Simon Baynham

Oh man, I remember that one! Sorry I don't have it anymore either :\ Is that the one where they discuss early traditional funhouses, together with vertically-challenged staff poking guests with electrified cattle prods? I laughed so hard... Before moving on to the Noah's Ark at Kennywood... and beyond. Later, the programme shifts to todays 'funhouses' such as Universal's Spiderman (I think) etc... I have it on DVD-R. It's a great prog... but I wish they'd stuck with more traditional funhouses. Read you all soon Simon Baynham www.rollercoastermedialibrary.com

Hi TPR Andy Shine's July Quiz has been uploaded to: www.rollercoastermedialibrary.com July's quiz is a continuation of June's quiz: Identifying Past & Present North American - [and one Canadian] - Parks. Also, Andy Shine would appreciate your suggestions for future quiz topics: Text him. (SMS/Text only) [+44] 0781 7900 528 with your ideas and suggestions. Have fun, and don't forget to post your FANTASTIC TPR scores! Simon (Andy Shine's glamorous assistant!)

Hi TPR **RollerCoasters In The Raw 4 will be shipping in the fall/autumn** What's the intended theme, Robb? Too early to say? Just curious. Simon Baynham

Hi TPR "Kristen rode the cars about 20 times. She's now eligible to get her drivers license." Ah, you mean KidTums! Y'know the tutor will call out "KidTums" during the school roll-call don't you Robb and Elissa? Simon

Hi TPR YAY 203. I prefer Andy Shine - of course. 8¬) Simon

Hi TPR Andy Shine's June Quiz has been uploaded to: www.rollercoastermedialibrary.com The topic is: North American Amusement Parks Past & Present. See how you do! Simon (Andy Shine's glamorous assistant!)

Hi TPR Andy Shine loved RCitR3. Thanks too for the pens Simon

Hi TPR I've already ordered and paid for my DVD. ME FIRST Robb! ME FIRST! Looks like the Hurricane was as rough as the caption stated. Simon

Hi TPR Andy Shine's May 2009 Quiz is up. See if you can score well! You may learn a thing or two. http://www.rollercoastermedialibrary.com Read you all soon Simon

Hi TPR I've already placed my order for Roller Coasters In The Raw 3. Robb, did you manage to secure POV of Morecambe's Texas Tornado/Cyclone for RCitR3? I'd love to relive that ride after all these years. Simon

Hi All I have a gold lettered TPR pen and a red lettered TPR pen. Oh wow, ELEVATED STATUS! Simon (Blackpool, UK)

Hi TPR Andy Shine's April Quiz has been uploaded to www.rollercoastermedialibrary.com This quiz is all about coaster fanaticism: clubs, publications and websites. So see how you do! Simon

Hi TPR Frederic Thompson and Elmer Dundy founded the first Luna Park at Coney Island NY. There's a great chapter on Ingersoll in Robert Cartmell's The Incredible Scream Machine. Simon

Hi TPR I've done it before. You end up with one big loop of paper with a half twist in it. Simon

Hi TPR I collect park/coaster related books and films. And boy, can I bore people about it. My library began with a handful of coaster books... then it was downhill all the way. Simon

The below booklet features several photos of Paragon Park's Giant Coaster during, and shortly after completion. One shot shows the complete circuit... ***** ***** ***** [bOOK 33] CHARLES JACQUES: THE COASTERS OF THE PHILADELPHIA TOBOGGAN COMPANY. [1984] (21x27cm - 38 Pages – Many B&W photos) Chapter Points: Philadelphia Toboggan Company Coasters - The Early Years (Featuring the Giant Coaster at Paragon Park); Coaster Construction Resumes; The Busiest Years (Featuring the Woodside Wildcat, and the Coney Island Twister (Cincinnati)); Limping Along (Including The Flying Turns at Rocky Point); Modern Coasters (Including Lakemont Park’s Shooting Star); Includes a catalogue of 145 PTC Coasters 1904–1975. Includes details such as year debuted, park name and location, details concerning the coaster’s designer and builder as well as brief description of each roller coaster’s fate. ***** ***** ***** Simon PTC Book

Hi TPR Members Should "coaster company X" decide to fit suspension on their coaster trains, aren't they admitting in the same breath that they manufacture rough coasters? Just a thought Simon

Mr. Six? Nah! It's either cardiac arrest or just gas escaping! Simon

Hi TPR Members Andy Shine's March's Quiz has just been uploaded to www.rollercoastermedialibrary.com and for the benefit of all those who email saying they're too easy, this one may prove a bit of a challenge, being all about Coney Island NY. I tried the quiz on three coaster friends, and they scored 7/20, 11/20 and 11/20. See if you can score higher. Have fun Simon

Hi TPR Can't you tell I'm eager to lay my hands on one of the very first Roller Coasters In The Raw 3 DVDs? How's production going Robb? Still on for a March release? Not complaining, just asking... Simon

Just did a search on the RC Media Library website and found this DVD featuring snippets of Carsonia Park: [DVD 87] PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC TELEVISION NETWORK: A CAROUSEL OF MEMORIES [DVD-R / 2005 / 60 MINS] Visit the Pennsylvanian amusement parks that created some of the best times for generations. See the beloved parks with a mix of old photographs, never-before-seen film and heartfelt interviews. We’ll revisit the exciting Castle Garden, where the big bands played. The often forgotten Central Park in Allentown, that rivalled Dorney with its thrilling wooden coaster, The Skyclone. **In Reading, folks flocked to Carsonia Park.** Life was a Lark at Willow Grove Park - the once crown jewel of Pennsylvania amusements. In Easton, the Hay trolley line led locals to Bushkill Park, which still maintains its nostalgic family charm after more than a century. And in the 1940s, we take the small train through the exquisite gardens of Willow Park. Whether you visited these parks or not, this film will leave you yearning for the golden age of Pennsylvanian amusement parks. Simon

Hi TPR Members RCDB is a great resource, but by no means complete, YET! For example: Coney Island NY has had some 50 roller coasters in its turbulent history. And Blackpool (UK) had many Switchback Railways dotted about the town in the 1890s+. I have other examples... but won't bore you... [snore] Simon

Hi TPR I'm a 33-minute walk along the sea front to Pleasure Beach Blackpool. Jealous? Simon Baynham

Hey Robb What useable coaster footage have you managed to lay your hands on so far? Can't you tell I'm looking forward to the third RCitR installment. Simon A. Baynham

Hi TPR members A day early, perhaps... Andy Shine's February Quiz is up. Just click on "Andy Shine's Quiz Page" to play. www.rollercoastermedialibrary.com See how you do, it's a tough one! Simon A. Baynham