[Dukeis#1]

Since I know a few of us on this site are interested in the Carowinds and Carolina Railroad, which ran at the park from 1973-1975, (or '76, depending on who you here it from) I found a very interesting site that has pics of the wherabouts of the two locomotives today, and I thought I would point it out.

Carowinds RR #1, The "Melodia"

<a href='http://members.aol.com/k9660r/train2.html' target='_blank'>IN 1973 (Click Here)</a>

<a href='http://www.steamlocomotive.info/locomotives/IA0015.JPG' target='_blank'>TODAY IN STORAGE (Click Here)</a>

After traveling from owner to owner, The Melodia was finally purchased by a private rail enthusiasts group in California, and recieved heavy modifications. It still looks recognizable though. Apparently it has not run in several years.

Carowinds RR #2

<a href='http://members.aol.com/k9660r/train1.html' target='_blank'>IN 1973 (Click Here)</a>

<a href='http://www.mjackson.net/specials/famwolf/images/24.jpg' target='_blank'>TODAY AT NEVERLAND 1 (Click Here)</a>

<a href='http://www.mjackson.net/specials/famwolf/images/23.jpg' target='_blank'>TODAY AT NEVERLAND 2 (Click Here)</a>

<a href='http://www.jacko.de/mjj/nevtrain.rm' target='_blank'>A VIDEO OF #2 (Click Here)</a>

#2 Has had a much more interesting story. After sitting in storage at Carowinds for several years, it was finally bought buy a Toy Manufacturing Company in Ohio, where they put it on display outside of there headquarters. A few years later Micheal Jackson was building a private amusement park inspired by Disneyland, and he wanted a steam train. His researchers found the locomotive, and purchased it. After heavy changes to the engine's appearance, and a new paint scheme, it became Neverland #1, "Katherine." (Named after MJ's Mother) It is still in operation today.

Hope Everyone finds this interesting!

[CarowindsZone]

poor Melodia sitting in storage, what a sad end for such a ride. Hopefully someday someone will return her to service somewhere. It would great if Carowinds would try to bring back the Melodia and reinstall the railroad.

[Cephas]

Don't count on it.


Get used to the Kiddie Railroad.

[Trev32]

there's a kiddie railroad?

[Cephas]

Yeah, It goes under the log flume and it's across from the Ghoster Coaster. Look on any park map, I think it's been there awhile. I rode it when I was a kid.

[Dukeis#1]

there's a kiddie railroad?

Yeah. The Jellystone Garden Railroad in Animation Station. Has a nice little 4min run. Was formally called The Shortline Railroad and ran in Country Crossroads/Carolina RFD in the 70s.

EDIT: Sorry Cephas. I didn't relise you had answerd his question!

[CarowindsZone]

Where in the hell was Short Line Railroad located before it was relocated to Animation Station?

[Dukeis#1]

I Believe it was in the large open field out behind Harmony Hall. Not quite sure since it is one of the 'forgotten' rides at the park. Apparently it was moved when the park built Thunder Road. Mr. Rutherford of CW:TEY can probably tell you.

[CarowindsZone]

Ok, thanks.

[Trev32]

Oh yeah i remember it now, i last saw it when i was 5 or 6,i think i rode it but i'm not sure


<off topic>what does Mr. Rutherford of CW:TEYmean? i know it was probably a typing error but what does it mean<off topic>

[CarowindsZone]

Carowinds: The Early Years

[Cephas]

It's a very, very, very good Site. Immensely Educational.

[Cephas]

What's going to happen to the engine at Neverland now that Jackson's been arrested?

[CarowindsZone]

Nothing, that Man has enough money to get himself out of it time after time.