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For any Fiends that find themselves in this neck of the woods, this sounds like a great place to visit for Disney history and train fans...

 

 

Walt’s Train Barn: The Birthplace of Imagineering
Kristina Valcarce | August 10, 2015

 

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On an unusually humid Southern California summer day, my family and I decided to visit one of Griffith Park’s lesser known attractions: Walt’s Train Barn. This stop is a must for lovers of Disney history.

 

Walt’s Train Barn is the actual barn where Walt Disney worked on his miniature trains at his home. It’s website declares it “The Birthplace of Imagineering,” and it’s hard to argue with that. Long before the Disney company created any theme parks, Walt could be found in his backyard, working on his pride and joy: the Carolwood Pacific Railroad, a 1/8th scale train that ran through his property.

 

The barn has been moved to a section of Griffith Park, and is chock full of Disney train memorabilia. Most of what you will see involves Disneyland and the Carolwood Pacific.

 

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Walt Disney, President, General Manager and What Have You

 

Full article here...

http://www.themouseforless.com/blog_world/2015/08/walts-train-barn-birthplace-imagineering/

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The Carolwood Pacific Historical Society is an interesting organization working to preserve Walt's love of trains.  Michael Broggie is the Chairman and responds to many emails requesting info.  You can join and you get a pin as well as newsletters, etc.

 

http://carolwood.com/

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