Steam Powered Fair-ground rides. 20-8-6

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I visited "Hollycombe Steam Collection" nr Liphook (UK) for a different kind of Theme Park fix.

 

The Golden Gallopers is the classic fairground ride with galloping horses.

 

The Razzle Dazzle, built around 1908 is regarded as the world's first "White Knuckle" ride. It is one of the earliest rides to use both rotational and tilting motion and it was from this than many of the modern rides were developed.

 

The Big wheel is a well known favourite, and the views from the top of ours across the South Downs are spectacular.

 

The Steam Yacht is an early version of the modern "Pirate Ship" - somewhat smaller.

 

The Chair-o-planes, providing a flying sensation enjoyed by young and old alike.

 

Enjoy the photo's

Perfect place for a couple of Wooden Coasters through the trees and woods. They could have "steam" powered lift hills

Garrett Showmans engine generates electricity

How safe...!!!

A frisky bird who likes cars

.Any Idea's what it could be used for.

Saw this at the top of someone's garden

Swing Boat

The Golden Gallopers

Engine used for Razzle Dazzle, it has 3 spin and angle settings

Razzle Dazzle (Sort of like a Mexican hat / Trabant)

Steam engine powering the Big Wheel

A very fast Chair-o-Planes

Walk through ghost house

[jamesdillaman]

Haha, steam-powered lift hills. But all in all, this is the most unique park I've seen on here, yet. Good find, how loud were the steam-engines especially with multiple ones running at the same time?

-James Dillaman

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I think a "Steam" powered lift hill can be possible, it could save the those rising electric bills.