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No. 5 Ward Kimball

The Disneyland Railroad's newest locomotive is now a reality! The engine is named after Ward Kimball, Disney animator and railfan. Ward had his own full scale Grizzly Flats Railroad in his backyard. The headlamp features Ward's most famous creation, Jiminy Cricket, the character Ward created and animated in Pinocchio.

Be sure to see the pictures of the Ward Kimball and Lilly Belle Dedication Ceremony.

Engine Statistics
NameWard KimballNumber5
Baldwin Class8-11 1/3 CStack designCap stack
BuilderBaldwin Locomotive Works
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
In service dateSeptember 1902
Construction number20925Original ownerBarker & LePine No. 1
Park service dateJune 25, 2005ScaleFull
Gauge36"LengthTo be determined
Weight20,000 lbs.FuelDistillate #2 low-sulfur reformulated
Boiler pressure150 psi.Boiler barrel diameterTo be determined
Cylinder size9" x 14"Valve gearStephenson
Driver diameter30"Lead truck diameter18"
Tender capacity525 gal. water/280 gal. oilColorsRed cab/red wheels
NamesakeWard Kimball (1914-2002)
Animator, Railfan, Disney Legend
Information from Steve DeGaetano's book Welcome Aboard the Disneyland Railroad!.

Arriving at Main Street

Arriving at Main Street

Waiting at Main Street

Waiting at Main Street

Headlamp

Engine crew

Arriving at New Orleans Square - 10/05

Headlamp - 10/05

Builder's plate- 10/05

Passing Rivers of America - 10/05

Number plate
- 01/06