The First Amusement Park Ride in Central Florida
N 28° 21.355 W 081° 24.154
17R E 460549 N 3136695
The Ol' Iron Horse began taking passengers around Gatorland in 1961. It was retired in 2000.
Waymark Code: WM732Y
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 08/25/2009
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The Original Gatorland Express
The Ol' Iron Horse Express debuted at Gatorland in 1961 and became the very first amusement park ride in central Florida. For the next thirty-nine years, this replica of an 1800's style steam engine faithfully carried over 1.5 million smiling faces along its quarter-mile journey around our gator ponds. After logging almost half a million miles, our faithful train was officially retired on September 24, 2000. We encourage you to take pictures of the "Ol'Girl", and reminisce in the menories she provided millions of families.
FIRST - Classification Variable: Item or Event
Date of FIRST: 01/01/1961
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