Magic Behind Disney's Steam Trains

Since I'm on a roll with Christmas gifts, one of Bent's Christmas presents was one of the tours at the Magic Kingdom, the Magic Behind the Steam Trains.  I knew Brent would really enjoy this, and he truly did.

 We arrived at the Magic Kingdom about 30 minutes beforre the park opened.  Our engineer tour guide met us and we began the tour in the Main Street station.

 The day at the Magic Kingdom always starts with the arrival of the train with Mickey, Minnie, and a bunch of other characters and singers.  We were lucky to be on hand when Mickey got off the train and was walking down the ramp toward Main Street.

 We boarded the train and travelled back to what used to be the Toontown Station.  This station has been closed as they are expanding Fantasyland.  Where the water tank is we began to back down the track.

 There is a "roundhouse" hidden away back behind the trees.  This train is only used for the opening of the park in the morning.

 The Roy O. Disney train was brought out and before it was put into service, we had a tour of the engine.

 We were taken up in small groups and I got the hot seat.

 On January 5, the park was still decorated for Christmas as evidenced by the wreath on the train.

 Brent really enjoyed this tour which makes me a happy camper.