Simon Baynham

Hi TPR ANDY SHINE'S NOVEMBER 2012 QUIZ is ready to play! This quiz concerns roller coaster statistics. So, if you know a thing or two about coaster lengths, heights, opening dates etc, you may be able to combine this knowledge to generate a great score! http://www.rollercoastermedialibrary.com Quiz Page > November 2012 Quiz. Have fun browsing the 100s of park/coaster books and DVDs listed on the Roller Coaster Media Library. Simon A.S. Baynham

Hi TPR ANDY SHINE'S OCTOBER 2012 QUIZ is ready to play! This quiz concerns common acronyms used in the amusement park business (and enthusiast) community. So, if you know your "PTC"s from your "GCII"s, you should do well here. I anticipate some very high scoring! http://www.rollercoastermedialibrary.com Quiz Page > October 2012 Quiz. And don't forget to browse the RCML's 100s of books, DVDs (and ancient VHSs) about parks and roller coasters! Simon A.S. Baynham

FANTASTIC! See, science works! Simon

Hi TPR ANDY SHINE'S SEPTEMBER 2012 QUIZ is now ready to play! The theme of this quiz is TRUE or FALSE? [self explanatory really] http://www.rollercoastermedialibrary.com Quiz Page > September 2012 Quiz. Share your scores, visit our WANTED PAGE (hope TPR members can help us complete a collection), and feel free to visit the 'Roller Coaster Media Library' page on Facebook! Simon A.S. Baynham

Hi TPR. "Roller Coasters in the Raw! 6" was released in 2011. Is anything planned along these lines for 2012? Perhaps in time to make festive presents? My RCML could do with a "'Raw! 7" addition. Not sure what coasters you might feature, but here's hoping [CROSSES FINGERS] Simon A.S. Baynham RollerCoasterMediaLibrary.com

Hi TPR. Yes, thanks for your kind emails asking where the CEDAR POINT QUIZ had disappeared to. Truth be told, I deleted it in error during a recent website 'revamp.' It is back up now for you to play. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. Now, what topic should be covered in September's Quiz? Maybe I should give the parks and famous names a rest and concentrate purely on the coasters for the next quiz? Simon A.S. Baynham

Hi TPR ANDY SHINE'S AUGUST 2012 QUIZ is now ready to play! The theme of this quiz was suggested by a fellow TPR poster on this forum. So thank you for contributing your ideas. Enjoy the quiz, oooh, and the first person to say "C _ _ _ // _ A _ G _ _ S" will receive a free thump! [smiles] http://www.rollercoastermedialibrary.com Quiz Page > August 2012 Quiz. Share your scores, and feel free to visit the 'Roller Coaster Media Library' page on Facebook! Simon A.S. Baynham

Guesses: a colour photograph of Olympia Looping Bahn? [LAUGHS] Simon B

Hi TPR Andy Shine's JULY 2012 QUIZ is now ready to play! This quiz is all about Herr Achterbahn's (Mr. Roller coaster's) life, achievements and roller coaster creations. If you don't know who Herr Achterbahn is, you've almost certainly ridden one of his credits: roller coaster or otherwise! See if you can score 30/30 first time! http://www.rollercoastermedialibrary.com Quiz Page > July 2012 Quiz. Share your scores, and feel free to join the 'Roller Coaster Media Library' page on Facebook! Simon A.S. Baynham

Hi TPR. This thread makes fascinating reading. I have a collection of officially-released VHSs and DVDs of various coaster/parks programmes both broadcasted, cinema released and enthusiast-produced. You're more than welcome to take a look at my library. Truth be told, not nearly enough TV programmes are offered for sale as DVD/VHS releases... but what are, are probably the best. http://www.rollercoastermedialibrary.com S.A.S. Baynham

There is a book about British Coasters. OK it's circa 1996, but it offers an interesting and humorous look at what us Brits had at the time (Many since lost!) FROM: http://www.rollercoastermedialibrary.com [bOOK 117] A.G. PRESTON: BRITAIN'S GREATEST COASTERS. [1996] (14x21cm - 232 Pages - Many B&W photos). There have been many books written on the history of roller coasters both in the States and in Europe, but none have put forward Britain's best. That is what this publication sets out to do. Also features an interesting introduction: a year -by- year look at roller coaster milestones, from the Russian ice slides of the 16th & 17th Centuries, to 1996 and Megafobia! Chapter Points/Contents: Introduction; How It All Began; PMBO; Nemesis; Shockwave; Ultimate; Grand National; Vampire; Big Dipper; Wild Mouse; Texas Tornado (Morecambe); Cyclone (Southport); The Woodies Fight Back!; Other Sparkling Coasters; European Coasters; The RCCGB; Coaster Manufacturers; My Record; The Future; Coaster Terminology. S.A.S. Baynham

APPLAUDS THIS Simon B

Hi TPR Andy Shine's JUNE 2012 QUIZ is now ready to play! With the current clearing of Lincoln Park, I thought it would be apt to base this quiz on identifying the locations of lost US & Canadian amusement parks. So, if you KNOW that Bell's, home to the "Zingo" was located in Youngstown, Ohio. And you KNOW that Euclid Beach Park, home to the "Flying Turns," "Derby Racer" and the "Thriller" was located in Louisville, Kentucky. Then you'll do REALLY WELL at this quiz! [LAUGHS] http://www.rollercoastermedialibrary.com Quiz Page > June 2012 Quiz. Share your scores and feel free to PM/email your opinions and comments! Simon A.S. Baynham

says he who borrowed "GO FOR A RIDE" on VHS from the RCML several years ago! Hang your head in shame, Mr Alvey, there ARE better coaster programmes out there! [sMILES] Simon B

Hi TPR Andy Shine's "MAY 2012 QUIZ" has been uploaded. How much do you know (or can guess!) about Parks and Roller Coasters that have appeared in Film and on Television? There are some pretty obscure ones - Have fun! http://www.rollercoastermedialibrary.com [Quiz Page > May 2012 Quiz] Andy Shine & Simon B.

~480 different park/roller coaster-related books. ~180 different park/roller coaster-related DVDs. ~80 different vintage park/roller coaster-related VHSs. Sad, innit! Simon B http://www.rollercoastermedialibrary.com

Hi TPR Andy Shine's April 2012 Quiz has been uploaded. Can you correctly identify the manufacturer of the given roller coaster and the year it debuted *at that park*? http://www.rollercoastermedialibrary.com [Quiz Page > April 2012 Quiz] Andy Shine & Simon B.

Hi TPR Andy Shine's March 2012 Quiz has been uploaded. Try to score 20/20 first time without punching your monitor! [GRINS INANELY] http://www.rollercoastermedialibrary.com [Quiz Page > March 2012 Quiz] Andy Shine & Simon B.

Hi TPR Andy Shine's February 2012 Quiz has been uploaded. This month's theme centres around "Japan's Amusement Parks & Roller Coasters." Should you score 17 out of 20 (or better), you're officially "SCARY!" Have fun and see how you do! http://www.rollercoastermedialibrary.com [Quiz Page > February Quiz] Andy Shine & Simon B.

Hi TPR My January 2012 Quiz (yeah, already!) tests your ability to match various roller coasters to their descriptions. 26 questions concerning roller coasters [A to Z] for you to try. See how you do! http://www.rollercoastermedialibrary.com [Quiz Page > January Quiz] I'm anticipating some high scoring here! 8¬) Andy Shine & Simon B.

Hi TPR Harry Guy Traver's Jazz Railway (Fair name: Jazz Railroad) is reported on, described and pictured in the book: "Harry G. Traver - Legends of Terror. A scan of the cover and a brief write-up of the book can be viewed on The Roller Coaster Media Library website [book 28] http://www.rollercoastermedialibrary.com/Roller_Coaster_Media_Library_Books_A.html Simon B

Hi TPR ANDY SHINE'S DECEMBER 2011 QUIZ has been uploaded a few days early. This month's theme concerns: ghost trains, dark rides, funhouses and walk-through attractions. Thirty multiple-choice teasers for you to clatter through the crash-doors and yell your lungs out at! http://www.rollercoastermedialibrary.com (Quiz Page > December 2011 Quiz) Don't touch the spooks, and... Pleasant screams! Andy Shine & Simon B

Pleasure Beach Blackpool's 'Rollercoaster' (Nickelodeon Streak) employs 4-bench PTCs. (They formerly operated on the neighbouring Big Dipper). Simon B

Hi TPR ANDY SHINE'S NOVEMBER 2011 QUIZ has been uploaded. This month's theme is all about identifying the amusement park industries' Famous Names. To take this month's challenge click: http://www.rollercoastermedialibrary.com (Quiz Page > November 2011 Quiz) Have Fun! Andy Shine & Simon B

Hi TPR ANDY SHINE'S OCTOBER 2011 QUIZ has been uploaded early. This month's theme is rather strange, and I don't think any of you will score 20/20 first time relying on brainpower alone, although common sense and clever elimination will get you a long way. To take this month's challenge click: http://www.rollercoastermedialibrary.com (Quiz Page > October 2011 Quiz) Have Fun! And don't forget to browse the latest roller coaster books and amusement park DVDs. I've just added LAFF IN THE DARK'S programme about Waldameer's 'Whacky Shack' and 'Pirate's Cove' Bill Tracy-designed dark attractions. It was very good and rather amusing. Andy Shine & Simon B