The 'new' Pleasureland Ghost Train
opened in 1998 in the former 'Journey Into Space' building. It
featured spinning cars, and reused many of the effects from
Pleasureland's original Ghost Train, which closed in 1997. (Photograph:
Nick Laister).
The abandoned
ride at Pleasureland in May 2007. The track has been removed for use
in the Dreamland Heritage Amusement Park (Photograph: Nick Laister).
The Dreamland Trust surveying the
condition of the track in May 2007.
(Photograph: Nick Laister).
Inside the ride in May 2007. The cars,
previously used on the Journey into Space ride, have been rescued
and are now in storage.
(Photograph: Nick Laister).
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History: Built in 1978 and formerly the Journey
into Space ride, it was converted into a Ghost Train
following the closure of the Pleasureland's original
Ghost Train in
1997. The ride has unique spinning cars.
Dimensions: Ride
system only – size of building required is therefore
flexible.
Importance: Several
ghost trains have operated at Dreamland over the
years, and the ride system from this ride can be
used to recreate the attraction.
Latest: Now in
storage for use in the Heritage Park. If another
Ghost Train is acquired for the project, this ride
system could be used to recreate an alternative ride
as most of Britain's major amusement parks featured
more than one dark ride. Possible future use could
be a 'Journey into Space' ride, reverting back to
its original use at Pleasureland, and making
appropriate use of its spinning cars.
If you have any further
information on the history of this ride, please
email
nick@savedreamland.co.uk. |
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