BoddaH1994 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 https://www.wlwt.com/article/kings-islands-carousel-ohio-river-share-history/30659151 Interesting: ”If you're wondering if you're riding one of the original horses that's now nearing 100 years old, look for a special medallion on the horse's head.” I 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 I had never heard that tidbit before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 I think its amazing that this ride gets attention since it is a gateway to the past and a ride that has served generations. I wish the Wurlitzer organ was operating more often. I love the sound of it and it makes me feel alright inside tbh. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIghostguy Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 They really should have had Gary Wachs come in to talk about it instead of Chad Showalter. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gforce1994 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Question is were they in maintenance sheds or on the ride? There’s images of the carousel immediately after the flood and there’s no apparent damage from any of the horses disengaging from the ride’s machinery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 9 hours ago, gforce1994 said: Question is were they in maintenance sheds or on the ride? There’s images of the carousel immediately after the flood and there’s no apparent damage from any of the horses disengaging from the ride’s machinery. I remember reading they used to put the horses on the second level of Moonlight Gardens to reduce the chance of them floating away in a flood. Don't know if they were doing it before the '37 flood or if they started doing it after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 And up until Coney decided to remove their rides at the end of this season, they still stored many of the ride components in the off season on the second floor of Moonlite Gardens (including the Carousel horses). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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