Various forms of amusement rides described on basis of author's observations and published data. July 16 n 5138 p 93-5: Growth and organization of fairground business in Great Britain. July 23 n 5139 p 110-2, July 30 n 5140 p 146-8: Evolution of roundabout with particular reference to development of satisfactory galloping action for wooden horses. Aug 6 n 5141 p 182-5: Rides in which revolving structure, or train of vehicles, ran on wheels on two circular rails, either flat or undulating; scenic railways. Aug 13 n 5142 p 218-21: Developments of simple swing, "Big Wheel", roundabouts with tilting axles or depending on effect of centrifugal force, devices based on action of common crank, and passenger steered "driving" machines. Aug 20 n 5143 p 250-3: Circular riding machine having revolving sections located to center of rotation by radial arms, but whose weight is borne wholly or partially by wheels at periphery running on circular tram. Aug 27 n 5144 p 282-4: Ingenious portable rides not falling within any of main classes. Sept 3 n 5145 p 314-6: Road vehicles and prime movers used by traveling showmen for movement from fair to fair of amusement devices; showmen's generating equipment and mechanical organs also described.


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    Title :

    Some notes on development of fairground machinery


    Additional title:

    Engineer


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Engineer ; 198 , n 5138-5145


    Publication date :

    1954


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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