Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
In 1942 legendary Disney animator Ward Kimball (one of Walt's renowned '9 Old Men') unveiled the first full-size backyard railway in the United States. In the late 1980s I was among the lucky invitees to one of his "Train Days", when he got the ol' steam engine rollin' and gave rides to family and friends! I took videos. Here's an excerpt from the ancient VHS tape. Sorry for the occasional wobbles and snow.
I'll post more chapters later on. All aboard!
In 1942 legendary Disney animator Ward Kimball (one of Walt's renowned '9 Old Men') unveiled the first full-size backyard railway in the United States. In the late 1980s I was among the lucky invitees to one of his "Train Days", when he got the ol' steam engine rollin' and gave rides to family and friends! I took videos. Here's an excerpt from the ancient VHS tape. Sorry for the occasional wobbles and snow.
I'll post more chapters later on. All aboard!
