The Hurricane debuted circa 1972, based off a ride called Saturn 6 from 1948(!) -amazing design and technology for that era.
90% of the Hurricanes we have in Australia were built here from this early date.
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- Fri Jun 01, 2007 11:37 am
- Forum: Queensland Travelling Fairs/Shows
- Topic: Ekka 2007
- Replies: 139
- Views: 85353
- Thu May 31, 2007 11:16 am
- Forum: Public Forum
- Topic: If you had a spare million
- Replies: 40
- Views: 24650
Nice choices HUSSR, = quality. You'd be hard pressed to get all those for under a mill, but some of the larger HUSS rides are surprisingly well priced due to their +1 trailer portability. (you could do a package deal with Conklins) - Rainbow is an exception though - a bit more complicated than the m...
- Wed May 30, 2007 11:34 am
- Forum: Queensland Travelling Fairs/Shows
- Topic: Ekka 2007
- Replies: 139
- Views: 85353
PNC I think you've probably hit the nail on the head there. Princess, I had not noticed so much, but after you pointed it out, I have to agree with you. I would say there would be noticably fewer rides than Melbourne, and moreso to Royal Easter. (Princess you have been spoilt being a Sydney-sider) t...
- Wed May 30, 2007 12:22 am
- Forum: Queensland Travelling Fairs/Shows
- Topic: Ekka 2007
- Replies: 139
- Views: 85353
- Tue May 29, 2007 9:20 am
- Forum: Public Forum
- Topic: Raupenbahn - ride from Mack
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4130
Berg, here is a website:
http://www.ausfun.com.au/thrill.aspx
I was impressed, a very nice looking unit - typically German (well built with plenty of attention-to-detail) - do you have any idea how old it is? I would be interested to know.
http://www.ausfun.com.au/thrill.aspx
I was impressed, a very nice looking unit - typically German (well built with plenty of attention-to-detail) - do you have any idea how old it is? I would be interested to know.
- Tue May 29, 2007 9:05 am
- Forum: Queensland Travelling Fairs/Shows
- Topic: Ekka 2007
- Replies: 139
- Views: 85353
- Tue May 29, 2007 6:46 am
- Forum: Queensland Travelling Fairs/Shows
- Topic: Ekka 2007
- Replies: 139
- Views: 85353
- Thu May 24, 2007 3:57 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: HUSS Enterprise catches fire; 37 suffer burns [video links]
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11630
If the fire had've happened on an SDC unit, the gondola would not look as good as it did in that burnt out photo (those chrome rails are rust-proof and fireproof by the look of it - at one point they were the only metal objects in Melb Luna Park without rust on them) The occupants for the most part ...
- Wed May 23, 2007 10:05 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: HUSS Enterprise catches fire; 37 suffer burns [video links]
- Replies: 11
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Yes it is quite amazing that most were released from hospital within 48hrs, and no fatalities. From the sudden ferocity of the flames it looks like some sort of accelerant had to have fueled it. Also, if the operator had pushed the emergency stop or the power had cut out due to the fire, it would've...
- Tue May 22, 2007 6:31 pm
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: HUSS Enterprise catches fire; 37 suffer burns [video links]
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11630
HUSS Enterprise catches fire; 37 suffer burns [video links]
Enterprise catches fire; 37 suffer burns (Friday, May 18, 2007) - In Rakvere, Estonia, an Enterprise-type amusement ride somehow caught fire, leaving 37 people with burn and smoke inhalation injuries. The victims, six of whom suffered serious injuries, were rushed to local hospitals where they were...
- Tue May 22, 2007 12:56 pm
- Forum: Travelling/Portable Rides
- Topic: Mega Mix
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6385
Kiwi, there are actually quite a few photos of our Aust unit on Topfun's website, the rides manufacturer, of Italy.
It is purple & pink coloured and shown fully racked:
http://topfun.it/adult-rides-spin-ball.asp#
It is purple & pink coloured and shown fully racked:
http://topfun.it/adult-rides-spin-ball.asp#
- Mon May 21, 2007 8:18 pm
- Forum: Travelling/Portable Rides
- Topic: tech question about ZIPPER
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3281
The change from hydraulically driven motors (that we see in Australia) to electric motors happened around circa 1980 by Harold Chance. At a guess I would say the electric motors are much easier to maintain, and probably cheaper to manufacture than the more complicated hydraulic set-up with extra ste...
- Mon May 21, 2007 8:10 pm
- Forum: Travelling/Portable Rides
- Topic: another ZIPPER question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3021
Wiring etc. would be pretty minimal as far as spending $ on conversion to Aus voltage - something like the Zipper is actually pretty universal and widely accepted by Australian standards to those in the US - the problem would be the operating life of the many moving components, bearings etc. which w...
- Tue May 08, 2007 2:46 pm
- Forum: South Australia Travelling Fairs/Shows
- Topic: Adelaide Showground's Mouse To Go
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13110
- Tue May 08, 2007 2:41 pm
- Forum: Travelling/Portable Rides
- Topic: Mega Mix
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6385
- Tue May 08, 2007 2:40 pm
- Forum: South Australia Travelling Fairs/Shows
- Topic: Adelaide Show 2007
- Replies: 66
- Views: 35669
- Sun May 06, 2007 1:19 am
- Forum: South Australia Travelling Fairs/Shows
- Topic: Adelaide Showground's Mouse To Go
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13110
Mangels Whip definately (never got to ride one) How about the traditional Tumble Bug? [Mangels / Traver] (we had at least 1 at Sydney's Luna Park and probably a lot of others back in the day in the parks we had) A Swingin' Gym would be good, were there ever any in Aus? More modern but now forgotten ...
- Sat May 05, 2007 8:23 pm
- Forum: South Australia Travelling Fairs/Shows
- Topic: Adelaide Showground's Mouse To Go
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13110
- Thu May 03, 2007 6:27 pm
- Forum: South Australia Travelling Fairs/Shows
- Topic: Adelaide Showground's Mouse To Go
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13110
It is dissappointing that it will no longer be on the grounds - it is a unique position to be on top of a building and adds to the excitement of the ride. I know American coaster enthusiasts are in envy of our original wooden mad mice - all guaranteed to give a more traditional ride than any steel e...
- Thu May 03, 2007 11:14 am
- Forum: New South Wales Travelling Fairs/Shows
- Topic: Hawkesbury Show 2007
- Replies: 24
- Views: 18279
Australian road regulations for maximum loads make it unable to carry the main arms alongside the base, unlike Europe. (I believe the same restrictions apply in the USA, giving reason to the limited number of HUSS 2+ trailer rides operating at carnivals now-days) 1 for the base / hub 1 for the arms ...
- Wed May 02, 2007 11:43 am
- Forum: New South Wales Travelling Fairs/Shows
- Topic: Hawkesbury Show 2007
- Replies: 24
- Views: 18279
- Tue May 01, 2007 8:26 pm
- Forum: New South Wales Travelling Fairs/Shows
- Topic: Hawkesbury Show 2007
- Replies: 24
- Views: 18279
Yes there was definately music playing on Rainbow when we rode it, I can't recall what sort, I was too busy enjoying the view and airtime to give it much attention. Was it just me, or did anyone else notice the extra breeze being generated every time the gondola swooped down? I was quite happy to st...
- Mon Apr 30, 2007 7:36 pm
- Forum: New South Wales Travelling Fairs/Shows
- Topic: Hawkesbury Show 2007
- Replies: 24
- Views: 18279
- Sun Apr 29, 2007 1:24 pm
- Forum: New South Wales Travelling Fairs/Shows
- Topic: Hawkesbury Show 2007
- Replies: 24
- Views: 18279
- Fri Apr 20, 2007 2:12 pm
- Forum: New South Wales Travelling Fairs/Shows
- Topic: My hopes and predictions for RES 2007
- Replies: 118
- Views: 84937
Cheers Ben, I think you had covered most of the other details so I kept it brief. One thing I didn't mention was that I did not end up riding the new Sky View wheel, though I did take lots of photos of it. I did ride Durkin's Skymaster which gave a great view of the grounds, and was sporting nicely ...