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Mechanical Memories Magazine

Issue: 2008-October - Issue 28

News and Coming Events
Dreamland
Back in May, I reported on the fire of 7 th April, which destroyed part of the historic
Scenic Railway at Dreamland, Margate. Work was due to commence on 29 th September
to start clearing the damaged parts of the structure. Before removal, all parts will be
photographed and measured, and all mechanical parts will be securely stored to ensure
the ride can be faithfully and accurately restored. I shall update in the coming months as
further news becomes available.
On a brighter note, the Dreamland Trust has now secured the acquisition of the
whip that has been operating at Blackpool Pleasure Beach since 1914. It is hoped that
Dreamland can eventually reopen as a Heritage park, and the whip (the last operating in
this country) will be an important asset. The original Dreamland whip was my favourite
ride as a boy, and I remember my horror when one year (sometime in the late '60s), I
arrived at Dreamland to find it had gone. Actually, the track and running gear were still
there, but the cars had been removed, and the track was being used for battery-operated
kiddies dodgems ........ bloody philistines!
The Whip at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in 2005. Picture courtesy Nick Laister.
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Joby Carter's Auction
This looks like it's going to be a good one for fairground enthusiasts. By the time you
read this the closing date for entries will have passed, and although I do not have the full
list oflots, there is plenty to suit all tastes and interests. Fairground lots include: full-size
Anderson double seater horse; juvenile Anderson horses, Sooner centaur, 31 keyless
McCarthy organ; c1908 Halstead toy set, plus a number of other juveniles; speedway
motorbike; living vans, pedal cars etc. Slot machines on offer include: a number of
allwins, Bryans Clock, fortune telling weighing scales, Jennings Club Chief, Mills Black
Cherry, Mills Blue Bird; Aristocrat, Bally and Sega bandits; mutoscope reels, including
one of Charlie Chaplin. The star of the show is a Mathewson grip tester.
Further details and updates, plus pictures of some of the lots submitted can be
viewed at www.cartersentertainment.com. For enquiries phone 07767 870775 or email
info@cartersentertainment .corn. Viewing is available on Saturday 25 th October and on
the morning of sale.
Dates for your diary
Jukebox Madness 25 th & 26 th October
Kempton Park racecourse
Joby Carter's Auction of Fairground related items 26 th October
White Waltham, Berkshire
Chicagoland Show 14 th - 16 th November
Illinois, USA
Bonhams Fine Mechanical Music Sale 18 th November
Knights bridge
MMM Vintage Slot Collectors' Show & Auction 30 th November
Coventry
Brighton Jukebox Show 18 th & 19 th April 2009
Brighton Racecourse
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