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Ghost train

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Amusement ride

Found in 74 Collections and/or Records:

American Ghost Train Blueprint, 1931

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

Portable cradle constructions Pretzel for American ghost train, showing cradle cross sections and cradle joints.

Dates: 1931
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Ride Designs and Mechanisms

Arrangement of No.4 Ghost Train Track Blueprint, 2 February 1932

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

Blueprint showing the arrangement of the ghost train track for Belle Vue by Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd. scale 3/8". Drawing X481.

Dates: 2 February 1932
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Ride Designs and Mechanisms

Blueprints for Fairground Ride Designs and Mechanisms, 1895 - 1946

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178M15.28
Scope and Contents Blueprints of fairground ride designs and mechanisms including; Revolving Speedway lifting stairway, front view of Swish, Castle electric scooter steering, John Jennings devizes, No.6 Ghost Train track, Murphy track carriage, bumper springs, wheels and support rollers for Yo-Yo, Weymouth alteration to Ghost Train, arrangement of No.4 Ghost Train track for Belle Vue, Proposed positive drive for boats and suggested boat unit by Testi & Comp., engineers, Mablethorpe Ghost Train track...
Dates: 1895 - 1946
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans

Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms, c1911 - 1939

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178M15.32
Scope and Contents

Blueprints for ride structures and platforms, including the Whirlwind Racer, the Rocket and Revolving Speedway and cars, Gorleston Ghost Train, No.1 Swoop and Noah’s Ark.

Dates: c1911 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans

Blueprints of Plans and Elevation Drawings for Various Fairground Rides, c1875 - 1939

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178M15.34
Scope and Contents Plans and elevation drawings for various fairground rides, including No.2 car track, Whirlwind racer, Switchback frames for J. Whiting, Weymouth Ghost Train, No.1 and No.2 Swoops, No.1, No.2, No.3, No.11, No.16 (alterations), No.33 (extension), No.47, No.52, No.54 and No.64 Arks, No.30 Noah’s Ark, No.31 Ark extension and No.4 alterations to the front for Frank Codona, cut out of motorcycle, Yo-Yo, No.8 Ghost Train, survey of ground for the Ghost Train Westover Amusement Park Bournemouth and...
Dates: c1875 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans

Blueprints of Plans and Elevation Drawings for Various Fairground Rides, c1880 - 1939

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178M15.35
Scope and Contents Plans and elevation drawings for various fairground rides, including No.64 Ark, No.52, No.54 Dodgems, No.1 Water Dodgem, Whirlwind racer design and electrical diagram, Yo-Yo centre drum, Swings, Joy Wheel, track for Gymnastic railway for East Coast Amusements, Ghost Train, Scenic No.1, commercial development on Burton-upon-Trent, Wall of Death, No.3 Monorail, No.8 Ghost train, Auto Skooter for Blackpool Olympia, Anderton and Rowland’s Dodgem’s carrier, No.45 Ark pay box, Codona’s Noah’s Ark...
Dates: c1880 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans

Blueprints of Plans and Elevations for Various Fairground Rides and Details, c1915 - 1949

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178M15.33
Scope and Contents Plans and elevations for various fairground rides including No.24 Monorail, arrangement of swing boats, plan for Burton bridge widening, Collins Battersea cars, Wall of Death, Rocket Speedway, Coaster plan for John Collins in Yarmouth, No.7, No.8 and No.1 Ghost Trains, Weymouth and Ramsgate Ghost Trains, Monkey Roundabout, No.8 Dodgem for Yarmouth, plans for Leeds Amusement Park, No.48, No.49, No.57, No.53, No.52, No.68, No.22, No.29, No.35, No.66 and No.14 Dodgems, Codona Dodgem, No.1 Water...
Dates: c1915 - 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans

Charles Taylor Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0069
Scope and Contents

The Charles Taylor collection is a fine example of Taylor’s of Wombwell printers’ posters, which highlight changes in printing techniques, fashion and taste within the popular entertainment industry. Included are examples of posters for pantomimes, fairs and circuses. The collection also contains handbills and other advertising material.

Dates: c1937 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Chris Russell Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0112
Scope and Contents

This collection contains five boxes of original photographic material including negatives and slides, a small amount of fairground journals, newspaper cuttings, correspondence, six audio tapes and a small amount of posters and handbills all related to the fairground and steam rally events.

Dates: 1971 - 2013
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Collector for Ghost Train Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

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

Details of collector for ghost train by Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd. Drawing Y203.

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

Design Drawings for Ride and Show Fronts, c1880 - 1939

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178V10.54
Scope and Contents

Drawings for ride fronts, shows and carts, including Chamberlain’s show front carved by W.E. Hilton, Bostock’s show front, chalk rubbing for window design, centre pay box for organs, Ghost trains, Corrigan’s front entrance, Smart and Elson sign, Frank Codona’s Speedway, Egyptian Helter Skelter design and Parry’s Famous Shows front.

Dates: c1880 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork

Drawing of Ghost Train Paybox, c1900 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.13
Scope and Contents

Desing of ghost train paybox showing a ghost, a demon and the front of a train locomotive as well as the side of the wheels. Pencil on paper.

Dates: c1900 - 1929
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork

Extension to Ghost Train Track Blueprint, 29 April 1932

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

Extension to No.13 track for Belle Vue ghost train, scale 3/8" by Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner. Drawing X469a.

Dates: 29 April 1932
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Fairground Ride Layout Plans and Blueprints

Fairground Ride Layout Plans and Blueprints, c1921 - 1939

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178M15.29
Scope and Contents

Layout sketches and blueprints for Ghost Train tracks and details drawings, as well as blueprints of sections of cradles, including design for Belle Vue, Brixton, Bournemouth, Weymouth and Hastings.

Dates: c1921 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans

Floor for Ghost Train Blueprint, 24 June 1931

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

Purpose wood floor for ghost train, Bournemouth track by Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd, scale 1/4". Darwing Y216.

Dates: 24 June 1931
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Ride Designs and Mechanisms

Floor for Ghost Train Blueprint, 24 June 1931

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

Purpose wood floor for ghost train, Bournemouth track by Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd, scale 1/4". Darwing Y216.

Dates: 24 June 1931
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Fairground Ride Layout Plans and Blueprints

Ghost Train Car Drawing, c1930 - 1939

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

Drawing of ghost train engine car.

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

Ghost Train Car Drawings, c1930 - 1939

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

Side elevation and plan of special ghost train cars, Sheffield.

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

Ghost Train Design Drawing, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.54(ix)
Scope and Contents

Design of frontage of ghost train, depicting a comical scene with ghost scaring passengers from the paybox, scale 3/4".

Dates: c1930 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Design Drawings for Ride and Show Fronts

Ghost Train Design Drawing, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.54(x)
Scope and Contents

Design of frontage of ghost train, depicting a skull wearing a head covered flanked by two trains.

Dates: c1930 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Design Drawings for Ride and Show Fronts

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