new rides

Lee · Post by **Lee** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 4:41 pm

I have just heard that there is a new Ghost Train coming to Australia, a european model, , anyone heard about this, or what special effects this might have, really keen to know what this ghost train does to compete with what is already here.

princess · Post by **princess** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 4:45 pm

I would be keen to know as well, seeing as I have never been a great fan, it would be great to hear what special effects this has.

benclare · Post by **benclare** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 4:50 pm

Surely it would have to be something special as there is a glut of ghost trains I reckon. Despite that, they are always popular carnival attractions so it's understandable why someone would want to bring another one in. I reckon there should be a water one that plunges into a pool inside a dark room where no one can see the drop.

CoinKing · Post by **CoinKing** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 4:50 pm

i would love to see some of australias ride repainted with newer themes. If you want to keep the public you have to keep them interested , paint jobs of recent themes , music that they like , playing dance music from 1995 doesnt help anyone. come on

Lee · Post by **Lee** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 4:58 pm

I have been told it is like rollerghoster.

CoinKing · Post by **CoinKing** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 5:37 pm

wow could this be the an australian first a rollerghoster

benclare · Post by **benclare** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 3:40 pm

We've had a Roller Ghoster for several years now; I've never ridden it though.

Top Gunner14 · Post by **Top Gunner14** » Sat Nov 24, 2007 3:54 pm

About this ghost train. Its called halloween. Bought by paviers, made by ARM and is triple storey. And believe it or not, it racks onto 1 trailer

princess · Post by **princess** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 8:45 am

So does it do anything special, or is it just riding through rooms with the lights out.

Top Gunner14 · Post by **Top Gunner14** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 2:09 pm

Dont know. Ill talk to brod or brenton again. Its made by ARM who make top gun and ali babas and that suprised me that they made it. Ill get the info soon

benclare · Post by **benclare** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 4:52 pm

I can't believe Pavier's sold their excellent Scorpion ride so they could buy a new ghost train!

Still, the new attraction is sure to make a lot of money for them, especially if it's so portible with one trailer.

Lee · Post by **Lee** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 9:42 am

Durkins are bringing in new ride very shortly, it is a chair - o - plane ride that telescopes high into the air, whats your info matterhorn.

CoinKing · Post by **CoinKing** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 10:18 am

zamperla Vertical Swing ?

Lee · Post by **Lee** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 11:02 am

I was not given any other information, matterhorn might have some

HUSSRAINBOW · Post by **HUSSRAINBOW** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 12:41 pm

it could be like that new euro attraction, its a huge tower, with seating on it... heres the pic...

would be cool to have!

Lee · Post by **Lee** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 2:59 pm

yea that could be it it is supposed to go really high in the air i could not work out how this would happen, but now i see the picture, i can see how.

Top Gunner14 · Post by **Top Gunner14** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 4:20 pm

This looks great. Mite b the new technical park one. These dont require a crane to set up. I think the tower is conected in the middle and goes up like the mega drop. Sounds good. Could c this at sydney in the carnival near acer arena

PNC · Post by **PNC** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 4:33 pm

the zamperla one also sets up with no crane and is all loaded on one trailer

Hurricane · Post by **Hurricane** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 11:05 pm

All I can say is HELL NO! There is no way in the world you will get me on one of those! I don't think I like the idea of being suspended that high in the air with just a chain...

princess · Post by **princess** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 7:26 am

Hurricane, you can ride No Limit, but you wont go on this one!

Hurricane · Post by **Hurricane** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 1:08 pm

I don't do Ferris Wheels (well... they aren't that bad anymore) but, Swinging 35 meters in the air, with just a chain doesn't seem like my cuppa tea!

Princess, if it comes to EKKA or I go to Sydney show, and it's there, i'll ride it, but YOU have to come on it with me

benclare · Post by **benclare** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 2:11 pm

Durkin's new purchase sounds great and it's sure to be a winner for them. I love rides that go high in the sky and I'm sure this one will be one of my faves. Is it like a Waveswinger, ski lift or does it do something like No Limit?

princess · Post by **princess** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 3:03 pm

I am trying to confirm this at the moment, ok Hurricane I think I can do this one.

Post by **Zamperla** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 5:18 pm

Ben it is like a Waveswinger (except it does not undulate in and out) - the main chairswing hub rises up a tower of a similar height to Mega Drop, then slowly descends back to the ground, all while spinning the riders like a chairswing. Zierer was the first to come up with this design - no surprises it has been cloned by the Italian manufacturers, who no doubt offer smaller more portable versions more suited to the Australian showmen.

Matt Diabolism · Post by **Matt Diabolism** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 6:07 pm

Ive seen some videos of Star Flyer (not sure if its one of the originals or the Italian ripp-offs),and it looks amazing.I have to admit to some trepidation about riding it though.