3 Train Operation 12/20

[Disone]

Today the WDW RR was rocking it with a 3 train operation. On a Tuesday, but it was a busy tuesday, but for those who wonder do they still do three train operations, yes they do. No very often, but more then just July 4th, Dec 31st and the busiest Saturdays. I present, Lilly, Roy, and Roger.

 

[Bolt]

Weird, I thought 3 was normal.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Weird, I thought 3 was normal.

Me, too. Thought four trains was packed-like-sardines crowds. Learn something new every day.

 

[Disone]

Weird, I thought 3 was normal.

No. At WDW two is normal. They only have three stations and four trains total. One of which, #1 Walter E. Disney is currently off site for refurbishment.

Disneyland has five engines, and can run with four as they have four stations. They typically run with three.

 

[tigger1968]

I've never seen them run three before, but we tend to avoid the peak times. Very nice catch!

 

[Kman101]

Maybe 3 IS the norm but they cut to two on slow days

 

[Captain Barbossa]

Today the WDW RR was rocking it with a 3 train operation. On a Tuesday, but it was a busy tuesday, but for those who wonder do they still do three train operations, yes they do. No very often, but more then just July 4th, Dec 31st and the busiest Saturdays. I present, Lilly, Roy, and Roger. View attachment 180679 View attachment 180680 View attachment 180681 View attachment 180682 View attachment 180683 View attachment 180684 View attachment 180685 View attachment 180687 View attachment 180688 View attachment 180689

Thanks for these awesome photos. Glad to see more pics of the Lilly Belle in service since she's been back

 

[Disone]

Maybe 3 IS the norm but they cut to two on slow days

Nope. . Two is the norm.

 

[Kman101]

Nope. . Two is the norm.

OK

 

[tigger1968]

So while we're on this topic, does anyone know of a timeline for the Walter E. Disney to return to service?

 

[JoeCamel]

So while we're on this topic, does anyone know of a timeline for the Walter E. Disney to return to service?

You have to tear it down to see what it needs. Will be many moons til they start ordering parts made.

 

[Disone]

So while we're on this topic, does anyone know of a timeline for the Walter E. Disney to return to service?

Apparently they're optimistic that this will be only 12 to 18 months. Lilly was likely chosen first because she was the most complicated and had the most work that needed to be done. From talking to the engineers Walter is in a much better condition now then Lily was when she left. Of course they could always find things but going into the process they do not anticipate taking as long as Lilly did.

 

[articos]

Apparently they're optimistic that this will be only 12 to 18 months. Lilly was likely chosen first because she was the most complicated and had the most work that needed to be done. From talking to the engineers Walter is in a much better condition now then Lily was when she left. Of course they could always find things but going into the process they do not anticipate taking as long as Lilly did.

Shouldn't take as long as LB. I'd say 12-24 months.

 

[mikeymouse]

Awesome! Can't wait to ride Miss LB! Such a beautiful iron horse!

 

[Horizons78]

Shouldn't take as long as LB. I'd say 12-24 months.

Did Walter go back to Strasburg or have they chosen someone else?

 

[jensenrick]

Today the WDW RR was rocking it with a 3 train operation. On a Tuesday, but it was a busy tuesday, but for those who wonder do they still do three train operations, yes they do. No very often, but more then just July 4th, Dec 31st and the busiest Saturdays. I present, Lilly, Roy, and Roger.

Gorgeous pictures, thank you so much for that.

 

[Disone]

Did Walter go back to Strasburg or have they chosen someone else?

All I hear is Strasburg.

 

[Disone]

Here are some more, from the same day, but these focus on Lilly.

 

[EricsBiscuit]

While 3 trains are operational in the day, they take Lilly off early. So they can break her in.

 

[Disney-Trains]

I've seen them run 3 trains a lot. It's "normal" to run 3 trains on a busy day, and it's "normal" to run 2 trains on a slow (for Disney) day.

I'm on the way down to florida now for New Years and I can't wait to finally see LB!!! It's been way too long.