
I also think Lily was the first to get the box so maybe they actually agree with the comments here. It just doesn't look good and they found a better way to do it on Walter and duplicated that with Roger since their twins.
The box has something to do with the autoignite system. For all the engines except for Roy who hasn't been refurbished yet, and yes I realized that's happening now, they no longer need to use a fire glove to light and oil soaked cloth on fire and then throw it in to the boiler to ignite the boiler. Although honestly, how cool was it that that was still how they were doing it up until now. Was a great part of the behind the steams tour that is no longer a thing.
Anyhow the box is part of the system that allows for automation of relighting of the boiler. It will also shut down the boiler if the parameters are off.
Disone
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I'm kind of surprised they haven't restarted it already. And by surprised I mean disappointed
