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After nearly 30 years of dormancy, steam locomotive #4535 and its accompanying track have been restored to working condition. This remarkable achievement follows several years of meticulous restoration work on the locomotive, cars, track, and trestles.

In May 2020, the restoration of the track was completed, paving the way for the return of the trains. By November 2020, the trains were back on track, undergoing successful test runs without any derailments.

The roots of this railroad trace back to the late 1950s when my father and Walt Disney built it at our former residence in Southern California. Spanning over 2,000 feet of 7.5" gauge track, complete with a lengthy tunnel, a cut, and two trestles, this railroad was a labor of love.

On Sundays, my father would open the railroad to the neighborhood, inviting everyone to come and ride the train.

This monumental restoration project was spearheaded by Steve Alley of Allen Models. His expertise and dedication, along with his team's hard work, have brought this cherished piece of history back to life.