The Griffith Park Trains Have Reopened - LA Live Steamers Ride Thru / Travel Town & Walt’s Barn Tour

[@disneygirljamie9974]

Brickey seems like such a nice, genuine, cool guy to hang with.....your vibe attracts your tribe. More of you two, please!

[@peterzimmer9801]

“No lightning lane. No mobile ordering.” See, I like that simplistic type of attraction! Great place for Disney history! So cool!👍🏻🤗 🚂

[@sulli4675]

My dad used to take us there as kids, I loved that place. We took our son about 4 years back he loved it. There's another train museum in Perris the cars are so nicely restored.

[@garyglazis5941]

Hi Adam - You sure brought memories of my childhood. I lived in Burbank at three different locations when I was in elementary and junior high. I used to walk to the Griffith Park stables during the summer and clean up after the horses for a free ride on a horse. I also remember walking by St. Joseph Hospital on Buena Vista Ave many times, where as you know, Walt passed away. I'm 74 now and enjoy your videos very much. Thank you.

[@peterzimmer9801]

Loved this collab with Brickey, Adam! What a treat! My grandfather (who was a train fanatic) would have loved going to Griffith park! I wish I knew about this place growing up! Thank you!🤗🤗

[@TheDailyWoo]

Instagram- AdamTheWooATW I love Griffith park , so much to see and there . Glad it worked out that Walt’s Barn was open while I’m here

[@eptxprotector]

Adam, have you done a vlog at the Academy of motion pictures museum? If not, that could be another great location for a future vlog.

[@DarthLuthier]

Also filmed at the abandoned zoo: Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment when they go undercover to stop the gang. Instantly recognized it! Thanks for the stickers!

[@esthergarcia1373]

Enjoyed reminiscing my childhood at the carousel and trains at Griffith Park, my home. My lifelong dreams of living near Disney Studios came full circle a few years ago. We used to go to the Greek Theater for concerts and the Griffith Park Observatory was our first date. The second date was Disneyland & my husband and I are still alive to enjoy it. We rode the miniature trains a few years back too. We tried living in the California desert and Upstate New York but always ended up coming back home. Now being near Griffith Patk & Walt Disney headquarters is where we shall stay. Thanks for these beautiful memories. ❤️🙏🏻🌈🌴🌳🌲

[@stinkletoes8285]

The geographical diversity of California is absolutely phenomenal.

[@hazelwray4184]

phenomenal

[@ItsPrincessBarbie]

So beautifully and perfectly said. We’re unlike any other state, or anywhere in the world. 😊❤️

[@stinkletoes8285]

​@@ItsPrincessBarbie I think the climate outweighs any negatives that California may have.Southern California is the most appealing visually to me...aswell as nevada,Arizona,New mexico etc.

[@stinkletoes8285]

@@hazelwray4184 Corrected..

[@davevan8864]

Grew up in So Cal 1960-70 and this was my favorite place. The small gray loco was a industrial loco used to move freight cars around in a factory or plant. They could move 2-3 at a time. Thanks for showing how this place is today.....I hope to visit 2023.

[@smspirate]

I worked on the WDW Cinderella carousel... A carousel, everything moves up and down. A merry-go-round has stationery seating.

[@NotLostWanderer133]

Adam, this was such a good video for me, thank you. I was getting choked up through a lot of it. Brickey... I follow you and love your spirit. The friendship on this was just wonderful. I think you are a pure spirit. Thank you for a happy spot in this day to you both.

[@traceytrotter9934]

This is so nostalgic for me. I actually remember going to the old zoo and vaguely remember riding the train. I also had numerous birthday parties in the trains at Travel Town. Good to be home, Thanks Adam.

[@debbiebradley9892]

My Grandmother use to take me there.....oh so long ago...So many memories.

[@robertmcevoy24]

Me too child of the 50’ and 60’s

[@missakt7489]

Omg, I was at travel town with my family around 1pm. Can’t believe we didn’t cross paths. Left for Disneyland! Great place, a hidden gem

[@anab.7450]

I've done all of the train stuff but not the Disney stuff so this was a real treat! Thanks for taking us along!

[@paperclip2004]

I know you live in Florida now, but I have missed your LA content. I am glad you are visiting the west coast! I lived in Glendale for 5 years, so a lot of good memories of that area.

[@TheDailyWoo]

It’s a great area . It’s fun being back out here

[@user-uw5gj7un2v]

Alriiiight! Another day in my backyard. Glad to see you enjoying the Burbank/Noho/ Griffith Park area. My kids used to love riding all 3 of the Griffith Park railroads. So much awesome history here 🚂

[@debbiebradley9892]

I remember as a child. I'm 63 now my Grandmother Josephine use to take me to Griffith Park.......Thanks for the memories Adam.....Oh I loved the carousel.

[@binkieruby2191]

I don’t miss much about living in LA but Griffith park is definitely one of them. Great video thanks!

[@airfield3]

The little gray train engine is a "Switch Engine". They use them occasionally in freight yards to assemble train cars but mostly now a days in large industry settings to pull cars in and out for loading/unloading. Not used so much in this era.

[@barbarahuffman78]

Loved running into you at our first barn trip . We also rode the carousel first time. Thanks for letting us take a picture with you !

[@dennisud]

That stairway was in the Police Academy movie with Bobcat Goldwthait! Oh, I will hit that Disney train when I visit my daughter in the future. That train ride and museum is so COOL!

[@DEBBIERAMIREZ562]

"Don't get a divorce; get a donut" LOL!!!!! 😆😆😆😆😆 Another great adventure. Thank you Adam... we loved it! But THAT window - just too funny.

[@MrTonyPiscatelle]

We lived near by Griffith park in the early 60's. I was around 4 years old in 1963 and my dad would take my brother and me to Griffith park to fly glider planes and kites. I remember a very long hill side where there would be 40 to 50 people flying kites and planes. Enjoyed the video Adam brought back some memories.

[@traci4750]

WOW!!! Can't believe I've never been there!!!! Walt and Trains!!!!!

[@alb5338]

To answer Brickey's question about Opryland, No. It closed in 1997 (the year I was born) but some of its rides were relocated to different parks across the country if not the world. Where I'm from, Washington, we have the Shoot-The-Chute from Opryland called Old Mill Scream at my home park, Wild Waves. The ride's name got changed to Lumberjack Falls. What a fantastic vlog giving great detail and context about how Walt drew inspiration for Disneyland.

[@kevindill9748]

So much Hollywood history within a stones throw of Griffith Park. Good for you for showing these historic spots!

[@tennesseegail3719]

I enjoyed visiting Griffith park when I went to Disneyland for the first time a few years ago. Loved seeing the Carousel and it’s connection to Walt. The old Crandon Park Zoo I grew up going to in Miami, Fl is abandoned as well but you can go into the animal cages. It was so weird to see it today with the memories of years past. Enjoyed the video, thanks. :)

[@joycemarie2172]

Thanks for the fun vlog Adam. Just to let you know Opryland Park closed many years ago. The Opry Mills Mall was built on the former park site. Now you know...😊

[@iworkout6912]

Adam, sometime when your in Ely, NV, the Nevada Northern RR has full size trains running including steam. And its true, if you sit up in the front behind the engine, you can feel and smell the cinders falling all around you. Another mostly volunteer run RR with a full size workshop. Once we were riding the train, you go by the local girls emporium/bar, etc., and some of the girls were out back grilling hamburgers and waved as we went by. After all, this is Nevada 200+ miles or so, north of Vegas. On US route 50, the loneliest road in America.

[@stanleyrucci21]

Great Video, my first time there and was thrilled to see you in line for the barn! Thanks for the Selfie! And even got to see myself and my son in the Vlog, in a reflection of a shaving kit mirror, but still cool! An amazing place to visit! Everyone should go see this when in the area. Hard to believe it is free, and even the souvenir prices are great! Thanks again for all the great videos and for all the great places you take us!

[@leeannekochka2166]

I’m a member of the San Francisco zoo, and they also had enclosures built during the early 20th century that are too small now. They are working on bigger and more appropriate enclosures for the animals, but some of the old ones are still occupied. But they let the animals use several adjoining ones so they have more space. It’s a matter of financing. I must have been to the Griffith park zoo at one time but I would have been a baby. I know I’ve been to travel town with the cars and trains. Dad and Grandpa were into those!

[@williamlloyd3769]

Visiting full sized Travel Town railroad museum, Live Steamers area next door and merry go round was an epic adventure as a kid with my brother in the 1960s and with my daughters in 1980s. An all day family outing in just a little corner of Griffith Park. PS - old Los Angeles zoo was used as location in many TV series like CHIPs, T.J. Hooker, The Rockford Files, etc. Great place for a short day hike.

[@Dixie1219]

I lived in LA for 2 years and have never been there. I now live in Pismo Beach and when we go to the LA area it’s to go to Disneyland. Thanks for the nice tour 😊

[@robertmcevoy24]

This is a great Vid , my Mom and Dad would take me to the park in the late 1950’s early 60’s until we moved north ,very fond memories. One of my favorite T.V. shows Mister Ed was filmed at Griffith park. Adam some of the places you’ve have visited has brought back such good memories you’ve put a smile this old guy.

[@hugsscout]

Been in CA over 75 yrs and never stopped by WD train. Thanks for sharing. It was great.

[@TheDailyWoo]

It’s worth checking out .

[@neallucas9680]

Really enjoyed this one. I only ever heard of the Griffith Park Observatory and I have yet to see it plus all that you have showed today. I volunteer at the Mid-Norfolk Railway in the English County of Norfolk, be sure to stop by if ever you travel across the pond♥️

[@JeffA_]

Great duo episode again. Love Griffith Park and the Disney history there. Maybe when you hang up your KZbin saddle one day you can document your travel / TV and Film location (odd and ends) knowledge in a book. The backside of America? Sounds a little weird when said out loud, but you know what I was getting at. 👍🏻

[@TommyTravels]

I was just at Disneyland for the first time a few days ago and noticed that handcart sitting there when I was in line for the train ride. Very cool to see it's history goes that far back!

[@kellark]

What a gem of a park. Would love to go there sometimw. Great video Adam! Really enjoyed this on. Thanks.

[@PickledPretzels]

Your content keeps me coming back for more! Thanks again, Adam, for another great adventure! Woo-Wooooooo!

[@rhondaz356]

This was so cool. My Dad was a train enthusiast... great video, Adam 🤠👏

[@fiveddisney817]

Love the shoutout to Dollywood's train ride! There's just something about it that makes it better than Disney's trains

[@TheDailyWoo]

It’s the best theme park train I’ve ever been on

[@atomicbru4717]

It’s amazing that some viewers actually think your job is to provide content for their benefit! You’ve invited us to observe a narrow slice of your life and interests…if we also enjoy it, then great! If not, move on to the next video. Adam loves Disney and baseball, get over it! A

[@zerxilk8169]

We enjoyed that very much. I am so glad they are keeping the dream alive. Please keep finding things like this.

[@bridgetkorns8174]

Griffith Park is on my to-do list. Tha k you Adam for another fantastic video.

[@DustyWingsProductions]

I am an engineer on the 3' gauge steam locomotives at Six Flags Over Texas and this video was great. Enjoyed it very much. And you are correct.... I visited part of Griffith Park in 2016 and 2018, and had no clue that was there. Kicking myself in the butt for missing out.

[@cjs121675]

Very awesome video! I have been to Travel Town years ago and that was back in 1990 on vacation with my aunt- and it makes me smile that it is still there- Not just Columbo was filmed there, CHiPs was filmed there, Dallas was filmed there too as well! I would have loved to ride that one train you rode on if I would have known about it in 1990! Very awesome to see Travel Town and I have been enjoying your videos since I found them!

[@LizzieWestBathandBody]

Absolutely the best California native never knew this existed now when I do go back this is on my bucket list! I don't know if you have been but I can tell you the train depot in Duluth will knock your shirt in the dirt it has a better train exhibit than the Henry Ford museum and I'm a huge huge train affectionato! If anybody who follows Adam knows where there's a locomotive boneyard I would love to find the holy Grail and bring that beast back to life. Thank you in advance safe travels always!

[@erica.e.emily1]

Opryland was the bomb! Been gone several years now. Miss it so much.

[@kathryncargill3015]

I can’t agree more. It’s been gone about 15 years I think. I was shocked to discover it gone about ten years ago.

[@lindabartlett9963]

Great episode! Thank you Adam, for sharing your plethora of little known facts. My favorite line of the day, “Decorate your blouse!” Brickey, you are hilarious!

[@TheDailyWoo]

It was a fun day , lots of laughs

[@donnadoering5125]

Love ❤️ the Trains they are awesome 👏. Thanks 🙏 for sharing. From Ontario Canada 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@mattnow83]

If you want to see some awesome trains.... make it out to the Illinois Railway museum on a weekend they are running steam trains...I believe every other weekend. it is awesome. Tons of barns and trains to walk thru!

[@TheDailyWoo]

That sounds awesome !

[@mattnow83]

@@TheDailyWoo they have calendar on their website of all the events they do. It is truly an amazing place! If you go check out my son's channel Fun with Amp! He has a walk through of the museum.

[@karenleemallonee684]

It was great seeing Brickey on your vlog again Adam! Loved seeing the Merry-go-round and the trains, it's as if you can see Mr. Disney watching his girls & daydreaming!!! 🌼

[@Kodachrome40]

Bit ‘O trivia... The car wash on Hollywood Way was the first place Clint Eastwood got a job when he came to Hollywood.

[@russelljohnson9305]

Love your vlog’s Adam! Opryland closed December 31, 1997. I would love for it to be back I always had a season pass and went just about everyday during the summer. It’s missed for sure!!

[@keithmabe6015]

Thank you Adam I lost my Dad this morning your video made me smile...

[@TheDailyWoo]

Very sorry to hear that .

[@Heavens24Angel]

Sorry for your loss Keith 🥀

[@cherylh3091]

I was at Griffith Park with my family at the same time you were. It pains me I couldn’t meet you , ( & passed right by you unawares) to tell you how much I appreciate your videos. Dang it!

[@larryadams9935]

Adam, the largest gathering of steam-powered machines in the world is Midwest Old Threshers (Mt. Pleasant, Iowa) annual festival (Labor Day weekend) including full scale steam trains operated by the Midwest Central Railroad. If you love steam power and love museums, THIS IS the place to visit! Where history is brought to life!

[@paulglynn7210]

So glad you got to see Disneys barn..was there a few years ago and was not open during our visit...did ride another mini train in park..so enjoy your video's...thanks Adam

[@sandyb.5287]

Gaylord Opryland hotel and outlet mall is where Opryland USA used to be … We used to go there every summer while visiting family … my first barrel rollercoaster ..loved the whole vibe there.We seen Glen Campbell at one of the little stages…. Union Illinois has a great train museum. Different old trains that you can ride from steam engines to old passenger trains even zephyrs large building filled with different trains untouched and some being refurbished it is great .We Used to take our son there a couple times a year. The western town we just heard that is down the street from this place is sadly closing…

[@davidstudebaker]

Awesome seeing you at LA Live Steamers! (I was the one who dapped you on the Oakland A’s ep) Keep killin it man 🙌🏼

[@CharlieBrownAndTheGang]

Great video I love the trains Being from Tampa we had Lowry Park they had an awesome train like that It was always a lot of fun and something to look forward too. Thanks Adam for all the great videos

[@harryyarrow4110]

Los Angeles is amazing.So much history.💁‍♂️🤷‍♀️

[@davie941]

hello again adam , thank you for another cool interesting video , sad to see that old cable car left out in the open like that , great train ride , well done and thank you guys

[@Mr.Thrasha]

Very cool and fun place! Love the setups, and that Lil train ride was awesome 👌 Just love trains, moving or not!!

[@tessa.robles.84]

"I never know when ur joking and when ur telling the truth." LOL SAME but luv ya Brickey. This was SO awesome. I've been loving Griffith Park and everything surrounding it and the Disneyland history ever since I learned about it (which was not all that long ago and I did learn of it from u Adam, kinda pitiful I know but I live in NV) and I adore any content u put out that references these locations and Disney history of any kind. My Dad was a railroad conductor for Union Pacific for somewhere around 50 years and I remember visiting him at work when I was little and watching him jump on and off moving trains switching the cars out and stuff and it absolutely terrified me. I kept telling my mom I didn't want my Dad to die and I remember it being very traumatic so I totally know what u mean about the size being so intimidating and they are louder than u could imagine as well. This is why my Dad is now almost completely deaf and has to wear hearing aids lol. Fun fact, most older men that worked for the railroad tend to be pretty hard of hearing 😅 😂

[@abrown4green]

We went there in 2016. As a Disney fan it was such a great experience

[@cindythecatwoman1601]

Hi Adam, they should do something with the Griffith Park Zoo. You should go on the carousel 🎠. Looks like you had fun there and the prices aren't bad.

[@larryadams9935]

Another wonderful vlog, Adam! Thanks for all you do and are!

[@LuckyBoy-y7h]

Recently went the LA Zoo. Not 100% some exhibits were close, but overall was a fun day, glad to see more people out.

[@billhardy3024]

Enjoyed watching the offerings of the park. Largo Fl. Central Park also has a small scale rideable train 2 days a month.

[@mtnman3MTA3]

I like your pink Floyd shirt, I wish I still had one. The vlogs are very entertaining this trip, thanks Adam.

[@TheDailyWoo]

It’s a great shirt

[@webbiedebby7842]

I love LA…never been and don’t suppose I ever will get to go. Such an interesting place, out of all of the US California has my love 😍

[@ajoepetrucceJr]

This is one of the Best Adventures that You have provided.

[@lourivera9794]

EXCELLENT VIDEO ADAM; great content; great filming; VERY INTERESTING. Thank you for your effort.

[@lcflngn]

Adam, you should check out the Lake Superior Train Museum in Duluth MN, gorgeous train stock, amazing stuff. We were there over 20 yrs ago, but what a great trip, we’ll never forget it.

[@heatherrowe4591]

If you’re ever In my neck of the woods- we have a ages of steam round house museum with trains. It’s an actual roundhouse. It’s really neat.

[@PaulDobkins01]

Just wanted to say that I’ve been watching your vlogs for a while. A few of videos you have show of a place called Buc-ees. They just recently built one in Richmond, Ky. I went there tonight and I was shocked how huge that place is. I bought a bunch of things and one of those things is the Beaver nuggets. And I bought a cinnamon roll. It’s huge. Lol. I am about to try these items out with some coffee I got from there too. I just wanted to say thank you for posting places like that because I would have never known of them until I watched your videos.

[@BeeWhistler]

In case someone hasn’t said so (but probably has) the choice was made to clean up and convert the old zoo into something they could leave as a point of interest. I’m surprised so much is locked up, honestly. Anyway, it was deliberate. Just another cool thing to see, though last time I was there, LA had overflowed into the place and it was an absolute mess. Our friend’s little dog got a bit of glass in his wee foot and we had to stop and remove it and even carry him around part of the way. Good thing he’s so small!

[@markreardon3472]

Oh yes! Now we're talking!! Love the Griffith Park Trains . Appreciate you sharing this. Two Thumbz 👍👍

[@contessalouannec8064]

Adam Thank You for all the information. This was a Great stream.

[@aaronjamesmongcopa]

I'm glad that you're still friends with Adventures In Design! Nice video!

[@richwynne49]

Hey Adam as a current Floridian and native Mississippian we have very similar upbringings. My wife and I love watching the collaborations with your Mom and your hilarious Dad. Anymore road trips with the family planned in the future?

[@timothywalker4563]

Tennessee valley railroad museum Steamtown in Scranton Pennsylvania, there’s a number of “active museums” you can visit and ride steam locomotives! I remember wearing goggles to keep the cinders out good times😎

[@tranquilmoodsrelaxation8695]

I love anything in griffith park. I first saw this on an episode of chips and the bionic women back in 1977. I was hooked from then on. Saw the park on wonder woman, and hart to hart. Ever since 1977 I have wanted to get out to california. Finally doing it in sept lol

[@Realstuffadventures]

Visited Griffith Park and spent some time up at Bronson Canyon (The Bat Cave) and the Observatory. Somehow, I totally missed the Disney Barn and trains...got to go back someday and see all of that, trains are great stuff ! Margaret Kerry volunteered at the Disney Barn for years up until recently when she got married and moved to Florida. She was the model for Tinker Bell for Disney and she also played in two episodes of The Andy Griffith Show, one of winch was "Bess Hugins" in The Christmas Story episode. When you were filming some of the merchandise I saw a copy of her book "Tinker Bell Talks" as you panned some of the book for sale. It is her autobiography. Enjoyed this video very much. I can remember seeing the park a few times in Adam 12 with the carousel in the background. What a great place. I also missed the old zoo area, would loved to see that, thanks for making this video Adam

[@dhartist]

Hi Adam! Great to see you back on the west coast! You should take in a D-Backs game on your way back to Florida :)

[@RC_Colorado]

Cruz-in drive through burgers in Pine Colorado, it's an old winnebago, has an Adventure with Woo sticker right at the window.

[@TravelswithStevevancity]

Adam i finally got to Griffith Park two weeks ago from Vancouver BC. Its time for you to visit Vancouver. If you do i have a list of stuff you will love. The McDonald's where Brittany Spears and Justin filmed the Mcdonslds commercial to start

[@brendakrieger7000]

So much fun! I adore model railroad🚂

[@NadaSurferTube]

Nice. Of COURSE Carolwood, haha. As a local I make it a point nowadays to stop by and ride at least one of the Griffith Park trains at least once a month because it's awesome and it's all just right there. They sell old timey bottled soda at the Travel Town gift shop. Fun fact, that merry go round is also featured in the opening scene of one of my favorite action films of all time, FACE/OFF, 1997. And for" How I Met Your Mother" fans, that merry go round area also served as "Central Park" when Robin Scherbatsky was famously digging up the grounds looking for her special locket. Also, if you're still in the area Adam, not sure if you've ever covered it but the free trolleys that go around nearby Americana at Brand in Glendale, as well as the Grove/Farmers Market shopping area jn L.A. were both designed by the " last imagineer hired by Disney" George McGinnis. Worth a visit or 5 if you've never gone. Cheers. :)

[@TheDailyWoo]

Great info . I did not realize it was in Face Off

[@NadaSurferTube]

@@TheDailyWoo Updated correction, an addendum for posterity, if you will, I just couldn't rest til I got the definitive answer on this because yes it matters, haha. The FACE/OFF script originally describes the opening scene as specifically taking place at the "Griffith Park Carousel, daytime," but a cast member himself was wonderfully kind enough to clarify for me yesterday that instead of filming at Griffith Park as listed, the opening merry go round scene was actually shot in the grass right outside of Dodger Stadium, with a temporary carousel set up for all of it! It was all shot over a period of two days, starting on Halloween day in the fall of '96. Maybe not as cool a fact as when I mistakenly thought the FACE/OFF carousel was the very same one that inspired Disney, but I can finally put this one to bed, lol---Moving on! :)

[@chhook949]

Love your Pink Floyd shirt thanks for the Vlog! Be Well Be Safe & Stay Blessed

[@KLEARSKITHEKREEPER]

Morning Woo 🕶🌞fun fact Herbert Disney's Neighbor in Portland Oregon was named Walter Haynes his son was retlaw Haynes.,could that be the reason for the name..or is it just walter spelled backwards 🤔 thanks for showing this way cool

[@peterzimmer9801]

That’s interesting. But I think it had to do with Walt looking to own the Disneyland-Santa Fe Railroad/Alweg Monorail himself because he didn’t want to use WED…well actually…WED was owned by Retlaw when Disneyland opened, too (the company took control of WED in the 60’s).

[@WrightBrosRC]

Griffith Park is a great place to visit. Thx, Adam!

[@TheDailyWoo]

It is . So much to see there

[@lorraineraymond9565]

Adam, love all your videos. Congrats on your weight loss. Keep going, you look great!! 👍

[@bobbyhand1]

HEY ATW...THIS SURE BRINGS BACK MEMORIES!! DIDN'T YOU LOSE YOUR SUNGLASSES OFF THE TRAIN RIDE HERE!?!! Maybe it was a different place, but I'm almost positive it was here! The train rides are so awesome. I would be there every day! The conductor must love his job! Thank you so much for today's documentary!

[@atomicbru4717]

I remember that one…always wondered why he didn’t go track ‘em down!

[@shannonhudson3644]

Dollywood has real trains that were used in the 1940s. Love the content!

[@StinkFingerr]

Impressive...

[@chrisstephens5310]

great video keep up your great work..

[@jojojo6147]

Thank you Adam. I recall the Columbo episode filmed there.

[@dalejensen5828]

ADAM THE WOO FYI, Chicago's Buckingham Fountain opened Sat May 14th. It is closed in the winter (freezing). The fountain center jet shoots water 150 feet tall. During the summer season, the fountain operates 20 minutes out of each hour, not on a continuous basis.