We're going to take a bit of a departure from O gauge this month. My guest is Disney Railroad author and historian Michael Broggie. You'll hear about Walt Disney's relationship with Lionel Trains and what it was like growing up riding on Disney's backyard railroad, The Carolwood Pacific. There is a ton of interesting information in here. If you like trains or Disney history then you'll love this episode.
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Great News Derek! Look forward to it!
Same here.
Sounds like a fun one
Just listened to the podcast. Another very informative one. I always liked Walt Disney.
Spence, you're on top of it this morning! Glad you enjoyed the episode.
A very interesting interview! I got to meet Mr. Broggie several years ago when he put on his presentation at a local GATS. I bought two copies of his book, for my brother and me, and he was kind enough to autograph them. It was cool to meet someone who had such a personal connection to Walt Disney, Roger Broggie, Ward Kimball, et al.
It was cool to meet someone who had such a personal connection to Walt Disney, Roger Broggie, Ward Kimball, et al.
It's pretty amazing how much Disney history Michael witnessed first hand. We only scratched the surface with this interview. The book covers much more than we ever could in one show.
Another great podcast! 
I've had the good fortune to have met Michael Broggie at the WGH show in Pittsburgh a number of years back, and I highly recommend his book to anyone who is interested in either Disney history or trains in general. It is my favorite train book, hands down.
Andy
Another very interesting podcast. Thank you Derek.
During September 2013, the Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA) and the Carolwood Pacific Historical Society hosted a multi-day Special Event at Walt Disney World in Florida.
Ed Richter, LCCA Members and members of the Carolwood Pacific Historical Society enjoyed the "Behind the Magic of Our Steam Trains " private tour behind the scene tour of the railroad system and train operation at the Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom near Orlando FL. Members also learned about Walt Disney’s interest in trains and how his backyard live steam miniature train layout at his home was a precursor to Disneyland in CA.
As many of you know, Walt Disney and Lionel founder, Joshua Lionel Cowen were personal friends and had a long personal and business relationship for many years. During the Great Depression of the 1930's, Walt Disney gave Lionel permission to produce a Mickey and Minnie Mouse Hand Car set that sold for $1 in 1934. The sent included a circle of track and a wind-up Mickey and Minnie Mouse Hand Car. The strong sales of this product helped Lionel endure through the depression of the 1930's. Since then, Lionel and Walt Disney have made many Disney themed Lionel train products.
Please click on the link below to view a video recap from this fun and exciting Special Event.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...Gr9j7hq7OkrxSEp7-qvQ
We hope you will find this LCCA video production of interest to you and your family. Thank you Michael Broggie and the Carolwood Pacific Historical Society for hosting this fun and informative event.
Al Kolis
President Elect & Special Events Manager
Lionel Collectors Club of America
248-709-4137
About Carolwood Pacific Historical Society -
Carolwood Pacific Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the personal railroad legacy of Walt Disney. Walt Disney always loved trains and he was one of America's greatest railfans. Thorough his own initiative and personal financial resources, he was responsible for preserving real steam railroading for generations to enjoy at Disneyland, Wald Disney World and other Disney theme parks around the world. Walt Disney helped to build, enjoyed sharing, one of the most intricately detailed miniature live-steam railroads ever created: the one-eight scale Carolwood Pacific Railroad, the backyard pike located at his estate in the Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles
Hi Derek,
Really enjoyed the show.
Nick
Derek,
great episode! Keep up the good work!
al K.
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