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Amusement rides

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1124 Collections and/or Records:

Water Dodgem Motor Design, 6 October 1931

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.26(ii)
Scope and Contents

Side elevation of water dodgem motor and propeller by Thornewill & Warham Successors Engineers, Burton-on-Trent.

Dates: 6 October 1931
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Rides and Transport

Water Dodgem Motor Design, 6 October 1931

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.26(iii)
Scope and Contents

Side elevation of water dodgem motor and propeller by Thornewill & Warham Successors Engineers, Burton-on-Trent for Orton and Spooner.

Dates: 6 October 1931
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Rides and Transport

Weymouth Ghost Train Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.29(xxxiv)
Scope and Contents

Floor plan of Weymouth ghost train layout by Geo. Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd, Burton on Trent. For details of rail joints and connections see drawing X362.

Dates: c1930 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Fairground Ride Layout Plans and Blueprints

WGH Rides Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0133
Scope and Contents

This collection comprises 27 years of the WGH company’s business history. The collection is split between physical and born digital records and contains project files, financial information, designs, photographs, drawings, plans and some samples of 3D ride models.

Dates: 1989 - 2016
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Wheel Housing Blueprint, 28 February 1946

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.28(liv)
Scope and Contents

Details of vertical housing for ghost train front wheel by Geo. Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd Engineers and Contractors, Crescent Works, Burton on Trent. Drawing Y236.

Dates: 28 February 1946
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Ride Designs and Mechanisms

Whip Whop Cars Blueprint, 26 November 1937

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.25(xviii)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint for arrangement of cars fitted to Whip Whop with 24 person capacity, scale 3/4" to 1 FT, top and side elevations. Contains notes in pencil on reverse.

Dates: 26 November 1937
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints and Elevation Drawings

Whip Whop End Cars Blueprint, 17 August 1938

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.25(xix)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint for Whip Whop end cars 1 1/2 scale showing front and back ends.

Dates: 17 August 1938
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints and Elevation Drawings

Whirldwind Electric Diagram, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.35(xv)
Scope and Contents

Diagram of Whirdwing electric control switches.

Dates: c1930 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Elevation Drawings for Various Fairground Rides

Whirldwind Racer Blueprint, 3 April 1936

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.32(iv)
Scope and Contents

Track section on 16 grade Whirldwind racer. Drawing W4642.

Dates: 3 April 1936
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms

Whirldwind Racer Blueprint, 6 June 1936

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.32(v)
Scope and Contents

Details of track arches, OB No.429/36. Drawing W4676.

Dates: 6 June 1936
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms

Whirldwind Racer Blueprint, 23 September 1936

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.32(vi)
Scope and Contents

Modified incline for Whirldwind Racer, scale 3/8". Drawing W4757.

Dates: 23 September 1936
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms

Whirldwind Racer Blueprint, 1 June 1928

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.32(xii)
Scope and Contents

Centre ring angles by Travers Engineering Co, Beaver Falls.

Dates: 1 June 1928
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms

Whirldwind Racer Blueprint, c1920 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.32(xiv)
Scope and Contents

Car arches and loading shed details by Traver Engineering Co, Beaver Falls.

Dates: c1920 - 1929
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms

Whirldwind Racer Blueprint, c1920 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.32(xv)
Scope and Contents

Pavillion erection diagram for loading station by Traver Engineering Co., Beaver Falls showing front and rear elevations and section through roof.

Dates: c1920 - 1929
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms

Whirldwind Racer Blueprint, 31 May 1928

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.32(xvi)
Scope and Contents

Pavillion details by Traver Engineering Co., Beaver Falls.

Dates: 31 May 1928
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms

Whirldwind Racer Blueprint, 1928

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.32(xvii)
Scope and Contents

Profile and bracing diagram by Traver Engineering Co., Beaver Falls.

Dates: 1928
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms

Whirldwind Racer Blueprint, 23 October 1928

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.32(xviii)
Scope and Contents

General plan and diagram showing cross section in station and typical section through track and ramps by Traver Engineering Co., Beaver Falls. Scale 3/16".

Dates: 23 October 1928
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms

Whirldwind Racer Blueprint, c1928

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.32(xix)
Scope and Contents

Profile and bracing diagram.

Dates: c1928
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms

Whirldwind Racer Blueprint, August 1936

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.32(xxix)
Scope and Contents

Plan for erection by Geo. Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd.

Dates: August 1936
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms

Whirldwind Racer Blueprint, 3 September 1936

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.32(xxxix)
Scope and Contents

Plan of whirldwind racer in Olympia, Grand Hall, for Mr John Collins, scale 1/16". Drawing X1070.

Dates: 3 September 1936
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms

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