Fort Wilderness Railroad

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Fort Wilderness Railroad

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[debi]

I didn't even know there was a train there.
Is it still running, and where did it go to?

[TestTrack]

It is no longer running. It was too expensive to keep running and the tracks were built cheaply and were falling apart. Most of the tracks are gone but there are still a few bridges left you can see around the resort.

[debi]

Just come across this....

Old time steam trains began running in Fort Wilderness back in 1973.
The steam trains served as transportation for guests around the campground up until 1977, when they were decommissioned.
Two of the cars were repainted and made into ticket booths at Pleasure Island.
The trains sat around for years rusting in the Florida humidity but I'm happy to report they have been rescued by the Carolwood Pacific Historical Society.
Remnants of the track can still be see at various places throughout Fort Wilderness.

[YouCanFly]

When my family and I went to Walt Disney World and stayed at Fort Wilderness in 1979, the train was still in operation. If I can find one of my old photos and scan it, I'll post one of my sister and I standing by an engine. Here is an excellent website about the old train line...
www.fortwildernessrr.com/