The display includes not just art and mementos from the steam trains that circle the park, but from several of the other train-based attractions in Disney history.
Want to take a ride in the VIP car on the Disneyland Railroad? You'll need one of these tickets to the Lilly Belle.
Here's Disney Legend Bob Gurr's concept of the Viewliner train, powered by a Corvette engine, which ran in the park in 1957-8.
The park's first roller coaster was supposed to be Casey's Jr. Circus Train, but when a car tipped over during testing, that was the end of Casey Jr. as a thrill ride.
Mine Train through Nature's Wonderland took guests around Frontierland, years before Thunder Mountain was built on its former site. Here's a view of the ride, from Marc Davis.
And here's Clem Hall's concept art of Thunder Mesa at Walt Disney World, including what became Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
Finally, it really did all start with the Disneyland Railroad. Here's a look at the Main Street Station at Disneyland Paris:
To me, trains are part of the magic of Disney parks or any theme park for that matter. I know they are expensive to operate and maintain, but I can't think of any other sound that says "Welcome to Disney!" any more than the whistle of the train as it prepares to leave the Main Street Station.
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