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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 same model of woodie. However, the Thunderbolt at SFNE is for sure from the NY fair, and not SF. http://rcdb.com/3720.htm (for when it was at the NY World's Fair) -
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 already in line waiting to ride next. In the meantime, the first row on one train was blocked off (for the first hour) for local media to get POV's of themselves. Media was told to wait at the exit and were brought in when the train was ready. All in all, it was an amazing opening day and I was fortunate enough to be in the front row on the inaugural run. Despite delays in the opening, California's Great America really pulled together a wonderful opening day celebration. --Nicholas
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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? -
The Bag-Of-Crap Giveaway Thread!
coaster-crazy replied to ernierocker's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Do you get hungry when you think of it? -
Google's Satellite Maps...
coaster-crazy replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk was mapped last summer and was just put available online in streetview last week! http://g.co/maps/89y52 -
Shane's Amusement Attic
coaster-crazy replied to montezooma's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Morgan still had an office in La Selva Beach, CA until April 2010, so they are now fully consolidated (as noted above). -
Ron Toomer has Passed Away
coaster-crazy replied to Skycoastin Steve's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
http://rcdb.com/r.htm?ot=2&pe=6839 According to rcdb, only 10, but I am not sure how accurate that is. -
Shane's Amusement Attic
coaster-crazy replied to montezooma's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Wow. This would've been so great! I hope the new owner's do something along the lines of this. Thanks for posting. I love stuff on parks' near moi! -
Ron Toomer has Passed Away
coaster-crazy replied to Skycoastin Steve's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Nobody knows for certain as Arrow was based in Clearfield Utah,which is where I imagine Toomer would've spent most of his time following his retirement.I wonder if any of the trade publications would have any info on this? According to the book I have titled Ripley's Legends: Pioneers of the Amusement Park Industry there is a section all on Ron Toomer. At the end of the 25 page section on him, it says: "Following 20 years in Utah, Ron and Betty moved to the Dallas-Ft.Worth area of Texas in 2004 where they plan to spend their retirement years." There you have it! -
Shane's Amusement Attic
coaster-crazy replied to montezooma's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Nice little tribute! Hard to believe he's gone... ... (what are those Corkscrew photos from?) Oh, and I CANNOT wait for the PGA Hyper Coaster project thing-a-ma-bobba! -
Ron Toomer has Passed Away
coaster-crazy replied to Skycoastin Steve's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
What strange timing as the original Corkscrew was just designated as an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark at Silverwood - ironic timing... I am fortunate enough to have corresponded with him through e-mail once, back in December 2010. Hard to believe that will be the only time, too... -
Photo TR: Derek goes to Lagoon
coaster-crazy replied to DerekRx's topic in Photo Trip Report Archive
Great photos! I just went to this park for the first time in early August, and was going to post a Lagoon TR... I think I will wait a little bit now. Thanks for posting.