Mechanical Memories Magazine
Issue: 2009-April - Issue 34 - Page 5
Moonraker Found!
A couple of weeks ago, following the Moonraker feature in the last issue, I heard from
Paul Vickers who informed me that there is a Moonraker at Watermouth Castle, housed
in its own shed - he describes it as ' a bloody big walk round thing!' (the machine, not
the shed). Whilst speaking to Chris Parcell, he also confirmed this, stating that it is
believed to be the last remaining machine. Chris also informed me that it is featured
on Darren Hesketh' s DVD 'The Old Tyme Penny Arcade and Vintage Fairground' . I
lent my copy to someone a while back, so as soon as it is returned I'll look out for this
most imposing machine. If you still do not have a copy of the DVD, don't' forget that
they are now available from David Lavender (see page 27).
I've published this picture again, as last month it looked crap!
Hopefully this time I will have made a better job of scanning it.
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A couple of weeks ago, following the Moonraker feature in the last issue, I heard from
Paul Vickers who informed me that there is a Moonraker at Watermouth Castle, housed
in its own shed - he describes it as ' a bloody big walk round thing!' (the machine, not
the shed). Whilst speaking to Chris Parcell, he also confirmed this, stating that it is
believed to be the last remaining machine. Chris also informed me that it is featured
on Darren Hesketh' s DVD 'The Old Tyme Penny Arcade and Vintage Fairground' . I
lent my copy to someone a while back, so as soon as it is returned I'll look out for this
most imposing machine. If you still do not have a copy of the DVD, don't' forget that
they are now available from David Lavender (see page 27).
I've published this picture again, as last month it looked crap!
Hopefully this time I will have made a better job of scanning it.
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Future scanning projects are planned by the International Arcade Museum Library (IAML).