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648. Walt Disney signed letter to Hedda Hopper. Walt Disney was a passionate enthusiast of steam locomotives and built the Carolwood Pacific Rail Road, one of the most intricately detailed miniature live-steam home railroads ever created, in order to share his passion with the public. This wonderful typed letter signed on "Carolwood Pacific Railroad Company" letterhead, is dated June 26, 1952 and written to Hedda Hopper, actress and gossip columnist. It reads (in full):

"Dear Vice-President Hopper – You may not know it but you have just been elected Vice-President of the CAROLWOOD PACIFIC RAILROAD. The only obligation this office entails is, when you're in the vicinity of the 'Fair Weather Route', that you stop by for a ride and try your hand at the throttle.

The severe rains of the past winter did considerable damage to the railroad, such as causing slides, roadbed washouts and generally messing up the whole layout. However, repairs are now under way – good progress is being made and we're going to have a better and more interesting Road than ever.

Your Pass is enclosed and I hope we may have the pleasure of your company some sunny Sunday in the near future.

Sincerely,

Walt Disney"

A wonderful letter and association. Slight toning along right margin; otherwise, fine condition. $4,000 - $6,000