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Tuesday, August 13, 2019 12:38:20 AM
Strates is playing the Erie Co Fair,in Hamburg, NY. Admission is 12 dollars,parking is 5 dollars, and a wristband is 30 dollars. Some photos,photos 
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Tuesday, August 13, 2019 2:17:49 AM
Erie County Fair runs thru Sunday August 18. One of the greatest midways there in many years.
Strates set a record gross there last Saturday.
thunderbolt85
Tuesday, August 13, 2019 7:02:31 AM
Nice pictures, thanks for posting. Nice to see those AH rides (helicopters/Sky Fighter) on the lot.

Does Strates still have his Red Baron?
wvscott
Tuesday, August 13, 2019 9:47:44 AM
who does the Wild Mouse belong to?

also is the mouse, skywheel, and frisbee the only booked in pieces?

and does the Zyclon coaster travel by road going south or on the train?
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Tuesday, August 13, 2019 10:34:16 AM
The crazy mouse belongs to A of A, the sky wheel is Megerle's, and the frisbeei took a picture of the sign b double e amusements. It says their out of Orlando
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Tuesday, August 13, 2019 10:34:50 AM
The crazy mouse belongs to A of A, the sky wheel is Megerle's, and the frisbeei took a picture of the sign b double e amusements. It says their out of Orlando
ridejocky
Tuesday, August 13, 2019 11:39:30 AM
Nice pics, thanks!
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Tuesday, August 13, 2019 10:25:52 PM
There are a few other booked in pieces.
The Zyklon cranes and van load go on the train but the track & jackstands usually go over the road.
Tornado
Tuesday, August 13, 2019 11:56:17 PM
Originally Posted by: thunderbolt85 

Nice pictures, thanks for posting. Nice to see those AH rides (helicopters/Sky Fighter) on the lot.

Does Strates still have his Red Baron?




yes they do saw it at the Meadow Lands fair again this year.
Wounder if they still have their old Fire Engines and Pony Carts rides?
ridejocky
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 1:35:32 AM
Originally Posted by: Tornado 

yes they do saw it at the Meadow Lands fair again this year.
Wounder if they still have their old Fire Engines and Pony Carts rides?



That was still a helicopter when I joined.

I think Robin Turner either bought it or partnered with Strates on it when they bought the new tubs.

Wonder what happened to Robin, I think he managed a pier for a while then got on a fair board somewhere. He was a good guy.

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thunderbolt85
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 7:15:14 AM
Originally Posted by: Bill P 

There are a few other booked in pieces.
The Zyklon cranes and van load go on the train but the track & jackstands usually go over the road.




Are those track and jackstand loads to high for the train (clearance wise)?
ridejocky
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 8:08:34 AM
Originally Posted by: thunderbolt85 

Are those track and jackstand loads to high for the train (clearance wise)?



I’m guessing they need the loads to get the base laid out

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Tornado
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 11:43:24 AM
Originally Posted by: thunderbolt85 

Are those track and jackstand loads to high for the train (clearance wise)?




of perhaps the trailer are too wide. I've heard that 8'6" trailer will rub on the sides of the cars.
thunderbolt85
Thursday, August 15, 2019 7:02:11 AM
Originally Posted by: ridejocky 

I’m guessing they need the loads to get the base laid out




Good point. Maybe I missed this before, but did Strates own a Toboggan, I know I have seen pictures of his midway back then and I saw one in a few pictures, but of course that could have been booked.
wvscott
Thursday, August 15, 2019 9:31:19 AM
that Kings Circus perhaps belongs to Tim at Carol Stream, unless this is a different one.

I heard Mr Strates say in an interview that I saw online how some of the newer rides must travel by road because they are either too wide or too high to put on the train.
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