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Help me identify this antique woodie!
coaster-crazy replied to singemfrc's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
The 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition "was opened initially from February 18, 1939 through October 29, 1939. It opened again from May 25, 1940 through September 29, 1940." The Thunderbolt at SFNE was infact not at SFNE/Riverside Park first, but the 1939/1940 New York World's Fair. It was at the NY World's Fair from 5/6/1939 to 1940. It then opened at SFNE in 1941. Because of the fact that the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition and the 1939/1940 New York World's Fair were occuring at the same time, AND that they were both World's Fairs, it is quite likely that both fairs had -
The park invited 24 members of the American Coaster Enthusiasts and 24 members of Theme Park Review to be a part of the first two inaugural trains on Gold Striker. A little over 12 people for each group showed up so we had one full train and a 1/2-filled second train (the rest of the second train was filled with Santa Clara dignitaries and their families). Once the first train had gone around with fireworks shooting off, there was 15-minute delay before the next ride as the pyrotechnics crew needed time to dismantle the equipment. Once the second train had made its lap, the general public was
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Shane's Amusement Attic
coaster-crazy replied to montezooma's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
A friend of mine who retired from the industry a few years back gave me BOATLOADS of stuff similar to what you are posting... ...including some Huish stuff, like you have posted above! I was wondering if they were YOU! I'll have to scan those in... -
The Bag-Of-Crap Giveaway Thread!
coaster-crazy replied to ernierocker's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Is it made by a well known manufacturer?