ford91exploder
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Nope its a pivot bridge there is a huge center pylon and bearing which the bridge swings on
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News Liberty Square Riverboat closing for long refurb
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Nope its a pivot bridge there is a huge center pylon and bearing which the bridge swings on
EricsBiscuit
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No because if it's turned then the steamboat isn't operating and the trains also
Walt d
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Dont say that i like the boat ride, and toms ialand.
Captain Barbossa
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I thought that there may have been some pictures from TSI or around Big Thunder
ppete1975
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I could see them eventually filling in part of the river and eliminating tom sawyer island. But I think it would just sit there and not be used for anything new for a long time. Quick question isn't tom sawyer island non apa compliant and only allowed to be (in its current state) there because its grandfathered in? If I'm wrong please let me know.
DisAl
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Since it is scheduled to be out of service until mid July it looks like we will "miss the boat" for our trip in June. 
The Liberty Belle with its authentic (even though it is a reproduction) steam engine and the authentic steam locomotives on the WDWRR are part of what makes Disney World different from just another theme park. I thoroughly enjoy getting to experience a little bit of history with the river boat and the steam trains. If you make the effort to learn it there is a lot of "hidden history" in the Liberty Square and Frontier Land part of the Magic Kingdom.
The Liberty Belle with its authentic (even though it is a reproduction) steam engine and the authentic steam locomotives on the WDWRR are part of what makes Disney World different from just another theme park. I thoroughly enjoy getting to experience a little bit of history with the river boat and the steam trains. If you make the effort to learn it there is a lot of "hidden history" in the Liberty Square and Frontier Land part of the Magic Kingdom.
Captain Barbossa
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Does anyone know if there is a switch in the track at the bridge?
EricsBiscuit
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True
Well she does really need it. And yes that's what makes the RoA my favorite part of that park. HoP, the plaque on the bridge to LS, the bell cast from the same mold as OG Liberty Bell and its plaques, the Liberty Tree with its plaque, Liberty Tree Tavern decor etc. there is just so much history! I love itSince it is scheduled to be out of service until mid July it looks like we will "miss the boat" for our trip in June.
The Liberty Belle with its authentic (even though it is a reproduction) steam engine and the authentic steam locomotives on the WDWRR are part of what makes Disney World different from just another theme park. I thoroughly enjoy getting to experience a little bit of history with the river boat and the steam trains. If you make the effort to learn it there is a lot of "hidden history" in the Liberty Square and Frontier Land part of the Magic Kingdom.
EricsBiscuit
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I also forgot to say that the Liberty Belle is getting a new generator! The one it has is underpowered. I'm not sure if Terry the Turbine and reduction gear will be replaced but I'm sure they will be refrubed and rebuilt at least.
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DisAl
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If by a switch you mean a way to switch to another track, no. The only switch is just before you get to Fantasy Land Station to allow the trains to be backed up to the maintenance shops. The spur to the shops is the only track that branches off the main line loop around the MK.
In the Google Earth photo below you can see the pivot point on the north side of the canal.
disney4life2008
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Didn't they have an up charge event on the boat at one point? Tianas new Orleans festival?
MaryJaneP
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Probably stated elsewhere, but you know termites love moisture and wood. Not saying it is gonna happen, but maybe they want to "Spectromagic" the riverboat, if you know what I mean.
peter11435
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Still do
MaryJaneP
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Are you saying that they will not be selling crushed up pieces of the riverboat?
JoeCamel
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The other poster was asking about a switch in the boat track I believe. To my knowledge there is only the one track but its been years since the river was drained to show the track and I don't think there is any track down the service canal.
Captain Barbossa
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I'm talking about the track that the Liberty Belle is on.
EricsBiscuit
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I think so because when they used to have two riverboats on not so busy days they would park one of them next to BTMRR in front of the bridge. it might go all the way to SSL where they hen tow it to drydock