News Tomorrowland Speedway and Walt Disney World Railroad to be impacted by TRON construction at the Magic Kingdom

[DisAl]

I’d take the top off the trains for that Test Track feel. It’s The Sunshine State. Let people enjoy the sunshine.

Yes, and why should people riding the train be denied the chance to enjoy the 3:00 p.m. rainstorms like the rest of us!

 

[ToTBellHop]

Yes, and why should people riding the train be denied the chance to enjoy the 3:00 p.m. rainstorms like the rest of us!

Honestly, people smell. Everyone needs a rinse by 3. They could fix this if they make Frog Princess Falls as drenching as Ripsaw Falls.

 

[ScottyBurkett]

Yes, and why should people riding the train be denied the chance to enjoy the 3:00 p.m. rainstorms like the rest of us!

Do I need to wear a mask when I'm riding at 3, or can I enjoy the liquid sunshine directly?

 

[EricsBiscuit]

Take it with a grain of salt, but there’s a rumor that the new roadbed/track was built up higher than normal and now the WDWRR can’t clear one of the tunnels. (not sure if it’s Pirates or Splash)

Then they must have changed the grade quite a bit. I would hate to find out how they figured this out if true. Hopefully no incidents. I would like to think this is just a rumor because it will be a lot of work to fix.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Take it with a grain of salt, but there’s a rumor that the new roadbed/track was built up higher than normal and now the WDWRR can’t clear one of the tunnels. (not sure if it’s Pirates or Splash)

Do either of wdw tunnels have ballast? I’m almost certain the splash tunnel is ties directly on concrete.

 

[orky8]

Do either of wdw tunnels have ballast? I’m almost certain the splash tunnel is ties directly on concrete.

Looks like concrete -- here is a google image coming out of the pirate tunnel: https://www.google.com/maps/@28.416...4!1sNe19kiiMO-tndjZaRhcTzQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

And here is Splash: https://www.google.com/maps/@28.419...4!1sDH_yKPFYnf16v8NdDHr5eg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

So, seems this rumor is probably bunk. Hopefully those links work. Best images I could find.

 

[danlb_2000]

I'm no train professional (ignore the username), but wouldn't lowering the roadbed be a somewhat "easy" task? It'd be a undertaking of course but you'd just be removing a certain amount of gravel, right?

... and considering the fact that it's still going to be a while before the train re-opens, they should have plenty of time to resolve the issue.

 

[Captain Barbossa]

Then they must have changed the grade quite a bit. I would hate to find out how they figured this out if true. Hopefully no incidents. I would like to think this is just a rumor because it will be a lot of work to fix.

I honestly hope this isn’t true, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it isn’t, but while I remind myself of other stupid construction screwups at WDW over the last several years, I also wouldn’t be surprised if it is true, sadly.

In terms of how they found out (if it is true), I’m sure it was nothing more than simply measuring from the top of the opening of the tunnel to the rail.

Do either of wdw tunnels have ballast? I’m almost certain the splash tunnel is ties directly on concrete.

No ballast in either tunnel.

 

[jt04]

"Bring back the WDWRR!"

 

[rle4lunch]

This tech needs to replace the Speedway..

The future of the maglev toys

 

[marni1971]

The MkVIs would agree with the railroad issue. As would the original Imagination ride.

 

[DisAl]

If the track is on concrete rather than ballast in the tunnels (don't remember and have been through them hundreds of times....) then this is probably a rumor.
However, stranger things have happened.....

 

[Captain Barbossa]

If the track is on concrete rather than ballast in the tunnels (don't remember and have been through them hundreds of times....) then this is probably a rumor.
However, stranger things have happened.....
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Exactly

 

[lazyboy97o]

This reminds me of the story that Space 220 had not properly accounted for the noise from Test Track before it began construction.

https://www.railpictures.net/photo/433380/

 

[hosekiller]

If the track is on concrete rather than ballast in the tunnels (don't remember and have been through them hundreds of times....) then this is probably a rumor.
However, stranger things have happened.....
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YouTube says the rails are attached straight to the concrete....no ballast

 

[DisAl]

This reminds me of the story that Space 220 had not properly accounted for the noise from Test Track before it began construction.

https://www.railpictures.net/photo/433380/

If that was a problem you could just tell the customers "That noise you hear is TIE fighters going by."

 

[wdwmagic]

Refurbished Walter E. Disney Engine 1

Refurbished Walter E. Disney Engine 1

www.wdwmagic.com

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Refurbished Walter E. Disney Engine 1

Refurbished Walter E. Disney Engine 1

www.wdwmagic.com

Will we get to see it going 'round the park before the end of the 50th?

 

[ToTBellHop]

Will we get to see it going 'round the park before the end of the 50th?

Yes, but perhaps not before the park turns 51…

 

[celluloid]

Some time after the parking trams return but before Everest's show quality improves.