Disneyland Train Stations Part 4

Frontierland!!

Before you get to the Frontierland Station, you pass a nice little set-up that hasn't changed much over the years. This suggests Mardi Gras floats, thus making you think of New Orleans!


As the train was pulling into the station, I leaned back and took this picture of the buildings that are behind the train.


I love this little building...isn't this one that Ward Kimball had
in his back yard??


We're getting closer!


And closer!


Here's a shot looking back where I came from...the "hotel" building.


This speaker sure looks old...could it be from 1955?


From my seat on the train, I take a shot of the station sign...


Here's the other sign...


And yet another sign. I know, it's not the Frontierland Station but you sign geeks out there need something to look at, right?



Looking out over New Orleans Square...


I rode the train all the way around AGAIN...and here is another view of the waiting area.


And...here is a good close-up of the mock station.




Then I rode all the way around one more time to get this shot!


I hope you enjoyed this look at the Frontierland Station.
Now what am I gonna shoot???

Comments

Major Pepperidge said…
Great stuff Connie! I believe that the station that you asked about is based on Ward Kimball's Grizzly Flats station, which was originally a set from "So Dear To My Heart. Ward had to put a lot of money and work into it to make it a real building, and Walt asked for it back when Disneyland was being constructed. Ward said no! Can you imagine saying "no" to Walt Disney?
March 22, 2011 at 10:15 PM
Thufer said…
Perhaps the best stop along the tracks....NOS / Frontierland. I have always loved the 'denseness' back there as you disembark the train. The smells hang in the air; there is usually a slight cool breeze and shade on warm summer days.
March 23, 2011 at 5:00 AM
Daveland said…
I do love that stop! Thanks for the great photos...and the ones for the signage geeks like me!
March 23, 2011 at 7:41 AM
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