Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters
Company type | Private |
---|---|
Industry | Manufacturing |
Founded | January 21, 1904 |
Founder | Henry B. Auchy, Chester Albright |
Headquarters | , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Tom Rebbie (President/CEO) |
Products | Amusement rides, roller coasters |
Owner | Tom Rebbie |
Website | www |
Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters (PTC) is one of the oldest existing roller coaster manufacturing companies in the world. Based in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, it was established in 1904 by Henry B. Auchy and Chester Albright under the name Philadelphia Toboggan Company. The company manufactured carousels, wooden roller coasters, toboggans (roller coaster cars) and later, roller coaster trains.
History
[edit]The Philadelphia Toboggan Company was incorporated on January 20, 1904.[1] It built and designed roller coasters until 1979. Notable designers included Joe McKee, John A. Miller, Herbert Schmeck, Frank Hoover, and John C. Allen. When Allen retired as president in 1976, the company stopped designing roller coasters but continued to work on coaster projects until 1979 when it exited the coaster-construction industry permanently.[2]
The company manufactured carousels known for their elaborate carvings and decorations. It expanded with the acquisition of the inventory of the Dentzel Carousel Company in 1927.[3] Lead carvers included Daniel Carl Muller, Leo Zoller, John Zalar, and Frank Caretta.[4] Examples of the company's carousels (manufactured 1904–1934) exist throughout the United States.[citation needed]
The Philadelphia Toboggan Company built the Rollo Coaster at Idlewild Park in 1938, and the carousel for the same amusement park in 1931. The company manufactured Skee Ball games from 1946 to 1977.[5] In 1926, PTC was granted a trademark on a new name, Philtobco.[citation needed]
Flying Turns
[edit]Developed by J. Norman Bartlett and John Miller, the Flying Turns coasters came to the attention of PTC. Recognizing the ride's potential, PTC signed a licensing agreement with Bartlett and Miller to market the ride in North America—with the exception of the state of California.[6] With the arrival of the Great Depression, PTC built only one in 1931, at Rocky Point Amusement Park. The coaster was engineered by Herbert Schmeck, but experienced problems. The ride opened late in the summer and Schmeck stayed on site for some time before he was able to get the ride operating consistently. The ride was damaged beyond repair by a storm on September 21, 1938.[6]
Schmeck engineered a second Flying Turns for Hershey Park in August 1941. Due to the entry of the United States into World War II, and the resulting rationing of building materials, the roller coaster was never built. It would have been located in the park next to what is now the Wave Swinger, and part of where Comet's lift hill is located.[7] Though Bartlett and Miller went on to build several more Flying Turns-type coasters, PTC never proposed another.[6]
1990s to present
[edit]On November 27, 1991, Tom Rebbie and Bill Dauphinee purchased the Philadelphia Toboggan Company from Sam High (1934–2011), and incorporated a new company, Philadelphia Toboggan Coaster, shortly thereafter.[8] Rebbie was appointed president. In 2007 he bought out Dauphinee to become the sole owner, and changed the company's name to Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc. (PTCI). The company continues to manufacture roller coaster trains, queue gates and fin brakes.[9]
List of roller coasters
[edit]As of 2019, Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters has built 127 roller coasters around the world.[10]
PTC # | Name | Park | Country | Opened | Status | Details | |
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1 | Figure 8 Toboggan | Pine Beach Park | United States | 1904 | Removed (1906 or later) | Figure eight layout. Designed by Henry B. Auchy.[11][12] | |
2 | Toboggan Figure 8 | Vinewood Park | United States | 1904 | Removed | Figure eight layout. Designed by Henry B. Auchy.[13][12] | |
3 | Forest Toboggan | Olentangy Park | United States | 1904 | Removed | Designed by Henry B. Auchy. Possibly relocated from a former zoo in Columbus, Ohio. Later named the "Scenic Coaster" and "Red Devil".[14][12] | |
4 | Figure 8 | White City | United States | 1904 | 1912 | Figure eight layout. Designed by Henry B. Auchy.[15][12] | |
5 | Figure Eight Toboggan | Pabst Park | United States | 1904 | Removed (1910 or later) | Figure eight layout. Designed by Chester E. Albright.[16][12] | |
6 | Toboggan Slide | Elitch Gardens (Original Location) | United States | 1904 | 1925 | [17][12] | |
7 | Figure Eight | Delmar Garden | United States | 1905 | Removed (1908 or later) | Figure eight layout.[18][12] | |
8 | Unknown | Unknown | United States | 1905 | Removed | [12] | |
9 | Figure Eight | Euclid Beach | United States | 1904 | Removed | [19][12] | |
10 | Figure 8 | Idlewood Amusement Park (Richmond, Virginia) | United States | 1906 | 1909 | Designed by Henry B. Auchy.[20][12] | |
11 | Forest Coaster | White City | United States | 1906 | Removed | Reconstructed.[12][21] | |
12 | Unknown | Dreamland | United States | 1907 | 1911 | Designed by Chester E. Albright. Burnt down.[12] | |
13 | Unknown | Willow Grove Park | United States | 1909 | Removed | Reconstructed.[12] | |
14 | Unknown | Delmar Garden | United States | 1910 | Removed | Reconstructed.[12] | |
15 | Unknown | Elitch Gardens
(Original Location) |
United States | 1910 | Removed | Reconstructed.[12] | |
16 / 26 | Jack Rabbit Formerly Forest Scenic Railway |
Point Breeze Park | United States | 1912 | 1923 | Rebuilt and given new serial number in 1918.[22][12] | |
17 | Unknown | Golden City Park | United States | 1915 | Removed | Designed by Joe A. McKee, construction supervisor Joe A. McKee.[12] | |
18 | Unknown | Lake Orion | United States | 1915 | Removed | Designed by Joe A. McKee, construction supervisor C. Mitchow.[12] | |
19 | North Wind Coaster Formerly Jack Rabbit |
Luna Park | United States | 1915 | Removed | Designed by Joe A. McKee, construction supervisor Baker.[12][23] | |
20 | Jack Rabbit | Willough Beach Park | United States | 1915 | 1924 | Designed by Joe A. McKee, construction supervisor Baker.[12][24] | |
21 | Unknown | Revere Beach | United States | 1916 | Removed | Designed by Joe A. McKee, construction supervisor Edward E. Rhoads.[12] | |
22 | Jack Rabbit | Shellpot Park | United States | 1916 | Removed | Designed by Joe A. McKee, construction supervisor Austin McFadden.[12][25] | |
23 / 91 | Wild One Formerly Giant Coaster |
Six Flags America Paragon Park |
United States | 1986 1917-1985 |
Operating | Designed by John A. Miller, construction supervisor William Strickler.[12] Herbert P. Schmeck redesigned much of the ride in 1932 and assigned it a new serial number after it was destroyed by fire. It was relocated to Wild World (today known as Six Flags America) with assistance from the Dinn Corporation in 1986.[26] | |
24 | Forest Ride | Ross Grove / Ross Farms (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) | United States | 1917 | Removed | [12][27] | |
25 | Unknown | Euclid Beach Park | United States | 1917 | Removed | [12] | |
26a | Jack Rabbit | Rocky Springs Park | United States | 1918 | Removed | [28] | |
27 | Forest Ride | Willow Grove Park | United States | 1919 | Removed | [29] | |
28 | Jack Rabbit | Clementon Park | United States | 1919 | Removed | Designed by John A. Miller.[30][12] | |
29 | Deep Dipper | Carlin's Park | United States | 1919 | Removed | Designed by John A. Miller.[31][12] | |
30 | Dips | Buckroe Beach Park | United States | 1920 | Removed | Designed by John A. Miller, construction supervisor Herbert P. Schmeck.[32][12] | |
31 | Deep Dipper | Frederick Road Park | United States | 1920 | Removed | Designed by John A. Miller.[12] Destroyed by fire.[33] | |
32 | Racer Dip | Bay Shore Park | United States | 1920 | Removed | Designed by John A. Miller, construction supervisor Herbert P. Schmeck.[34][12] | |
33 | Mountain Dips Coaster | Rocky Glen | United States | 1920 | Removed | Designed by John A. Miller, construction supervisor Herbert P. Schmeck.[35][12] Dismantled in December 1939. | |
34 | Alpine Dips | Sanatoga Park | United States | 1921 | Removed | At points referred to as Saratoga Park. Designed by John A. Miller, construction supervisor Herbert P. Schmeck.[36][12] | |
35 / 88 | Wildcat Formerly Thriller Formerly Wasco Dips |
Enna Jettick Park / Lakeside Park | United States | 1921 / 1930 | 1941 | Designed by John A. Miller and Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisors Frank F. Hoover and Herbert P. Schmeck.[37][12] Altered in 1930 and given a new serial number. | |
36 | Wildcat | Merrimack Park | United States | 1921 | Removed | Designed by John A. Miller, construction supervisor Herbert P. Schmeck.[38][12] | |
37 | Roller Coaster | Woodlawn Park | United States | 1922 | Removed | Designed by John A. Miller, construction supervisors Herbert P. Schmeck and C.S. Ellis.[39][12] | |
38 | Dips | Schuylkill Park | United States | 1922 | Removed | Designed by John A. Miller, construction supervisors Herbert P. Schmeck and L.J. Mueller.[40][12] | |
39 / 97 | Wildcat
Formerly Joy Ride |
Hersheypark | United States | 1923 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck, construction supervisor Herbert P. Schmeck.[41][12] Renovated in 1935 and renamed Wildcat. Renovation designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank F. Hoover.[12][42] | |
39a | Wildcat | Frederick Road Park | United States | 1923 | Removed | [43] | |
40 | Ski Ride | Broad Ripple Park | United States | 1924 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[44][12] | |
41 / 87 | Thunderhawk Formerly Coaster |
Dorney Park | United States | 1924 / 1930 | Operating | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[45][12] Originally out-and-back design, modified into a figure eight design for 1930 season and given new serial number. | |
42 | Thriller | Euclid Beach | United States | 1924 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[46][12] | |
43 | Big Roller Coaster | Memorial Park | United States | 1924 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck. 66 feet, 2 inches tall.[47][12] | |
44 | Cyclone | Parc Belmont | Canada | 1924 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck, construction supervisor H.F. Allen.[48][12] | |
45 | Island Flyer | Island Park | United States | 1925 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[49][12] | |
46 / 93 | Wildcat | Bertrand Island | United States | 1925 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck, construction supervisor George J. Baker.[50][12] Underwent alterations and assigned new serial number in 1934.[12] | |
47 | Wildcat | Shady Grove Park | United States | 1925 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck, construction supervisors George J. Baker and James L. Martz. 62 feet, 11 inches tall.[51][12] | |
48 | Giant Roller Coaster | Lakeside Park | United States | 1925 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[52][12] | |
49 | Wildcat | Shellpot Park | United States | 1925 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck. 65 feet, 1 inch tall.[53][12] | |
50 | Junior Coaster | Woodlawn Park | United States | 1925 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[54][12] | |
51 | Wildcat | Long Branch Park | United States | 1926 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][55] | |
52 | Sky Rocket | Elitch Gardens | United States | 1926 | 1935 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][56] Later renovated into Wildcat (PTC serial number 98). | |
53 | Wildcat | Coney Island | United States | 1926 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][57] | |
54 | Twister | Coney Island | United States | 1926 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][58] | |
55 | Kids Coaster | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | United States | 1926 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][59] | |
56 | Wildcat | Rocky Point Park | United States | 1926 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][60] | |
57 | Express | Brandywine Picnic Park | United States | 1926 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[61][12] | |
58 | Wild Cat | Seabreeze Amusement Park | United States | 1926 | 1935 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank H. Hoover. Destroyed by fire in 1935.[12][62] | |
59 | Wildcat | Fernbrook Park | United States | 1926 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][63] Dismantled in 1945; its wood was used to build Sterling's "Million Dollar" Coaster at Rocky Glen Park in Moosic, PA in 1946. | |
60 | Coaster | Laurel Park | United States | 1926 | Removed | Designed by Herbert Paul Schmeck. Sold for lumber at end of 1935.[64] | |
60a / 82 | Wildcat | Joyland Park | United States | 1926 / 1929 | 1964 | Conflicting reports on 1926 or 1929 opening and serial number 60a or 82.[12][65] Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank H. Hoover. | |
61 | Wildcat | Lake Compounce | United States | 1927 | Operating | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[66] | |
62 | Twister | Croops Glen | United States | 1927 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[67] | |
63 | Wildcat | Edgewood Park | United States | 1927 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Built for Thomas E. Kerstetter.[68] | |
64 | Wild Cat | Woodside Park | United States | 1927 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[69][12] | |
65 | Tornado | Woodside Park | United States | 1927 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[70][12] | |
67 | Twister | Hocus Pocus Park | United States | 1927 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[71][12] | |
68 | Twister | Lakemont Park | United States | 1927 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[72][12] | |
69 | Wildcat | Belvedere Beach Amusement Park | United States | 1927 | Removed - 1940-1947 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][73] | |
70 | Bear Cat | Sans Souci Park | United States | 1928 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][74] | |
71 | Twister | Warner Park | United States | 1928 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][75] | |
72 | Wildcat | Brady Lake Park | United States | 1928 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[76] | |
73 | Wildcat | Rocky Springs Park | United States | 1928 | 1965 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor James L. Martz.[12] Still standing but not operational from 1966 through early 1990s.[77] | |
74 | Twister | McCullough Lake Park | United States | 1928 | 1936 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor George J. Baker.[12][78] | |
75 | Zip | White City (Shrewsbury, Massachusetts) | United States | 1928 | 1951 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][79] | |
76 | Wildcat | Erie Beach Park | Canada | 1928 | 1930 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[80][12] | |
77 | Baby Dipper | Happyland Park | Canada | 1928 | 1944 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[81][12] | |
78 | Rocket | Ocean View Amusement Park | United States | 1929 | 1978 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Alterations made to ride originally designed by Edward A. Vettel. Dynamited in 1979. | |
79 | Unknown | Olympic Park (Newark, New Jersey) | United States | 1929 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck. Alteration of pre-existing coaster.[12] | |
80 | Wildcat | Pine Island Park | United States | 1929 | 1961 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor William Marquet.[82][12] | |
81 | Mountain Flyer | Mountain Park | United States | 1929 | 1987 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][83] | |
83 | Wildcat | Idora Park | United States | 1930 | 1984 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Harry C. Baker.[12][84] Heavily damaged by fire on April 26, 1984. Remnants remained standing until July 26, 2001.[84] | |
84 | Cyclone | Palace Playland | United States | 1930 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor James L. Martz.[12] Conflicting reports on its closure and if it was destroyed by fire.[85] | |
85 | Wildcat | Lakeside Park | United States | 1930 | 1964 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisors Frank F. Hoover and James L. Martz.[12][86] | |
86 / 92 | Yankee Cannonball Formerly Greyhound Formerly Roller Coaster |
Canobie Lake Park Lakewood Park |
United States | 1936 1930 to 1935 |
Operating | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank F. Hoover. Relocated to current park and assigned new serial number after 1935 season.[87][12][88] | |
89 | Unknown | Mid City Park (Albany, New York) | United States | 1931 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] | |
90 | Flying Turns | Rocky Point Park | United States | 1931 | 1938 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck and John Norman Bartlett; built by John Norman Bartlett; construction supervisor Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][89] | |
Unknown | Blue Flyer Formerly Zipper Dipper |
Blackpool Pleasure Beach | United Kingdom | 1934 | Operating | Believed to have been built by Charlie Paige and possibly with Harry Traver's assistance.[90] Serial number unknown. | |
94 | Teddy Bear | Coney Island | United States | 1935 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][91] | |
95 | Teddy Bear | Kennywood | United States | 1935 | 1947 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Andy Vettel.[12][92] | |
96 | Whirlwind | Ocean Pier | United States | 1935 | 1943 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][93] Destroyed by fire.[12] | |
98 / 99 | Wildcat | Elitch Gardens | United States | 1936 | 1994 | Renovation of park's former Sky Rocket coaster (PTC serial number 52).[94] Discrepancy on whether serial number 98 or 99. Renovation designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Rremained standing but not operational from 1994 through 1999. | |
98 / 99 | Teddy Bear | Elitch Gardens | United States | 1936 | Removed | Discrepancy on whether serial number 98 or 99.[95] Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck. | |
100 | Shooting Star Formerly Clipper |
Coney Island | United States | 1937 | 1971 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Opened as Clipper before being heavily renovated and renamed Shooting Star in 1947.[96] | |
101 | Rollo Coaster | Idlewild and Soak Zone | United States | 1938 | Operating | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][97] | |
102 | Alps | Willow Grove Park | United States | 1939 | 1975 | Ride originally built in 1905 by LaMarcus A. Thompson and John Miller. Altered in 1939 by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] | |
103 | Roller Coaster | Bayside Park | United States | 1942 | 1958 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][98] | |
104 | Comet | Pleasure Pier | United States | 1942 | 1958 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Closed after hurricane damage.[99] | |
105 | Comet | Forest Park Highlands Amusement Park | United States | 1941 | 1963 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Damaged by fire and removed three years later.[100] | |
106 | Wildcat | Salisbury Beach (Salisbury, Massachusetts) | United States | 1941 | 1975 | Alterations to Comet roller coaster that originally opened in 1922. Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[101][12] | |
107 | Big Dipper | Geauga Lake | United States | 1945 | 2007 | Alterations to Sky Rocket. Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank F. Hoover.[12][102] | |
108 | Cyclone | Palisades Amusement Park | United States | 1945 | 1971 | Alterations to Skyrocket roller coaster that originally opened in 1926. Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Joe A. McKee.[12][103] | |
109 | Comet | Hersheypark | United States | 1946 | Operating | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank F. Hoover.[12] Remodeled in 1978.[104] | |
110 | Comet | Meyer's Lake Park | United States | 1947 | 1974 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor William Marquet.[12][105] | |
111 | Phoenix Formerly Rocket |
Knoebels Amusement Park & Resort Playland Park |
United States | 1985 1948 to 1980 |
Operating | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][106][107] | |
112 | Comet | Great Escape Crystal Beach Park |
United States | 1994 1948 to 1989 |
Operating | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][108] Relocation performed by Martin & Vleminckx.[109] | |
113 | Nightmare Formerly Roller Coaster |
Joyland | United States | 1949 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank F. Hoover.[12][110] | |
114 | Little Dipper | Hoppyland | United States | 1949 | Removed | Junior coaster for John Lorman of Venice, California. Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Rudy Illions.[12][111] | |
115 | Little Dipper | Six Flags Great America Kiddieland |
United States | 2010 1950 to 2009 |
Operating | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank F. Hoover.[12][112][113] | |
116 | Comet | Ghost Town on the River | United States | 1951 | 1976 | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Standing but not operating in 1970 and 1971[114] | |
117 | Comet | Waldameer | United States | 1951 | Operating | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor James L. Martz.[12][115] | |
118 | Jet Star Formerly Rocket Formerly Jet Formerly Jack Rabbit |
Olympic Park | United States | 1951 | 1965 | Originally built in 1925;[116] alterations by Herbert P. Schmeck and John A. Miller.[12][116] | |
119 | Montaña Rusa | Isla del Coco | Cuba | 1951 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck; construction supervisor Frank F. Hoover.[12][117] | |
120 | Meteor Formerly Little Dipper |
Little Amerricka
Hillcrest Park |
United States | 2006 1967 to 2003 1953 to 1966 |
Operating | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12] Relocated to Hillcrest Park in Lemont, Illinois by 1967, then to Little Amerricka for the 2007 season.[118][119][120] | |
121 | Roller Coaster | Funland | United States | 1954 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[121][12] | |
122 | Junior Coaster | Lincoln Beach | United States | 1955 | Removed | Designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.[12][122] | |
122a | Little Dipper | Belmont Park | United States | 1955 | Removed | Designed by Mitchell.[12][123] | |
123 | Flyer | Hunt's Pier | United States | 1957 | 1988 | Designed by John C. Allen; construction supervisor James L. Martz.[124] | |
124 | Valley Volcano | Angela Park | United States | 1956 | Removed | [125] | |
Sea Dragon Formerly Jet Flyer |
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium | United States | 1956 | Operating | [126] | ||
Comet Formerly Mighty Lightnin Formerly Ghost Town Jet |
Rocky Glen | United States | 1959 | Removed | [127] | ||
Tornado | Wedgewood Village | United States | 1961 | Removed | [128] | ||
Blue Streak | Cedar Point | United States | 1964 | Operating | [129] | ||
Mr. Twister | Elitch Gardens | United States | 1964 | Removed | [130] | ||
Jetstream | Riverview Park | United States | 1964 | Removed | [131] | ||
Skyliner | Fair Park | United States | 1965 | Removed | [132] | ||
Swamp Fox | Family Kingdom Amusement Park | United States | 1966 | Operating | [133] | ||
Cannon Ball | Lake Winnepesaukah | United States | 1967 | Operating | [134] | ||
Zingo | Bell's Amusement Park | United States | 1968 | Removed | [135] | ||
Tornado | Petticoat Junction | United States | 1970 | Removed | [136] | ||
Racer | Kings Island | United States | 1972 | Operating | [137] | ||
Woodstock Express Formerly Fairly Odd Coaster Formerly Beastie Formerly Scooby Doo |
Kings Island | United States | 1972 | Operating | [138] | ||
Great American Scream Machine | Six Flags Over Georgia | United States | 1973 | Operating | [139] | ||
Comet | Funway Amusement Park | United States | 1973 | Removed | [140] | ||
Woodstock Express Formerly Ghoster Coaster Formerly Scooby-Doo's Ghoster Coaster FormerlyScooby Doo |
Kings Dominion | United States | 1974 | Operating | [141] | ||
Woodstock Express Formerly Fairly Odd Coaster Formerly Scooby Doo's Ghoster Coaster Formerly Scooby Doo |
Carowinds | United States | 1975 | Operating | [142] | ||
Racer 75 Formerly Rebel Yell |
Kings Dominion | United States | 1975 | Operating | [143] | ||
Screamin' Eagle | Six Flags St. Louis | United States | 1976 | Operating | [144] | ||
Thunder Road | Carowinds | United States | 1976 | Removed | [145] | ||
Skyliner | Lakemont Park Roseland Park |
United States | 1987 1960 to 1985 |
Closed | [146] [147] | ||
Starliner | Cypress Gardens Miracle Strip Amusement Park |
United States | 2007 1963 to 2004 |
Removed | [148] [149] | ||
Black Diamond Formerly Golden Nugget |
Knoebels Amusement Park & Resort Dinosaur Beach |
United States | 2011 1960 to 1998 |
Operating | [150] [151] |
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Shooting Star | Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe Lakeside Park |
United States | Unknown 1968 to 1986 |
Removed | [152] [153] |
Carousels
[edit]Most PTC carousels were numbered, so they are easily identified. Most have been moved from their original opening locations. PTC carousels that are still operating or in restoration:
Funhouse items
[edit]Beginning before World War II, PTC was involved with the booming dark ride and funhouse business. It spawned the company Funni-Frite Industries of Lancaster, Columbus, and (later) Pickerington, Ohio, which ceased manufacturing operations in 2000.[164]
- Laffing Sal - automated funhouse character/amusement device
See also
[edit]- Philadelphia Toboggan Company Carousel Number 15, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.[165]
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- ^ Marden, Duane. "Jack Rabbit (Rocky Springs Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Forest Ride (Six Gun Territory)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Jack Rabbit (Clementon Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Deep Dipper (Carlin's Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Dips (Buckroe Beach Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Deep Dipper (Frederick Road Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Racer Dip (Bay Shore Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Giant Coaster (Rocky Glen)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Alpine Dips (Sanatoga Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Enna Jettick Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Merrimack Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Roller Coaster (Woodlawn Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Dips (Schuylkill Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Hersheypark)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Michelson, Harry (2018-06-16). "The Wild Cat | 1923-1945". The Amusement Parkives. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Frederick Road Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Ski Ride (Broad Ripple Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Thunderhawk (Dorney Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Thriller (Euclid Beach)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Big Roller Coaster (Memorial Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Cyclone (Parc Belmont)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Island Flyer (Island Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Bertrand Island)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Shady Grove Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Giant Roller Coaster (Lakeside Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Shellpot Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Junior Coaster (Woodlawn Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Long Branch Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Sky Rocket (Elitch Gardens)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Coney Island)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Twister (Coney Island)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Kids Coaster (Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Rocky Point Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Express (Brandywine Picnic Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Wild Cat (Seabreeze Amusement Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Fernbrook Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Coaster (Laurel Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Joyland Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Lake Compounce)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Twister (Croops Glen)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Edgewood Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Wild Cat (Woodside Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Tornado (Woodside Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Twister (Hocus Pocus Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Twister (Lakemont Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Belvedere Beach Amusement Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Bear Cat (Sans Souci Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Twister (Warner Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Brady Lake Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Rocky Springs Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Twister (McCullough Lake Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Zip (White City)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Erie Beach Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Baby Dipper (Happtland Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Pine Island Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Mountain Flyer (Mountain Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ a b Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Idora Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Cyclone (Palace Playland)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Lakeside Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Yankee Cannonball (Canobie Lake Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Roller Coaster (Lakewood Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ "Flying Turns - Rocky Point Park (Warwick, Rhode Island, United States)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Blue Flyer (Blackpool Pleasure Beach)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Teddy Bear (Coney Island)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Teddy Bear (Kennywood)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Whirlwind (Dinosaur Beach)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Wildcat (Elitch Gardens)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Teddy Bear (Elitch Gardens)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Shooting Star (Coney Island)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Rollo Coaster (Idlewild Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Roller Coaster (Bayside Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Comet (Pleasure Pier)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Comet (Forest Park Highlands Amusement Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ "Wildcat - Pirate's Fun Park (Salisbury, Massachusetts, United States)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 2020-12-13.
- ^ "Big Dipper - Geauga Lake & Wildwater Kingdom (Aurora, Ohio, United States)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 2020-12-13.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Cyclone (Palisades Amusement Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Comet (Herseypark)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Comet (Meyer's Lake Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Phoenix (Knoebels Amusement Park & Resort)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Rocket (Playland Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Comet (Crystal Beach)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Comet (Great Escape)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Nightmare (Joyland)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Little Dipper (Hoppyland)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Little Dipper (Six Flags Great America)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Little Dipper (Kiddieland)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Comet (Ghost Town on the River)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Comet (Waldameer)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ a b Marden, Duane. "Jet Star (Olympic Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Montaña Rusa (Isla del Coco)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Meteor (Little Amerricka)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Little Dipper (Hillcrest Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Little Dipper (Kiddytown)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Roller Coaster (Funland)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Junior Coaster (Lincoln Beach)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Little Dipper (Belmont Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Flyer (Dinosaur Beach)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Valley Volcano (Angela Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Sea Dragon (Columbus Zoo and Aquarium)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Comet (Rocky Glen)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Tornado (Wedgewood Village)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Blue Streak (Cedar Point)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Mr. Twister (Elitch Gardens)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Jetstream (Riverview Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Skyliner (Fair Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Swamp Fox (Family Kingdom Amusement Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Cannon Ball (Lake Winnepesaukah)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Zingo (Bell's Amusement Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Tornado (Petticoat Junction)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Racer (Kings Island)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Woodstock Express (Kings Island)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Great American Scream Machine (Six Flags Over Georgia)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Comet (Funway Amusement Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Woodstock Express (Kings Dominion)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Woodstock Express (Carowinds)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Racer 75 (Kings Dominion)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Screamin' Eagle (Six Flags St. Louis)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Thunder Road (Carowinds)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Skyliner (Lakemont Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Skyliner (Roseland Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Starliner (Cypress Gardens)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Starliner (Miracle Strip Amusement Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Black Diamond (Knoebels Amusement Park & Resort)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Golden Nugget (Dinosaur Beach)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Shooting Star (Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Shooting Star (Lakeside Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
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Following the practice of having something new every year, the Park has disposed of the carrousel, which has brought untold pleasure to thousands of children, and purchased one of the finest merry-go-rounds that has ever been built in this country.
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