A framed animation celluloid from "The Brave Engineer" by Walt Disney Productions. The celluloid depicts the titular character, Casey Jones, standing next to the number 2 train, looking at his pocket watch. The celluloid has a white mat, and is under glass in a thin brown wooden frame.
This animation celluloid, inscribed by Walt Disney, was gifted by him to William "Billy" Jones of Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad, located in Oak Meadow Park. The two initially became acquainted through their shared love of steam engines. Disney tried to purchase the Wildcat Railroad engine to use at Disneyland, but Jones declined in favor of keeping the attraction within the Los Gatos community. They remained good friends, making frequent trips to visit one another. Jones was invited to conduct the Disneyland Railroad on its maiden voyage on the theme park's opening day. According to Jones' grandchildren, Disney was the only person to refer to him as "Casey" Jones, the same name of the titular protagonist of "The Brave Engineer."
