Overview
- Both steam engines were built in 1925 and spent decades in service before arriving at Walt Disney World.
- Disney outlines a preservation program that dismantles each locomotive to its smallest parts, fabricates replacements for obsolete components, and applies detailed craftsmanship.
- The Roger E. Broggie returned to operation in late 2023 showcasing hand-painted striping and gold leaf lettering.
- Transportation Engineering Service Manager Lou Berkheiser, a 35-year Cast Member, is credited with guiding the meticulous restoration work.
- Cast Members are commemorating the centennial by sharing the trains’ histories and maintenance practices with guests throughout the park.