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smd4
04-28-2004, 09:07 AM
After nearly 5 years, Disneyland Railroad No. 5, Ward Kimball is set to be completed, apparently in time for DL's 50th. The engine, acquired from Cedar Point in 1999, is a 1902 Baldwin 2-4-4 similar in appearance to DLRR No. 3. Several steam railroad shop facilites are bidding on the job, but word is that the Tweetsie Railroad, a North Carolina tourist line with the necessary facilites for the work, is leading the pack.

This is indeed good news, but several Roundhouse CM's are disappointed that the work is being sent out. This in fact does go against stated company policy that all major work would now be done in-house.

After No. 5 is completed, No. 3 will then be sent out for her re-build.

spectromen
04-28-2004, 10:04 AM
Any word on Excursion III being returned to service? I miss it

disneyfn
04-28-2004, 11:38 AM
While riding the EP Ripley last week, it made a chunking noise the whole time we rode it. Sounded like a piston was going bad. Any one know about this?

DCACM
04-28-2004, 07:25 PM
And speaking of the DLRR, I haven't heard anythign on the "Lilly Belle" in ages. Does anyone have any news on her?

NyYankFan Ken
04-29-2004, 09:25 AM
The Lilly Belle has been in Mothballs since 1998. Lots of wood rot and just sitting in the roundhouse. Id expect to see it up in time for Phase 3 of the 50th :)

smd4
04-29-2004, 09:44 AM
>>While riding the EP Ripley last week, it made a chunking noise the whole time we rode it.<<

Probably just sloppy side rods. Pistons generally don't "go bad" on a steam locomotive.