tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post6663199152354040020..comments2024-03-27T05:56:10.939-07:00Comments on Davelandblog: 30ยข For the Rainbow Caverns Mine TrainDavelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10720475138513029144noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-29469720984636035052015-05-12T21:51:19.991-07:002015-05-12T21:51:19.991-07:00I never rode the mules or wagons, but the Mine Tra...I never rode the mules or wagons, but the Mine Train ride lives in my memory. Hard to believe that the original Mine Train only lasted a few years before it was renovated into Nature's Wonderland, itself another outstanding memory despite its eventual decline.<br /><br />DRNICKBROWN@Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-52432414021432050882015-05-07T14:44:09.800-07:002015-05-07T14:44:09.800-07:00Dave - I shot my cousin a note to see what he reca...Dave - I shot my cousin a note to see what he recalled about the little cabin on this ride - he has a better memory then I do often - he said he remembered the narration saying no one had seen the prospector for a long time, but watch out, he could be around any corner and he was known to have a nasty temper - putting a little bit of fright into the real little kids minds over that part of the ride. He also laughed about how little that structure was and yet most folks fell for the thought of some mystery prospector using it for his digs! He said he used to envision it had a whole underground set of tunnels leading off to mines! beachgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17145677285299398734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-5450333112557385572015-05-07T14:44:08.734-07:002015-05-07T14:44:08.734-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.beachgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17145677285299398734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-49730878515182265482015-05-07T14:42:00.617-07:002015-05-07T14:42:00.617-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.beachgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17145677285299398734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-13198204848465249442015-05-07T10:46:33.521-07:002015-05-07T10:46:33.521-07:00As I recall Dave, that was something that always s...As I recall Dave, that was something that always seemed goofy in the narration - the cabin was tiny - I can remember friends and I used to joke it must be for one of the Seven Dwarfs doing a stint as a prospector! And yes, it was tiny - there was not much else said on the narration other then something about no one had seen the old prospector for a long time. It never made sense to anyone who was over the age of 3 or 4 that anyone 'real' might have had that as a domicile -- It was a fixture on that ride for as long as I still was going on it. I also used to think it was the size for a good pack of squirrels to live in - it was that little.beachgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17145677285299398734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-84084521255118421792015-05-07T04:03:52.498-07:002015-05-07T04:03:52.498-07:00Beachgal - Was it supposed to be a miniature cabin...Beachgal - Was it supposed to be a miniature cabin? It's mighty small if it's supposed to be where somebody lives. Matthew - your guess sounds about right, as it is probably a decorative solution to cover up something unsightly.Davelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10720475138513029144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-91017523752451168982015-05-06T17:02:21.449-07:002015-05-06T17:02:21.449-07:00@beachgal
If anyone knew, I thought it would be ...@beachgal <br /><br />If anyone knew, I thought it would be you. Thanks for sharing that bit of cool info.K. Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960970051790617367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-1127299251490824832015-05-06T14:34:35.881-07:002015-05-06T14:34:35.881-07:00As I recall, that little structure was a prospecto...As I recall, that little structure was a prospector's cabin it said during the narration. beachgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17145677285299398734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-89058392384348362292015-05-06T11:21:41.691-07:002015-05-06T11:21:41.691-07:00This was definitely worth my $0.30. Thank you, Da...This was definitely worth my $0.30. Thank you, Dave for the kind of comprehensive look back that is only possible with such a massive collection of snapshots.<br /><br />This little ride was a worthy pendant to the Jungle Cruise and a sad loss. Now I will be listening to the Les Baxter-inspired soundtrack of Rainbow Caverns later today.<br /><br />JGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-5124633369643862952015-05-06T10:56:48.380-07:002015-05-06T10:56:48.380-07:00Hi Dave,
I have no idea what the little structure...Hi Dave,<br /><br />I have no idea what the little structure (Shack) is. I can only GUESS that it was to cover the control valves/manifold that operated the Devil's Paint Pots. Need one of the men from the Red handkerchief men to chime in on this one. Enjoy your day! Matt AKA Amazon BelleMatthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00255173466705979931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-92149381165649803132015-05-06T09:39:16.798-07:002015-05-06T09:39:16.798-07:00Hi Ken - Hadn't heard of that book. It's p...Hi Ken - Hadn't heard of that book. It's probably a little deeper in info than I care to absorb! Ha!<br /><br />MRaymond - I definitely agree! Wouldn't it be awesome if BTMRR crossed over the walkway/pond again?Davelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10720475138513029144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-86816127501540544822015-05-06T08:16:44.017-07:002015-05-06T08:16:44.017-07:00I still love the Mine Train. My first memories ar...I still love the Mine Train. My first memories are from the mid 60's but the feel is still there. It's too bad they didn't preserve more of it after BTMR was built. I think the paint pots and Old Unfaithful in BTB would be a nice touch. :)MRaymondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00352355678521753079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-7110158640754133302015-05-06T05:55:37.977-07:002015-05-06T05:55:37.977-07:00Dave - Did you ever get the Disneyland Book of Lis...Dave - Did you ever get the Disneyland Book of Lists? It does contain a list of the businesses in Rainbow Ridge from the days of Nature's Wonderland to Big Thunder Mountain.K. Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960970051790617367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-77042356536762009652015-05-06T05:52:16.264-07:002015-05-06T05:52:16.264-07:00Love the tunnel and little shack in image 12 (Devi...Love the tunnel and little shack in image 12 (Devil's Paint Pots). You just don't see images of that much.<br /><br />I remember riding the Mine Train through Nature's Wonderland many times, but not the Rainbow Caverns Mine Train. Of course I wasn't around then. How I wish I could've experienced Disneyland in its infancy during the 1950's.<br /><br />Thanks for the "ride" aboard the Rainbow Caverns Mine Train, Dave.K. Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960970051790617367noreply@blogger.com