News Roy O. Disney overhaul

[TrainsOfDisney]

are these locomotives are pretty much all steam? forgive my ignorance...

Yes they are all steam powered - only steam makes the locomotive move and pull the train.

They do have battery boxes on board to power headlights, and a few “modern” electronics that have been installed.

 

[Touchdown]

I believe the only theme parks still running coal fired steam locomotives are Dollywood, Cedar Point and Knotts.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I believe the only theme parks still running coal fired steam locomotives are Dollywood, Cedar Point and Knotts.

Knotts is oil burning.

Depends on what you define as “theme park” but there is also Tweetsie in North Carolina for coal burning!

 

[Touchdown]

Cedar point most definitely still fires coal. I was there last month.

 

[Railfan26]

I just figured out that the whistle Roy last used before it left was indeed the original whistle. The sound and the polish kinda fooled me into thinking it was a replica. All they did was replace the whistle bowl at the bottom or whatever the proper term is for that piece.

 

[The Mom]

Please stay on topic - the Roy O Disney overhaul. Thank you.

 

[disneytrain2001]

I just figured out that the whistle Roy last used before it left was indeed the original whistle. The sound and the polish kinda fooled me into thinking it was a replica. All they did was replace the whistle bowl at the bottom or whatever the proper term is for that piece.

Let me make this clear, I sincerely do NOT believe Roy's American 5-inch diameter 3-chime whistle is from the Admiral Joe Fowler riverboat, because it's too far-fetched and its total speculations to me.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I started a general steam trains thread in the chit chat thread for those who want to chat about Tweetsie (where Roy was previously restored), Strasburg (where Roy is now being restored) and any others!

Steam Trains - Disney and beyond!

Wanted to start a thread on steam train operations outside of the Disney parks. Knott’s wins for the most historic theme park operation - with historic Rio Grande lettering and equipment! Dollywood wins for the best show - coal burning, former white pass narrow gauge mikados climbing a 3.5%...

forums.wdwmagic.com

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

so apparently the locomotives didn’t “need” new boilers - according to a mechanic at Strasburg “their water treatment is perfect and the condition of the boiler was also perfect”

Are the new boilers slightly larger? Or was there a strange safety issue Disney was concerned about? Anyone know?

 

[Wendya2j]

Our tour guide last week said that they are not allowed to talk about any contracts specifically…..how did you get Disney specific info at Strasburg?

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Photo is from Railway Preservation News…. One of the Roy’s drive wheels with new axle on the lathe inside the Strasburg Shop.

 

[Captain Barbossa]

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Photo is from Railway Preservation News…. One of the Roy’s drive wheels with new axle on the lathe inside the Strasburg Shop.

Looks so weird to see them without the counterweights installed yet.

 

[Railfan26]

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Photo is from Railway Preservation News…. One of the Roy’s drive wheels with new axle on the lathe inside the Strasburg Shop.

Already?!!!! That’s quicker that I thought, and they haven’t even started working on the frame or the boiler yet.

 

[disneytrain2001]

Already?!!!! That’s quicker that I thought, and they haven’t even started working on the frame or the boiler yet.

Look who's behind Southern 722's driving wheels:

 

[Railfan26]

Look who's behind Southern 722's driving wheels:

Roy’s frame and some of its new wheels

 

[disneytrain2001]

Looks so weird to see them without the counterweights installed yet.

I think that's the new front driving wheels, because the old one has a chipped-off counterweight.

Note: This is NOT my photo. It's on Flickr by H. Michael Miley.