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Ghost train

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Amusement ride

Found in 74 Collections and/or Records:

No.8 Ghost Train Track Plan, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.35(xxxi)

No.9 Ghost Train Track Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

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

Blueprint showing arrangement on No.9 No.10 and No.11 ghost trains tracks for Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd. scale 1/2" . Drawing X411.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

No.13 Ghost Train Blueprint, 3 December 1931

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

Arrangement of No.13 ghost train track for Belle Vue by Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd, scale 3/8". Drawing X469.

Dates: 3 December 1931

No.14 Ghost Train Blueprint, 2 February 1932

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

Arrangement of No.14 ghost train track for Averdeen (Belle Vue crossed out) by Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd, scale 3/8". Drawing X481.

Dates: 2 February 1932

Oaks Park Fun Fair Poster, 21 - 30 August c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.961
Scope and Contents

Sheffield. Ling. Waltzer, dodgem, Noah’s Ark, Divebomber, Big Wheel, Octopus, Ghost Train . Red and blue type on yellow background.

Dates: 21 - 30 August c1975

Orton and Spooner Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0070
Scope and Contents

This collection contains a large selection of archives from the Orton and Spooner Company. The collection comprises photographs and cabinet card images showing carved work, structural work and classic painted work, 4 boxes of notes, invoices and clippings, 8 drawers of plans and blueprints, 2 folders of ride specifications and order forms, accounts books and a library of source books showing turn of the century art used by the artists in the company.

Dates: c1870 - 1969

Oversize Fairground Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, c1974 - 1977

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.900-974
Scope and Contents

Fairground posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, mainly for fairgrounds in Yorkshire, some presented by the Showmen's Guild Yorkshire Section.

Dates: c1974 - 1977

Oversize Plans for Fairground Rides, c1920 - 1939

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178M15.36
Scope and Contents

Oversize plans for fairground rides including No.20, No.42, No.45 Noah’s Ark, Codona’s No.3, Slater’s Platform, Rocket Speedway, Ghost Train and No.57 Dodgem.

Dates: c1920 - 1939

Paul Wright Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0170
Scope and Contents

Designs, drawings, research material, a piece of correspondence and some photographs, mainly related to the creative process and conception of the artwork for Chadwick’s Ghost Train as well as Paul Wright's lifetime archive related to his work as a fairground artist.

Dates: c1994 - 1996

Plans, c1916 - 1939

 Series
Reference code: 178M15
Scope and Contents

Blueprints of electric parts for fairground rides supplied by Mather & Platt Ltd and Hackett & Co., Electrical Engineers to Orton and Spooner.

Dates: c1916 - 1939

Posters, c1980 - 1994

 Series
Reference code: 178R41
Scope and Contents

Fairground, circus and steam engine rally posters collected by Chris Russell.

Dates: c1980 - 1994

Posters, c1937 - 1989

 Series
Reference code: 178R11
Scope and Contents

A collection of posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell for music hall and variety, circus, pantomime and fairgrounds.

Dates: c1937 - 1989

Sketch of Ghost Train Design, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.22
Scope and Contents

Design for ghost train ride frontage imitating a railway station with three arches on the front. Pencil on woven paper.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

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