Keywords railroad, railroading, trains, disney,.Fine in fine and bright dust jacket laid into the publisher's brown full leather clam-shell case. Bound in original maroon cloth with lettering in gilt. card, Welcome sheet, and Pentrex acknowledgement sheet laid in. 431 pages with photographs, bibliography and index. His dream of a Magic Kingdom and his passion for railroading were as one. According to Walt Disney's own account, it was the miniature live steam layout at his home and his long fascination with highly detailed miniatures and mechanical animation that inspired his revolutionary concept in family entertainment based on Disney characters and stories. Insured items with damage will have return payment made when claim is settled with shipping agent.I'm not a dealer, I'm sick unfortunately and am parting with some of my prized posessions since I'm not working! Unless mentio.Pasadena, CA: Pentrex Media Group, 1997 Number 317 of 1000 numbered copies signed by Broggie on the title page. I am not responsible for Uninsured items. For some breakable items I require the buyer to purchase insurance.All Sales Final. If an item is expensive or important to you, I cannot recommend enough that you purchase insurance. I cannot be responsible for damage caused by the post office once it leaves my hands. I am happy to ship to APO's but only if you use Priority Mail (It takes way too long to arrive otherwise). The only exception is on heavy or oversized items which I must wait to ship on my boyfriends day off (I can't lift them myself). me Accepted payment method is Paypal from US Buyers with confirmed addresses within 7 days or sale is void.I ship fast and pack well! I ship Daily Monday thru Friday (except Holidays). For a gem like this, I cannot recommend purchasing Priority Mail and Insurance enough. You can always check the postmark to see when I orig. If you enjoy Disney or Model Railroading, check my other auctions as I havea Walt Disney Carolwood Pacific HO Train set signed by Michael Broggieup for auction at this time, thanks! All Sales Final - Thanks for looking! Since it's a book, it can go Media Mail, but please keep in mind that Media Mail can be painfully slow. This is a book all Disney collectors and railroad enthusiasts will want to experience! Over 300 illustrations, many previously unpublished. Disney's flower bed! The complete history of the Disney railroads, from small scale models to steam trains for the Disney parks is covered. Walt's Carolwood Pacific Railroad included a 46-foot-long trestle, loops, overpasses, gradients, an elevated dirt berm, and a 90-foot tunnel underneath Mrs. By 1950, his enthusiasm for realistic model trains had evolved into an elaborate backyard live steam railroad. His first job was selling tobacco, candy, and newspapers on the Missouri Pacific line. Walt Disney's love affair with trains began in his hometown of Marceline, Missouri. Walt Disney, Diane Disney Miller, Ward Kimball, Ollie Johnston, Bob Harpur, Bill Cottrell, Roger Broggie, Bill Evans, and many others. This book unveils the private realm of Disney railroading through hundreds of photographs, many of which have never before been made public, and interviews with Mrs. Encouraged by Walt's family and railfans inside and outside the Disney organization, Michael Broggie has chronicled the tale of Walt Disney's personal involvement in railroading. No reserve! Only one I have! When it's gone, it's gone! Book Description Thousands of books and articles have been written about Walt Disney and his organization, yet few people realize the significance railroading played in the evolution of the Disney empire. It's packed with great photos! Please excuse glare in the photos, it's from my camera flash. Keep it for yourself or stash it away for an amazing Xmas gift for your favorite Disney or Railroading fan.I've included some snapshots of just a few sample pics from the book for you to check out. A must for fans of Disney or Railroading. In same or better condition than any book you'd find in a bookstore today. Walt Disney Railroad Story Michael Broggie Train 1ST ED BOOK COVER AUTHOR SIGNATURE EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE MANY PHOTOS (GLARE FROM CAMERA FLASH) EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE MANY PHOTOS (GLARE FROM CAMERA FLASH) EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE MANY PHOTOS (GLARE FROM CAMERA FLASH) TABLE OF CONTENTS BOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS Description:First ( 1st) Edition, signed by Author (see photo) with a charming inscription "To A Disney Fan Happy Rails".
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