WDWRR Track Maintenance 9/28/14-11/8/14

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Re: WDWRR Track Maintenance 9/28/14-11/8/14

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Just a fan wrote:Could this mean that the WDW RR is gearing up to run three trains regularly? I know they can now, it's just the cab signals would make running three trains that much safer.
Never been a safety issue before. It's just that some engineers (operating the train) like to keep up with who's in front of 'em. :P

I've been told that the attendance threshold to permit the running of three trains was lowered by Main Street Operations and park management; that's why the three remaining trains have been out a lot more than in the past. I've also been told that trains are starting to run again *after* fireworks when the park's open late. :)
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They are installing a retractable automated boiler fire ignition system into every single rail tie just in case the fire goes out and to protect the poor firemen from burning the hairs off their legs :lol: I found that statement alone to be hilarious as to just why the crew would be in shorts at all when they wear overalls.
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At least one section of track is getting some TLC

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/wal ... shment.htm

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Glad this is done on the 8th. We arrive on the 9th and I've been telling my boys we can ride the train.....dodged a bullet. I'd have had two 2 1/2 year olds really pissed at me!
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They had locomotives out in the park yesterday running empty during the day. :D
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Yay! We literally could ride the trains all day with these two.
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Locomotives only, no coaches?
That would be so cool to see!
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Any update on the locos? It was also reported that they were going to get some cleaning and paint. Anyone know if that happened?
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They painted the boiler and drive wheels on Walter and Roy, and replaced the fabric skirts around the roofs of all the coaches.
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Can't Wait to go the first week of December, anybody know which engines are going to be running.
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