Photo TR: Construction Pictures of Fun Fair Aachen(Germany)

[egffreak]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Olsor]

Sweet trains!

[thrillrider]

Nice pictures.

 

Is that the laser coaster from dorney park?

 

I also love some of the ride names like grass, and beach party...lol.

[Hercules]

^ Yes. That is Laser. It is now known as Teststrecke.

[thrillrider]

Thank's.

 

Why is it that the traveling rides in germany, always look brand new and have tons of scenery, while the traveling rides in america look like they are ready to fall apart and have very little theming and scenery?

[Sidra]

Germany is awesome, I miss living there. Thanks for the report, hardly ever get to see the 'putting it together' phase of the traveling festivals.

[Tezee]

Thank's.

 

Why is it that the traveling rides in germany, always look brand new and have tons of scenery, while the traveling rides in america look like they are ready to fall apart and have very little theming and scenery?

 

For example Teststrecke and Devil Rock is like brand new because last year they have it renovated.

Un Germany you have to apply yourself for a place on a fair.

 

For example they had 10 places for flatrides. But they have 20 applications. Then they seek out the best.

[egffreak]

Here some pictures of the opening:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Columbia]

Thank's.

 

Why is it that the traveling rides in germany, always look brand new and have tons of scenery, while the traveling rides in america look like they are ready to fall apart and have very little theming and scenery?

 

RCS out here on the Left Coast is about as close to this as America can get. It's no German Fair, but it is clean, modern and has many "Spectaculars" on the midway.

 

What gets me is that all of these attractions are PORTABLE...from the Laser to that GIANT Ferris Wheel. Not enough train lines in the USA to transport that stuff everywhere!

[davisal771]

I find it absolutely amazing that these rides are taken apart and put back together so many times, and so quickly. It just seems mind-boggling to me.

[Rider117]

Where is Testtrecke gonna be the rest of the year?

[Tezee]

Where is Testtrecke gonna be the rest of the year?

On other Fairs in germany. And there are many fairs.

 

2010 tour (not complete)

 

- Karlsruher Messe

- Aschaffenburg

- Tilburg (Netherlands)

- Düren Annakirmes

- Aachen Öcher Sommerbend

- Bonn Pützchens Markt

 

But in winter there aren´t big fairs in germany. From november to march is a break. There is the coaster in a depot.

I hope you understand me.

[C.Diesel]

Outrageous that they manage to make money on a coaster like that with setup and teardown costs. That is really cool.

[flyingbob]

Thank's.

 

Why is it that the traveling rides in germany, always look brand new and have tons of scenery, while the traveling rides in america look like they are ready to fall apart and have very little theming and scenery?

 

RCS out here on the Left Coast is about as close to this as America can get. It's no German Fair, but it is clean, modern and has many "Spectaculars" on the midway.

 

What gets me is that all of these attractions are PORTABLE...from the Laser to that GIANT Ferris Wheel. Not enough train lines in the USA to transport that stuff everywhere!

 

 

The German Showman and the American Showman differ in many ways. In America, we have amusement companies. Which typically carry anywhere between 20 to 70 rides, plus games, food, shows. Depending on the show. Most American fairs hire the amusement company(s) to provide the midway. In Germany, Showman are independent. Every ride has a different owner. However some owners do own a couple but that's usually it. The German Showman only have to focus on one maybe two rides. All the money made goes to the maintenance, operation, payroll, etc to keep these rides running and looking good. For the American Showman, you're taking care of an entire show. Rides, Games, Food, etc. For an American Carnival to own big pieces like these, is almost impossible when you consider all the costs involved. Some outfits do carry big pieces, but most of them don't. We also have Independent Showmen who carry big rides too. Space Roller, Magnum, Techno Power are independently owned.

 

RCS is a great show, I get to see them a lot. Some of their pieces are independently owned. Tango, Evolution, Mega Drop and few others are owned by Bishop Amusements who travels with RCS.

 

Actually most of the German rides transport by truck. The weight rules are much different there than here in the States. Almost every ride in those photos are too heavy for the American Highway.

 

Great photos. I truly miss Germany. I've been there a couple times during the fair season. Lots of fun. I highly recommend everyone to go there at least once. Sorry to get off topic a bit.