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I love amusement parks and festivals. I will never grow out of riding the rides. My all time favorite ride is the Eli Bridge ScRaMbLeR !!

This is an original 1955 Eli Bridge ScRaMbLeR ground set model. The Eli Bridge Co. a bridge fabrication company. They diversified and created a few awesome carnival rides. The Eli Wheel and the Eli ScRaMbLeR. Both rides once the staple of every carnival midway. You would find one of each at every show. As common as a Carousel, no show is complete without all of these.

Another ground set model, by the 1960’s the look of the ride was like this photo at left. The cars were stainless steel with the wing decals. A classic look and my favorite look for the ride. By the late 1970’s to the present the rides were trailer mounted for easy transport and set-up. They seemed to run a bit smoother as well. I know as I have been on many of these rides. At right one of the trailer mounted Scramblers. This one themed with colors. The console, control and operater sat at the head on the trailer. The set-up was much easier this way. Just pull the wheels off and set the trailer level. Fold out the swing arms, insert the bolts and pins then attach the cars. This one looks to be mid 1980’s judging by the lighting package.

This model is a park set model with the operator’s doghouse. These are usually built in to the park. All surfaces are flush to the pavement, nice clean installation. I have never gotten sick on one of these. Just an awesome ride every time! KMG makes a competitor version called the Sizzler, also a great ride. Sizzlers have a platform and doghouse.

Another favorite of mine are the Dark Rides and Ghost Trains. These days the Dark Rides basically suck. They totally lack any creativity or investment. All of the effort is placed on the outside flash of the rides to bring your attention to the ride. Once inside prepare for disappointment. All you get are annoying loud Buzzers and Sirens and maybe a few flashing lights. They totally lack any creativity what so ever. No theme or story line. Please visit my friends at LAFF in the DARK to see the good stuff, not this crap they have today. I am amazed what amusement operators pay for a Dark Ride these days. They are all flsah on the outside, a waste of good hard earned money. If I was an operator i would buy an old one, gut it out and do my own thing with it. Probably save a huge chunk of money and get a top end product when completed. By far one of the best Dark Rides ever was the HOUSE OF HORRORS at Rocky Point Park, Warwick, Rhode Island. A Bill Tracy Masterpiece from back in the day. Originally named the CASTLE OF TERROR, this ride was awesome. One of the best effects is the unexpected LOUD CRASH you hear as your car crashes through the plywood doors. Just look at the facade, they don’t make anything like this anymore. In fact the ride was built in the 1960’s and was one of the last buildings standing long after the park was closed. A testiment to quality. ( CLICK HERE )