BeatleBen Posted December 4, 2008 Posted December 4, 2008 And now a postcard of the classic Calico Mine Ride from the good ol' days at Knott's Berry Farm!
thrillerman1 Posted December 4, 2008 Author Posted December 4, 2008 (edited) ^ BeatleBen glad to have you "on board". Thanks for the contribution! Edited October 5, 2014 by thrillerman1
montezooma Posted December 4, 2008 Posted December 4, 2008 ^ Yes Ben, glad to see some other contributors. Great addition, that ride is still a "must-ride" every time I go to Knott's!
montezooma Posted December 4, 2008 Posted December 4, 2008 First generation Free Falls: love them or hate them...I just miss them! This one one used to thrill riders at Six Flags Great Adventure. When I rode it back in the 90's it shut down while I was at the top and I got to walk down the stairs, it was almost as exciting as the ride itself. I love evacs! Stuntman's Free Fall
thrillerman1 Posted December 7, 2008 Author Posted December 7, 2008 With The Dark Knight being released on DVD this coming Tuesday, I couldn't help but give a little nod to the first ever Batman The Ride at Six Flags Great America. Here it is in all its original paint color glory of black and well more black. R.I.P. Heath...We miss you! To the Batmobile let's go!
restoca Posted December 7, 2008 Posted December 7, 2008 In another thread, forum member Sparebear75 has posted a great photo trip report of the amusement park inside the West Edmonton Mall, home of Mindbender, the "world's largest indoor triple loop roller coaster". Sadly, I've never ridden it, but several of my friends have, and didn't hesitate to rub in that fact by sending me a post card or two. The one below was postmarked 1987, the year after the accident. However, the photo shows the ride pre-accident with the original four-car trains. And four trains at that!
restoca Posted December 8, 2008 Posted December 8, 2008 'Tis the season... postmark Dec 11, 1989 fountain turned ice rink
montezooma Posted December 8, 2008 Posted December 8, 2008 ^That is the perfect postcard for the season...mine has no relevance at all to the season
restoca Posted December 10, 2008 Posted December 10, 2008 Well, this one has some holiday colors. Built in 1932, Rutschebanen is a side-friction coaster, meaning there are no upstop wheels, and a brakeman rides behind the last passenger seat. The park, Dyrehavsbakken, has been in operation since 1583! postmark August 1985 ...as they shouted out with glee...
thrillerman1 Posted December 10, 2008 Author Posted December 10, 2008 ^ GREAT! So cheery for the season. Hopefully this one will be experienced on the Scandi trip next summer.
restoca Posted December 10, 2008 Posted December 10, 2008 This is more of a card, or brochure, but it's holiday/park-related and semi-historical. Below you'll find a list of events and the operating schedule for the second annual Holiday in the Park event, which began at Six Flags Over Texas in 1985. back inside front
montezooma Posted December 11, 2008 Posted December 11, 2008 Here's an oldie from Six flags over Georgia. It includes the mini-mine train which has long since been gone.
astroworldfan1 Posted December 11, 2008 Posted December 11, 2008 ^ I wish they didn't take out Mini Mine Train. It looked like a decent kiddie coaster. Ofcourse, I'd ride it just for the credit! -Tatum
thrillerman1 Posted December 11, 2008 Author Posted December 11, 2008 Well I don't remember much about riding the Mini-Mine Train, but it sure was cool to have a pint size version of the Dahlonega Mine Train. I've always loved that last drop into the tunnel on Dahlonega...one of my favorite moments on any mine train anywhere!
montezooma Posted December 11, 2008 Posted December 11, 2008 I'll let Restoca cover the holiday themed postcards while I am going to stick with the mine train theme for a bit. Six Flags over Texas
montezooma Posted December 12, 2008 Posted December 12, 2008 Hooray for the Gold Rusher! Still one of the funnest rides at Magic Mountain.
thrillerman1 Posted December 14, 2008 Author Posted December 14, 2008 Here's a little holiday Christmas card cheer from IOA... Upgrade to the sleigh
restoca Posted December 14, 2008 Posted December 14, 2008 ^ Wow, look at all that red and green! It never occurred to me that a Santa beard can look... even creepier at 60mph... And one for Shane: this scene would look a bit more like Christmas if there were some reindeer pulling those sleighs. copyright date 1970 it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you
montezooma Posted December 14, 2008 Posted December 14, 2008 I love your AstroWorld postcards, I hope you have a lot more!!!
montezooma Posted December 15, 2008 Posted December 15, 2008 The River King Mine Train at Six Flags over Mid-America. I am not sure if this is the one that is still at the park or the one that was sold to Dollywood and then to Magic Springs...anyone know?
restoca Posted December 17, 2008 Posted December 17, 2008 ^ Another great mine train card. I have no idea which track is pictured. Also great to see the Skyway ride. Was that removed prior to the big wheel being installed? I really haven't seen many photos of this park that show the Skyway. Yes, I have quite a few more old AstroWorld cards. This one is also dated 1970, but I think the photo in the previous one is from '68 or '69. It didn't take the park management long to realize they could increase ride capacity by linking two sleighs together. (Looked kinda silly, but oh well.) I think that was how it was operated all but the first (or second) season. oh what fun it is to ride
thrillerman1 Posted December 18, 2008 Author Posted December 18, 2008 Great Alpine Sleighs cards. The second one looks like the Heat Miser paid a visit.
thrillerman1 Posted December 21, 2008 Author Posted December 21, 2008 Here's some more holiday cheer from "The Happiest Place on Earth"...Merry Christmas everyone! What is figgy pudding anyway? O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum
Nrthwnd Posted December 23, 2008 Posted December 23, 2008 Thanks for your nice Holiday postcard, Mark. And it makes me realize... I DO have a good number of postcards, from trips dating back to the (gasp) mid-70's! New Year's Resolution: to start adding to your wonderful thread. And for you and those close to you, a happy holiday season to you and for the year ahead - especially on that Scandi tour, LOL!
thrillerman1 Posted December 23, 2008 Author Posted December 23, 2008 Merry Christmas Bill! Great seeing you in here...reminds me of how I wish we were back at Aventure Parc sharing that snack tray hah! That was truly an awesome way to spend an afternoon in the Belgian (it was Belgium right?) countryside. YES!!! Please share with us your postcards...would love to see any and all of them. I'm sure you have quite a few gems from the 70's! Wishing you and yours the BEST for the holidays and hope to see you in 2009!
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