PP175370    Carolwood Foundation - Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn

This circular pin was released at the Carolwood Foundation in Los Angeles, CA. The pin showcases Walt’s Barn and his passion for railroading. The red barn is positioned in the center of the pin with a blue sky background and WALT DISNEY'S CAROLWOOD BARN, GRIFFITH PARK, CA surrounds the barn on the outer rim on a yellow background.

In 1950, Walt Disney built a 1/8th scale live-steam railroad at his residence in Holmby Hills, CA. He operated the “Carolwood Pacific Railroad” for family and friends until 1953. Today, the barn is filled with trains of all scales, many of which were donated to the Foundation by his animators and friends that shared his hobby. Many of Walt’s personal items and tools are on display and he even hand-made all of the work benches.