Lilly Belle updates

[Captain Barbossa]

I know that the Lilly Belle has been back home since the summer. Just wondering if she has returned to regular service yet or if she has made a test run or anything like that. Heard back in the summer (after she got back) that she could possibly return to regular service in mid-late October or early-mid November. If anyone has been to WDW recently and saw her running or if you have heard anything about a specific date (if she hasn't gone back to service already) I would love to know.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

I'm pretty sure I saw it running in September. I think I remember think that we should ride but we never got time.

Edit: You might want to disregard my post. For some reason I thought you meant the Liberty Belle as in the ship not Lilly Belle train.

 

[DisAl]

Things may have changed, but I think they used to run Lilly Belle only for the opening show train when the gates open. One reason is the cars for the show train are open on both sides so the performers can exit to the left. The other cars open only to the right so guests can't get off on the wrong side.
On a humorous side note, the engineer / guide on the Magic Behind Our Steam Trains tour also reminded us that Lilley Belle is the only female named locomotive. Coincidentally she is the most powerful of the four locomotives at WDW and the most cantankerous to run.....
If you like the trains and have not done the Magic Behind Our Steam Trains tour you definitely should do it. I have done it three times and will do it again when I get the chance.