This video was made on the last day of operation. The Magic Mountain 99 Steam Train narrow gauge railroad was one the parks original rides and was installed in 1971. The track was about a 1/2 mile long loop that took riders to the town of Trollywood where the Magic Mountain Trolls lived. It also passed the parks Animal Farm. The train would pass animals in cages as well as chickens running free around the track. The train ride closed on October 12th of 1980. I was an engineer on this train in 1978 and 1980. It was a great experience, and fun operating a real steam locomotive. Everyone who operated this engine loved it for its technical challenge, and historical tribute to American Railroading. The video is hosted by Train Engineer Foreman Lee Britton, and Maintenance Mechanic Ron Kimura. They both loved this train and were very sad to see it go. The engine was built by the Crown Metal Products Company of Wyano Pennsylvania. They Built live steam reproductions of classic 4-4-0 designs between 1960 and 1989 for use by amusement parks. Most were patterned after 19th century American designs. After sitting in the Magic Mountain bone yard for over 20 years, and rusting away, the owner of a dog kennel in Santa Clarita, was able to acquire the entire railroad with engine and coaches. He restored the engine and the engine now rests on display at the Calgrove Kennels 24314 The Old Road Santa Clarita, CA. There is no track to operate this engine, but it has been restored and ready ...
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Magic Mountain's "99 Steam Train" last day Part 2
Magic Mountain's "99 Steam Train" last day Part 2 Video Clips. Duration : 10.00 Mins.
This video was made on the last day of operation. The Magic Mountain 99 Steam Train narrow gauge railroad was one the parks original rides and was installed in 1971. The track was about a 1/2 mile long loop that took riders to the town of Trollywood where the Magic Mountain Trolls lived. It also passed the parks Animal Farm. The train would pass animals in cages as well as chickens running free around the track. The train ride closed on October 12th of 1980. I was an engineer on this train in 1978 and 1980. It was a great experience, and fun operating a real steam locomotive. Everyone who operated this engine loved it for its technical challenge, and historical tribute to American Railroading. The video is hosted by Train Engineer Foreman Lee Britton, and Maintenance Mechanic Ron Kimura. They both loved this train and were very sad to see it go. The engine was built by the Crown Metal Products Company of Wyano Pennsylvania. They Built live steam reproductions of classic 4-4-0 designs between 1960 and 1989 for use by amusement parks. Most were patterned after 19th century American designs. After sitting in the Magic Mountain bone yard for over 20 years, and rusting away, the owner of a dog kennel in Santa Clarita, was able to acquire the entire railroad with engine and coaches. He restored the engine and the engine now rests on display at the Calgrove Kennels 24314 The Old Road Santa Clarita, CA. There is no track to operate this engine, but it has been restored and ready ...
This video was made on the last day of operation. The Magic Mountain 99 Steam Train narrow gauge railroad was one the parks original rides and was installed in 1971. The track was about a 1/2 mile long loop that took riders to the town of Trollywood where the Magic Mountain Trolls lived. It also passed the parks Animal Farm. The train would pass animals in cages as well as chickens running free around the track. The train ride closed on October 12th of 1980. I was an engineer on this train in 1978 and 1980. It was a great experience, and fun operating a real steam locomotive. Everyone who operated this engine loved it for its technical challenge, and historical tribute to American Railroading. The video is hosted by Train Engineer Foreman Lee Britton, and Maintenance Mechanic Ron Kimura. They both loved this train and were very sad to see it go. The engine was built by the Crown Metal Products Company of Wyano Pennsylvania. They Built live steam reproductions of classic 4-4-0 designs between 1960 and 1989 for use by amusement parks. Most were patterned after 19th century American designs. After sitting in the Magic Mountain bone yard for over 20 years, and rusting away, the owner of a dog kennel in Santa Clarita, was able to acquire the entire railroad with engine and coaches. He restored the engine and the engine now rests on display at the Calgrove Kennels 24314 The Old Road Santa Clarita, CA. There is no track to operate this engine, but it has been restored and ready ...
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