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===Dollywood=== |
===Dollywood=== |
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In 1986, [[Dolly Parton]] became part owner of the property, and the park was renamed [[Dollywood]]. The train ride itself was renamed to Dollywood Express. After the 2004 operating season, the park removed the balloon stacks, which were proving to be unpopular and gave the locomotives a new coat of paint. Since the removal of the balloon stacks, the locomotive's paint schemes have been constantly changing. On February 24, 2026, Dollywood announced that they converted one of the locomotives from burning coal to oil to enable them to run more in unfavorable conditions.{{cite news |last1=McAlee |first1=Hope |title=Dollywood Express trains swap coal for oil-fired steam engines |url=https://www.wate.com/news/sevier-county-news/dollywood-express-trains-swap-coal-for-oil-fired-steam-engines/ |access-date=February 26, 2026 |work=[[WATE-TV|WATE 6 On Your Side]] |date=February 25, 2026}}{{cite news |last1=Franz |first1=Justin |title=Dollywood Converts Steam Locomotives Back to Oil |url=https://railfan.com/dollywood-converts-steam-locomotives-back-to-oil/ |
In 1986, [[Dolly Parton]] became part owner of the property, and the park was renamed [[Dollywood]]. The train ride itself was renamed to Dollywood Express. After the 2004 operating season, the park removed the balloon stacks, which were proving to be unpopular and gave the locomotives a new coat of paint. Since the removal of the balloon stacks, the locomotive's paint schemes have been constantly changing. On February 24, 2026, Dollywood announced that they converted one of the locomotives from burning coal to oil to enable them to run more in unfavorable conditions.{{cite news |last1=McAlee |first1=Hope |title=Dollywood Express trains swap coal for oil-fired steam engines |url=https://www.wate.com/news/sevier-county-news/dollywood-express-trains-swap-coal-for-oil-fired-steam-engines/ |access-date=February 26, 2026 |work=[[WATE-TV|WATE 6 On Your Side]] |date=February 25, 2026}}{{cite news |last1=Franz |first1=Justin |title=Dollywood Converts Steam Locomotives Back to Oil |url=https://railfan.com/dollywood-converts-steam-locomotives-back-to-oil/ |work=[[Railfan & Railroad Magazine]] |date=March 10, 2026 |access-date=April 18, 2026}} The conversion also reduces maintenance and pollution. |
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==Equipment== |
==Equipment== |
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