Traveling fairs!

[Tim Dasco]

Were did you hear about the ferris wheel? It is a concreted ferris wheel. Are you talking about the sky view that came to the royal show for one year? (Then moved to Fremantle then went back over to the east coast?) Really the rides are up to that price because the website states they are only $10 with Speed 2 being $20, XXXL being $15, Sky walker being $12, ad a few at $9. (Escape of the zombies is $15) And kiddie rides are $6 according to the website.

[downunder]

^^Great photos BTW, I really like the angle on the wave swinger.

[iwerks]

Yeah, I have mates who own Super Donuts and one of them claimed that the big ferris wheel was gone for a while there (I don't think he meant that kiddie ferris wheel stuck in the middle of nowhere).  It makes no sense and I don't quite believe it.  Yeah, TD, you might be right about the price of the kiddie rides, but a lot of the decent rides (like Python Loop) were $12.  That Avenger ride was spewing out noxious fumes like you wouldn't believe.  And FYI I did not try the dippin' dots.

Thanks Downunder - got lucky on that one.

[Tim Dasco]

Really $12 now. Ok. Well with that being said my Tech Drawing teachers son brought Dip N Dots franchis into WA. I should be going to the show on Tuesday so hopefully gets some more picture. So was those fumes really coming from the Avenger? Oh and did the Super Ball get decent crowds?

[iwerks]

Yeah, I don't know what was wrong with the Avenger, but every now and then it released that toxic plume. Superbowl seemed to be doing okay.   

[Tim Dasco]

By the way was your friend talking about this Ferris Wheel that come to the Royal Show for one year only?

Edited September 27, 2015 by Tim Dasco

[iwerks]

Yeah, not that one. It could be that the big one was being taken apart and serviced. It certainly makes little sense to me. He would have been to the Showgrounds numerous times over the winter and at some stage it was not there.

[Tim Dasco]

All I am going to say is the Avenger is like the Rampage on steroids and is so much smother than Avenger. I will do a full trip report once I get home.

Oh and I notice that West Coast Carnivals (Mitro amusements) own the new Cliff hanger. It is a different model to the one traveling the eastern states. It a new WA owned ride. (However the ticket both says TPA amusements)

[iwerks]

Visited the Perth Showgrounds, today.  Interesting to see what Sideshow Alley looks like during the off-season.  Anyone have any idea where Python Loop goes during the winter?

[Tim Dasco]

 

37 minutes ago, iwerks said:

Visited the Perth Showgrounds, today.  Interesting to see what Sideshow Alley looks like during the off-season.  Anyone have any idea where Python Loop goes during the winter?

 

The Python loop is in those 4 Sea containers which are located next to Show West permanent Bumper Cars. Attached are two Google Earth images of the containers. However they set the roller Coaster up in August for the Perth Royal Show and then they leave it up until the end of December when they have the neat ideas christmas festival then it goes down until August when the cycle begins again.

See those 4 sea containers at the back.

[iwerks]

Nice find, Tim.  Yeah, I think I walked right past them.

[Tim Dasco]

Yup thats them. Do you know what there doing with that construction equipment or are they just storing it there. Interesting fact right next to the chair lift station in side show alley there are a few trucks and trailers. One of those trailers is the Rage ride. The Rage always stays at the show ground and never leaves.

[iwerks]

Could just be storing it as there are a lot of people in the showgrounds this weekend thanks to the Model Railway and Lego Exhibition.

[Tim Dasco]

I forgot to mention that the Python Loop apparently is for sale so could mean the end of its life. Also West Coast Carnivals are trying to sell their super bowl.  Such a great ride.

[iwerks]

26 minutes ago, Tim Dasco said:

I forgot to mention that the Python Loop apparently is for sale so could mean the end of its life. Also West Coast Carnivals are trying to sell their super bowl.  Such a great ride.

It'd be disappointing if they sold them.  Maybe LPS would be interested in buying Python Loop.

[Tim Dasco]

The residents would love the Python Loop. Does anyone know for sure but the Ranger (owned by show west) has been traveling with bells amusements and operated by bells amusements has been sold to bells?

[Wil_i_am_not]

I was talking to Elwin Jnr down at the Easter Show this year, and he didn't mention anything about a Ranger (or buying Show West's Ranger for that matter). I'll have to take a look down at the Christmas Carnival this year as they usually take most of their gear down there.

He also mentioned getting his Turbo down there, apparently it's ready to run and just needs a bit of a tidy up, exciting times!

[Tim Dasco]

I heard the same about the Turbo was ready to operate. But the weird things was that Shows West have not traveled interstate with their rides for a long time. So it seems weird for them to send one ride away.

[Spotty]

The Ranger has been sold to Bell's Amusements, and if Turbo is up and running I think I know where i'm going over the xmas holidays

[Wil_i_am_not]

Same here, can't wait to experience it! Do Bell's ever post a lineup anywhere of what rides are attending shortly before the carnival? 

[Jobe]

16 hours ago, Spotty said:

The Ranger has been sold to Bell's Amusements, and if Turbo is up and running I think I know where i'm going over the xmas holidays

Its exciting to think that such a classic and rare ride as Turbo could soon be operating again!! Fingers crossed it happens!! If so then I am sure that there will be plenty of people prepared to travel from overseas just to experience it!! They are held in that much awe and high esteem!

 

22 hours ago, iwerks said:

It'd be disappointing if they sold them.  Maybe LPS would be interested in buying Python Loop.

Yeah......it wouldn't be a bad move but there are so many better options out there that would be suitable for LPS. Still.....

[StingRay]

Are we talking about the LPS Ranger or another one?. I know I should read back on the thread but my son won't let me currently. 

 

[Tim Dasco]

8 minutes ago, StingRay said:

Are we talking about the LPS Ranger or another one?. I know I should read back on the thread but my son won't let me currently. 

 

Show West traveling Ranger. Well now Bells amusements Ranger, not LPS's Ranger.

[StingRay]

Thank you for the clarification Tim.

 

[Tim Dasco]

Been looking online and well the Python Loop roller coaster has been sold to Chants Amusements. (Listed on Chants website) So I guess that means no more PL at the Perth Royal Show. But instead it will most likely head to RMS as Chants takes all their equipment their. 

This is some sad news for WA ride operators and it seems like Show West are getting rid of most of their rides.Their ranger is sold to Bells, Python loop is now sold and they have taken the Nitro of their website. Also they have taken a lot of their kids rides of their website. So they only have 3 thrill rides left Dodgems X 1 or 2 (Not sure), Wave swinger and Orbiter. (I still think they have the Gee Whiz and Dodgems that are permanent at the PRS) You then also have the Super Bowl which is for sale also.

This won't help the Perth Royal Show as last year their were in the negative of 2 million from the show. So with less rides this year hopefully they can get more new rides to make up for these missing rides.