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You’ll see rare video and still images of Ward’s remarkable train collection as we explore how railroading influenced him and vice versa. We’ll highlight the incredible Grizzly Flats Railroad that Ward and Betty Kimball built in the 1930’s and discover how it is being preserved for future generations today.
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The Grizzly Flats Railroad (GFRR) was a 3-foot (914 mm) narrow-gauge heritage railroad owned by Disney animator Ward Kimball at his home in San Gabriel, California. The railroad had 900 feet (274.3 m) of track, and was operated from 1942 to 2006.
Ward Kimball’s collection reflected a vast array of the highest quality toy trains assembled by a single collector. Ward Kimball and the TCA National Headquarters Building. As TCA President from 1974-75, Ward played an instrumental role in plans for constructing a new National Headquarters building in Strasburg, PA.
—Ward Kimball Kimball operating his model train in 1977 Along with his employer and friend Walt Disney , and friend Ollie Johnston , Kimball collected old railroad ephemera.
YearTitleCredits1934Animator1934Animator1934Animator1934AnimatorLet's take a look at Ward Kimball's Grizzly Flats Railroad and train collection through the years.Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and hit the bell so you ...
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Feb 4, 2015 · As The Walt Disney Family Museum's major exhibition All Aboard: A Celebration of Walt's Train has been extended until March 15—and in recognition of Ward Kimball's centennial year—we're spending Wednesdays with Ward until his next birthday on March 4!
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Mar 23, 2004 · Noel Barrett Antiques and Auctions Ltd. has been awarded the contract to sell the collection of toys, trains and accessories from the estate of Ward Kimball, who died July 8, 2002 at age 88....
