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[MisterPenguin]

Disney World Railroad Track Replacement Underway at Fantasyland Station

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[Captain Barbossa]

Posting this here because it was ultimately caused by Tron construction, and it’s been recently mentioned in that particular thread, but here’s a look at the completed track work in the yard outside of the roundhouse.

If you zoom in, you can spot some temporary gates/barricades outside of the closed bays.

 

[montyz81]

since the Tron project it going to be put on hold at the end of this month, does that mean they will not complete any train work either? Will the train be closed for another year?

 

[ppete1975]

Disney World Railroad Track Replacement Underway at Fantasyland Station

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think how many limited edition pins they could make with slivers from the old ties.......

 

[steve2wdw]

since the Tron project it going to be put on hold at the end of this month, does that mean they will not complete any train work either? Will the train be closed for another year?

I believe that the outdoor track canopy is being completed so that the work on the railroad can be completed, allowing it to reopen. I would assume that all the outdoor construction regarding walkways into the attraction will also be completed.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Because the train goes right through it, would the Splash Mountain makeover also impact WDWRR?

 

[marni1971]

Because the train goes right through it, would the Splash Mountain makeover also impact WDWRR?

Doubtful unless work risks the ride envelope of the train.

Or they could just scrap the idea and put the money more where’s it’s really needed.

 

[Darth Sidious]

Doubtful unless work risks the ride envelope of the train.

Or they could just scrap the idea and put the money more where’s it’s really needed.

Are they considering your last point? It would make sense fiscally for them. They can revisit the theme at a more stable point in the future.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Are they considering your last point? It would make sense fiscally for them. They can revisit the theme at a more stable point in the future.

FTFY.

 

[Disstevefan1]

Not sure if someone answered this but now that the Tron building is sealed and work has stopped am I to presume any railroad work is also stopped and the WDW railroad will remain closed indefinitely too?

 

[Darth Sidious]

FTFY.

I agree but if they are going to cave and do this, they should do it when they aren’t looking at closed parks around the globe lol

 

[HauntedPirate]

I agree but if they are going to cave and do this, they should do it when they aren’t looking at closed parks around the globe lol

They don’t have that kind of forethought or vision anymore. Or semblance of a clue to just not do it in the first place. All aboard the Disney Woke Train!

 

[Captain Barbossa]

Track work has resumed at Fantasyland Station. The new synthetic ties and the new rails are being laid down. Note the set of old tender wheels being used to set the gauge/width.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Track work has resumed at Fantasyland Station. The new synthetic ties and the new rails are being laid down. Note the set of old tender wheels being used to set the gauge/width. View attachment 525039

Can we at least get the RR back for the 50th?

 

[MisterPenguin]

Track work has resumed at Fantasyland Station. The new synthetic ties and the new rails are being laid down. Note the set of old tender wheels being used to set the gauge/width.

A guage guage?

 

[_caleb]

Track work has resumed at Fantasyland Station. The new synthetic ties and the new rails are being laid down. Note the set of old tender wheels being used to set the gauge/width. View attachment 525039

What’s the reason for plastic ties instead of wood/concrete?

 

[Captain Barbossa]

What’s the reason for plastic ties instead of wood/concrete?

Much longer lifespan.

 

[JoeCamel]

Much longer lifespan.

And unlike concrete I think they ride like wood

Plastic railroad ties improve track | Lankhorst

Hybrid plastic sleepers: lower Life Cycle Costs, high resistance to lateral forces, sound reduction, long service life and substantial weight savings.

www.lankhorstrail.com

 

[Brer Panther]

Or they could just scrap the idea and put the money more where’s it’s really needed.

Yeah, they could do that.

 

[Captain Barbossa]

And unlike concrete I think they ride like wood

Plastic railroad ties improve track | Lankhorst

Hybrid plastic sleepers: lower Life Cycle Costs, high resistance to lateral forces, sound reduction, long service life and substantial weight savings.

www.lankhorstrail.com

Synthetic ties are definitely the way to go. They’re made from recycled materials, they don’t contain the toxic chemicals that are extremely harmful to the environment that wooden ties contain, and they’re much more durable than wooden ties. Wooden ties normally last 20-25 years, synthetic ties last up to 50+ years. However, many railroads, including Class 1s, are sticking with wooden ties.