Disneyland Viewliner

Disneyland Viewliner The Disneyland Viewliner was a narrow gauge train that ran through Tomorrowland at Disneyland. The Viewliner operated from June 26, 1957 to September 15, 1958.

www.facebook.com/Viewliner The Story of the Viewliner
The Viewliner is a 1/2 scale interurban, fast express train of the future... the only one of its kind in the world. SPEED
At 30mph the Viewliner is traveling the equivelent of 120 mpg in a full scale train. The Viewliner is capable of 60 mph, or 240 mph full scale. The locomotive is an 0-4-4-0 type... weight: 5,000 lbs. The 8 wheel drive is pow

ered by a gasoline engine with automatic transmission, drive shafts and differentials. Interior of locomotive cab is of an advanced design, clean and comfortable as a modern automobile.
.. The coaches way just under 2,000 pounds each, built of aluminum on a steel frame. Suspension of the Coaches use standard automotive parts. They are connected with the gimbel bearing and are based on the articulated principle. Each coach is equipped with two speedometers calibrated to the scale speed of the train... They have communication speakers and automatic electric doors controlled by the engineer. SAFETY FEATURES
Vacuum operated brakes on every wheel... rotating head and tail lamps... Standard railroad block signal system plus an automatic electronic control on the locomotive which automatically applies the brakes if the train should run through a red light. An automatic gasoline engine and automatic transmission were used as a drive for the steel fl**ge railroad wheels. Its low center of gravity and articulated cars enabled a Viewliner to maneuver curves at high speeds. Gauge of track - 30 inches

The Viewliner was designed by WED Enterprises and was assembled at the Walt Disney studio in Burbank, California.

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As Portland leaders consider the landscape of transportation for the decades ahead, one thing that won’t be getting the city’s attention is restoration of Zoo train.

Ben Harris operating the Disneyland Viewliner.
02/05/2018

Ben Harris operating the Disneyland Viewliner.

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Designing Disney's post about the Disneyland Viewliner...
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Designing Disney's post about the Disneyland Viewliner...

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Today in Disneyland history: June 26, 1957, 60 years ago today - The opened.
06/26/2017

Today in Disneyland history: June 26, 1957, 60 years ago today - The opened.

Rare item from The Disney Gallery of Disneyland Viewliner concept lithograph By Sam Mckim
05/10/2017

Rare item from The Disney Gallery of Disneyland Viewliner concept lithograph By Sam Mckim

Disneyland Viewliner, around 1957
04/26/2017

Disneyland Viewliner, around 1957

02/01/2017

Finally! I have not been able to spend a lot of time on this project mostly because of college. However, during winter break, I began to g...

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