From the NFFC's FantasyLine Express, October, 1994.  Vol 3, Number 10.

Michael Broggie is the son of Roger Broggie, who was Vice President of 
Research and Development at the Walt Disney Studios and Disneyland until 
his retirement in 1975.  He was responsible for the development and 
design of the multi-plan camera used extensively in Disney's animated 
features, as well as the creation of the DIsneyland Railroad.  Michael 
grew up around his father's work and was on the lucky Autopia test 
drivers at the age of 12!  While in college he worked at DIsneyland and 
at the Studios.  He currently is not only an author but successfully 
operates a PR/Marketing firm.

Michael narrated a slide presentation which told of the developments his 
father made during his career with Disney.  He explained how Walt became 
obsessed with trains when Ward Kimball invited him on  a cross-country 
train trip.  During the trip, Walt and Ward made friends with the 
conductors and engineers and soon found themselves "right up front" 
driving the engine and falling forevermore in love with trains.  Ollie 
Johnston who is an avid miniature train buff, enlighten Walt on the 
world of miniature steam engines.

Walt had Roger Broggie start work on a miniature railroad in his 
backyard.  The name of his backyard train, the Carolwood Pacific, came 
in part from the street he lived on.  Carolwood Pacific conveniently 
carried the initials CP, which allowed Walt to use railroad gear from 
the Central Pacific.  Michael showed the lucky Conventioneers color home 
movie footage (not previously seen by the public) of Walt's backyard 
steam train.  The layout featured a trestle which crossed an 11' arroyo, 
and a tunnel which was built on a S curve so that upon entering you 
couldn't see the other end.  In 1953, the Carolwood Pacific was retired 
after a young guest was injured.  The engine and some of the original 
cars, including the caboose which Walt himself hand-crafted, can be 
found on display in Disneyland's Main Street Train Station.

Two of the steam engines that were constructed for the opening of 
DIsneyland were built at the Studios.  The DIsney designers based them 
on a 5/8 "movie set" scale which correspond to actual narrow gauge rail 
width.  The enabled Walt to purchase already existing engines and 
restore them for the Disneyland Railroad.  Most of the engines at WDW 
are of the generation of refurbished engines.  Proudly Michael ended his 
slide show with a picture of the engine operating at the Magic Kingdom 
in WDW bearing the name ROGER BROGGIE.

Michael will be repeating his slide presentation on November 6th when 
the NFFC's San Diego Count Chapter has their _Strictly Disney_ Show and 
Sale.  His book, "Lilly Belle -- Walt Disney's Railroad Story", is due 
out in 1995.  It is the story of Walt's fascination with trains and the 
way he incorporated them into his home life, his theme parks and his 
films.  For credit card pre-orders, call (800) 346-8940.

don