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New Releases
	BLACKPOOL HERITAGE TRAM SUNSET Preview.... Sunday 6th November 2011 marked the end of an era for Blackpool’s Tramway when the final “everyday” service featured the Heritage Trams. This programme sees cars leaving the depot on that final day, and operating between Metropole and Pleasure Beach on what turned out to be a cloudless day. As per normal in 2011, the mainstay of the service was with Centenary Cars. Cars seen are by day only included: 631, 632, 642, 643, 644, 645, 646, 647, 648, 672+682, 715, 718, 719 & 761. Running time: 50 minutes BONUS TRACK FOOTAGE “On Tram” front facing footage from the upper deck of Balloon 715 from Cabin to Little Bispham and back to the Pleasure Beach and South Pier Running time: 37 minutes
	NOTTINGHAM GOOSE FAIR 2011 Almost all of the major attractions at the Nottingham Goose are included in this volume, including three very fast circuits on the largest ride present, James Mellors' Runaway Train Coaster, which dominated "Part B" of the fair. Dodgems, Waltzers, Twists, Jumpers, Giant Wheels, Spinning Mice, Ghost Trains-something for everyone! For a brief preview click on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX7Rly_WoBs
	TRANSPORT OF DELIGHT Volume 36 Fairground loads are captured in this volume firstly at KNUTSFORD, arriving for John Collins' massive annual fair held on The Heath. The second chapter features two days of loads arriving at NOTTINGHAM for the 2011 Goose Fair. Includes transport progressing along Gregory Boulevard and crossing Alfreton Road en route to The Forest. For a brief preview click on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgQiIjBIG8M
	SAN FRANCISCO STREETCARS All action footage of San Francisco's legendary "F" Line streetcars (trams) Including "on ride" sequences. The system operates a very intensive and well patronised service through the busy streets down to the coastal area of Fisherman's Wharf. These well known trams are supplemented with those from other systems, and compete for road space with a fleet of modern trolley buses! Also includes "on ride" footage on the overground MUNI "L" Tavaral Line, which is a modern system BONUS CHAPTER The historic cable cars operating on the Powell Street to Hyde Street route For a preview click on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ8F_SCh3vc
	iKIRMES 2011 "just.RIDE" (25 Euros elsewhere -that's Ł22!) With interesting time lapse footage of a Giant Wheel and the massive Tower Funhouse being built up. Rides include: Air Crash, Rocket, Flip Fly, XXL, Booster Maxxx, Breakdance, Circus Circus, Hexentanz, Das Fun Schiff, Europa Rad, Jupiter Rad, Action House, Sipping Racer, Alpina Bahn, Teststrecke, Olympia Looping Coaster, Europa Coaster, Crazy Mouse, Take Off, Flipper, Alpha 1, Octopussy, Star Flyer, etc. plus slide show feature.
	BACK IN STOCK AGAIN: iKIRMES 2010 "RIDE THIS"… (25 Euros elsewhere -that's Ł22!) 25 different travelling and Park rides, plus over 500 still views. Sledge Hammer, El Toro, Fly Away, Topple Tower, Screaming Eagle, Devil Rock, Typhoon Coaster, Huss King Kong, T-Rex Tower, Stratosphere, etc.
	UK FUNFAIRS Vol.15: SUMMER OF 1989 Over twenty years have passed since this footage was originated and how times have changed. Rides such as Billy Wawick's Skid, Roger Hall's Divebomber, Arthur Holland's Matterhorn, Albert Holland's Cyclone and Paratrooper, William Wood's Skyliners, James Mellors' Sizzler and Orbiter are just memories. The market area at BAKEWELL has been redeveloped meaning James Whiting's fair has been relocated across the river, but the fair at BUXTON continues as before with only Bert Holland's Waltzer regularly attending amongst the more modern rides of today.
	UK FUNFAIRS Vol.14: GLOUCESTER The Midlands based firm of Bob Wilson have long been associated with the Gloucester Park Carnival fair, and it probably reached it's peak for the fairground enthusiast during the 1990s. This volume records the rides in 1992 and 1994, but who recalls Abie Danter's Easyrider and the late Ronnie Taylor's boxing saloon being there? Content above previously used on Roundabouts Volumes The Churchdown Fairground Extravaganza ia always eagerly looked forward to during the winter months, and some of the many superb fairground models attending in 2010 are seen in the concluding part of this programme.
	UK FUNFAIRS Vol.13: STAFFORDSHIRE The 90s fairs held on the former Minton Factory site by Stanworth's at STOKE very often saw some interesting rides attend, not least the former D Taylor Speedway presented by Jennings'. John Collins' LEEK Fair is visited next before calling at the little reported fair held at NEWCASTLE where there are build up and pull on views. It just wouldn't be a Bank Holiday in TAMWORTH without the Barker family's funfair on the castle grounds. The programme concludes with a visit to Warwick's funfair held in support of CHEADLE Wakes.
	LOUGHBOROUGH MODEL SHOW and FAIR 2010 The street fair at Loughborough, along with the FAGB Model Show organised by Chris Gibson and Dave Wilson is eagerly awaited by fairground enthusiasts from all over the UK. This volume features all the award winning models (and more) along with coverage of the full size fair in brilliant sunshine. Rides included: A.Crow's Top Buzz II, W.Crow's King Frogs and Extreme, J.Mellors' Crazy Mouse, W. and C. James' Take Off and Stargate, E.Danter's Superstar, W.Percival's Waltzer, J.Silcock's Freak Out, J.Clark's Superbowl, J.Noyce's Gallopers, Stanworth's Sizzler, G.Sedgewick's widely travelled Rock Rage, J.Noyce's Booster and many more.
	NOTTINGHAM GOOSE and BURTON FAIRS 2010 NOTTINGHAM GOOSE FAIR 2010 - Over fifteen major rides made first time visits to Nottingham's premier public event, and there were several rides returning after several years absence. Some of the regular attendees were relocated giving this time honoured fair a different look. BURTON STATUTES FAIR 2010 - Not the biggest fair in the land, but this true street fair brims over with high quality attractions. This important and busy fair is captured by our camera for the first time as the crowds turn out in their thousands.
	TRANSPORT of DELIGHT Volume 35 Once again, the transport for the largest of the Peak District Well Dressing fairs is captured on arrival at BAKEWELL and BUXTON in 2010. NOTTINGHAM'S Goose fair pull on gets more and more protracted and this volume covers the Saturday and Sunday arrivals of the loads, in contrasting weather conditions.
	BUILDING UP THE STARGATE Generically known as the "Twinspin", this ride was built by ARM in 1995 for William Wilson. The compact design is accommodated as a single trailer load, and is featured on this volume building up at Nottingham Riverside August 2010. Also included is footage from 1996, when almost new, and of Stevens' similar Megaspin ride.
	UK FUNFAIRS Vol.12 - HULL Seen by many as rivalling Nottingham Goose Fair, Hull Fair can more than hold it's own, and this volume covers visits in 1998 and 2000. Rides included: King Loops, Seastorm, Topspin, High Roller, Dolphin Coaster, Jamming Coaster, Discovery Evolution, Mega Star Wheel, Vortex Wheel, Spiral Toboggan Coaster, Spinning Mouse Coaster, Mulan Caterpillar, Extreme Chaos, Over The Top, Top Buzz No.1, Crazy Machine Twist, Super Spin, Crazy Bulls, Dodgems, Waltzers, Matterhorns, Orbiters, Gallopers, Twists and loads more.
	BUILDING UP THE "MOVE IN TOP" TAKE OFF This massive 68 x 64 foot ride arrived in the UK in the early part of 2010 from Italy. The 32 seater capacity machine is seen at the Buxton Well Dressings Fair arriving and being built up, as well as providing thrills for the local fairgoers.
	BUILDING UP THE UFO VERTICAL LIMIT There are very few Huss built fairground rides travelling in the UK, and John Wesseldine's UFO example is one of 27 such rides built by this well known German manufacturer. Here it is seen being built up, and open in the tiny Derbyshire village of Parwich in support of the Wakes festivities of 2010
	UK FUNFAIRS Vol.11 - NORTH WALES TIR PRINCE Raceway at TOWYN was visited by our camera in 2001, and throughout the season is a huge draw for the huge caravan population nearby who have the choice of park and travelling amusement rides. LLANDUDNO'S Victorian Weekend never fails to attract huge numbers of visitors. It's main streets are closed to all traffic and taken over by fairground rides for three days. Sadly, there is a higher proportion of modern rides these days, but there still remains a sizeable attendance of traditional amusements, all contributing to this resort's popular and unique May Bank Holiday event in 2010.
	THE STORY OF ALTON TOWERS History of the park from the 1870s to the present day - includes the white knuckle rides.
	THE STORY OF HULL FAIR The history of this famous fair.
	EURORIDES Vol.4 Foire Du Trone 1997 in daylight, and a look at Luna Park, Faliraki
	ICE ROAD TRUCKERS 2nd SERIES Entire 2nd series of this renowned Channel 5 programme.
	UK FUNFAIRS Vol.10 - MORE NOTTS & DERBYS Derby 1997, Long Eaton Chestnut 1994, Matlock 1995, Warsop 1998, Fairfield Buxton 1998.
	UK FUNFAIRS Vol.9 - SOUTH COAST Rye 1993, Southsea Kite Fair 2001, Christchurh 1996, Bournemouth 1994, Ryde (IOW) 2001
	UK FUNFAIRS Vol.8 - LANCASHIRE Bury March Fair 1994, Rawtenstall 1994, Chorley Cake Fair 1996, Preston Whit Fair 2002
	UK FUNFAIRS Vol.7 - LONDON Hampstead Upper and Lower Heaths (Whit) 1993, Kingsbury Roe Green 1993, Hampton Court 1996
	UK FUNFAIRS Vol.6 - MORE LINCOLNSHIRE Lincoln Spring 1994, Grantham Mid Lent 2001, Stamford Mid Lent 1998
	UK FUNFAIRS Vol.5 - LINCOLNSHIRE Stamford Mid Lent 1997, Grantham Mid Lent 1995, Grantham Fairground Model Shows 1992 and 1993.
	BUILDING UP THE 20th CENTURY THRILLER The full build up of Richard Millband's 20th Century Thriller on it's debut in his ownership at Lincoln in 2009. This machine (originally built by Orton & Spooner) has been rebuilt over a three year period by Richard and his family, along with a dedicated band of helpers. The resulting efforts are no less than a joy to behold, and when open the ride has a faithfully recreated 1960s atmosphere
	TEWKESBURY MOP FAIR 2009 Coverage begins with the fairground loads arriving in Spring Gardens car park at midnight prior to the following day's build of the rides. Also recorded are the civic opening and extended coverage of the fair by day and in all it's glory after dark
	NOTTINGHAM GOOSE FAIR 2009 Nottingham's 2009 Goose Fair was inundated with aerial rides, whereby there were just as many people in the air as walking on the ground! Of these, P.Sedgewick's "Rock Rage" and D.Taylor's "Star Flyer" were welcome newcomers, alongside some regular favourites, both white knuckle and more traditional. Changes to the layout also added to the appeal of this year's event
	TRANSPORT of DELIGHT Volume 33 1: Some of the vintage attractions arriving at Lincoln Showground for the August 2008 Rally, including the Moonrocket, Rotor & Paul Hyman's smart Foden and ERF Dodgem transport. 2: Michael Evans' coverage of the pull off at Telford in Spring 1991 featured a nice Scammell Pioneer winching the loads off a very muddy tober. Featured are: G.Stoke's Dodgem, T.Cogger's Superbob, W.Roberts' Meteorite and other rides. 3: A visit to Burton On Trent in 2008 for the lunchtime pull on, which sees some intricate positioning of the showmen's rides. Henry Stanworth's Maxwell Waltzer was probably making it's final appearance here, with a replacement machine due in 2009
	BUILDING UP THE MOONROCKET The complete build up of Howard Maden's Maxwell-Lakin built Moonrocket ride in it's 70th Anniversary year which coincided with it's 10th appearance at the Lincoln Steam Rally in 2008. Originally travelled by the Shaw family from Lancashire, it attended such major fairs as Newcastle Town Moor, Nottingham Goose Fair and Hull until 1982. Howard Maden acquired the ride in 1992, and along with family & friends restored the ride to it's current condition and it is the only complete surviving example of it's type. This DVD also sees the ride open for the first time in their ownership at Rawcliffe in 1993, at Harewood House Steam Rally and at Hull Fair in 1994. Hold tight for a fast ride!
	NOTTINGHAM GOOSE FAIR 2008 Whether it's sedate traditional carousel type rides or fast and furious novelty rides then Nottingham Goose Fair can be relied upon to have them all. Thrilling everyone in 2008 were the Eclipse and Spiderman of M&D Taylor, Harris's City Hopper and Chaos, S&D's Reverse Bungee, Harniess's Sea Storm, two Spinning Mouse rides, two Giant Wheels seen from day through to night
	TRANSPORT of DELIGHT Volume 32 Loads & rides seen arriving and being set are those of John Collins, A.Harris's restored Scammell (and hard at work!), M&D's Spiderman, Eclipse & Giant Wheel-one load courtesy of A.Harris's ERF, J.Messham's Wall Of Death, the Superspins of H.Evans & Sedgewick's, Freeman's Funlight built Crazy Dance Miami, Mulhearn's Topspin & Jumper, C.Harris's City Hopper, Wilson's Storm, A.Danter's Crazy Mouse, Reeve's Bungee, Bishton's Cakewalk, G.Evans' Tango, J.Silcock's Twister and Freak Out and many more. As filmed on the Saturday & Sunday only.
	WHITBY REGATTA FAIR The people of Whitby always turn out to see the night arrival of the Regatta Fair at dusk as the lorries descend the notorious Khyber Pass, and even breaking into spontaneous applause! The one day fair is very unusual in that it is built on a stone jetty, and is therefore surrounded by the sea. This limits the style of amusements which can be operated here due to the narrow width, but, nevertheless, the local fairgoers are out in force as early as 10am. BONUS CHAPTER: Footage from Luna Park at Scarborough.
	TRAINS AROUND DAWLISH Lineside footage of trains in action along the scenically renowned stretch of railway between Teignmouth and Powderham from 1990 and the subsequent twelve years or so. The five chapters include Class 37s, Class 47s, Class 50s, HSTs & DMUs and Railtours featuring steam specials and trains hauled by Class 20s, Class 37s (triple headed!) Class 50 and Class 59. The programme concludes with preserved Locomotive 4472 "Flying Scotsman" at Teignmouth. Without commentary, digitally edited from VHS and SVHS analogue footage.
	TRANPORT OF DELIGHT Volume 31 Fairground loads arriving in 1989 at Buxton, Heath Common in 1991, Totnes (Anderton & Rowland) in 1992 and at Newcastle-under-Lyme in 1994. Some sequences have previously been used in my "Roundabouts" volumes.
	LOCOMOTIVE CAB RIDE: Buxton - Great Rocks - Altrincham Commences with Brush Type 4 locomotive 47441 in a light engine movement from Buxton to Great Rocks Junction and it's reversal into the ICI Tunstead Sidings complex in order to collect a rake of loaded ICI vacuum braked hopper wagons bound for Oakleigh Sidings at Northwich. From here, the on board camera follows the route via the former main line Midland route through Peak Forest Summit, Chinley and New Mills as far as Altrincham station. Filmed: 26th February 1990 Digitally edited from VHS Analogue footage. *No commentary -- With location captions*
	TRANPORT OF DELIGHT Volume 30 Filmed by Michael Evans, this volume features pulling at Kidderminster 1989, Wolverhampton West Park and at Merry Hill Hill in 1992 and 1993. Features the changing transport of Bob Wilson's which relatively quickly changed from Atkinsons to Volvos.
	iKIRMES: "TAKE YOUR SEAT & FLY" Air Maxx (SBF Techno Fly), Frisbee (Freddy Zinnecker), Speed (Rodel, Schweiz), Octopus (Pilz, Schweiz), Tagada (Ramsauer), Breakdancer (Wingender), Jet Force, Spiderman (Bungee Fun), Air Crash, Magic (Müller-Volklandt), Geister Villa (Alwin Zinnecker), Chaos (Maier, Schweiz), Wheel of Excellence™ (Tilburg 2007). Wildwasser, Eurostar, Höllenblitz, Cyberspace, Daemonium, Spinning Racer, Crazy Mouse (Maier, Schweiz), Wild´n Wet, Wilde Maus (Kinzler), Power Tower 2, Star Flyer 24, Breakdance No.1, Shake, Skater, Star Flyer 48, XXL. Ausserdem als Shortcut zu sehen: Psychodelic, Rotor, Glückskönig, Das Omen, Disco Labyrinth.
	U.K. BUZZ Extended footage of 14 NOVELTY RIDES IN THE UK DURING 2007/8: WALTZER A Taylor, ULTRA BUZZ E Bell, SUPERBOB F Stokes, SPEED BUZZ J Wheatley, SPIDERMAN, M&D Taylor, CHAOS W Wilson, TANGO P. Matthews, ECLIPSE M&D Taylor, SPEEDFLIP J Silcock, JUMP 'N SMILE M Mulhearn, SUPER SPIN G Sedgewick, HIGH ROLLER J Rogers, STARGATE C Cole, MOVE IT 32 J Cox.
	NEW BOOK: THE WORKING SCAMMELL SHOWTRAC by Barry Brown Published by the F.H.T. this book is a superb pictorial history of these well known former stalwarts of the fairground. Features views of each Showtrac built, not in preservation but in their original working environment. With some colour views. Not to be missed!
	NOTTINGHAM'S GOOSE FAIR 2007 Several significant changes to the overall layout and an influx of rides new to Nottingham ensured that this fair had something for everyone, and kept a fresh look for 2007. All this and more comprise this volume with views of the attractions by day and again after dark, along with bird's eye views from the top of the Giant Wheel.
	TRANSPORT OF DELIGHT Volume 29 Abie Danter's bonneted Scania was eagerly greeted by the enthusiasts upon it's arrival from Bridgwater and was well worth the wait. Other loads captured over two days of filming included: Messham's Wall Of Death, Wilson's TriStar, M&D's Giant Wheel, Mellor's Space Roller, Danter's Booster, Wilson's Storm, Wilkinson's Jumper, Silcock's Freak Out & Twist, Gooch's Hi Energy, Collins' Superbowl & Frisbee, Prices's Stargate, Hammond's Orbiter, Cole's Stargate Ranger, Cox's Jumper, Roger's Hi Roller, Wilson's Screamer, Bishton's Wave Swinger, numerous Ghost Trains and Funhouses plus dozens of living vans and other supporting attractions.
	F.H.T. SCAMMELL WEEKEND 2007 With Franks Edwards's enthusiasm, the first FHT Scammell weekend was a huge success. A road run through the rolling Devonshire countryside took place on both days, and no less than seven Showtracs were gathered together to add momentum the launch of Barry Brown's new book featuring this model which was purpose built for use by the British showmen. The official launch was performed by George Devey from Anderton & Rowland, who in his speech gave a brief history of Showtrac vehicles that have seen use by showmen in the West Country.
	BUILDING UP THE MOVE IT 32 Built by KMG in 1996, this unique ride was acquired by James Cox & Sons in 2002, and travels all over the UK. The machine was redecorated for the start of the 2006 season, and extra lighting added. It's dimensions are 52 x 59 feet, and the machine builds up from three articulated trailers which remain in situ when assembly is completed. This DVD sees how these are skilfully aligned whilst building up at Buxton, right through to extensive coverage of this colourful ride in action both by day and at night. The volume concludes with footage of the overnight pull down after close of business at Buxton in 2006.
	BUILDING UP THE ELECTRIK ROTOR Rob Selby’s 1947 Rotor (sticky wall) built up from packing to punters at Llandudno Victorian Weekend in May 2007.
	TRANSPORT of DELIGHT Volume 27 Fairground transport pulling for the Knutsford Royal May Day fair 2007. All James Mellors' lorries and dozens of others seen here.
	Available from 24th March 2007: BUILDING UP THE RODEO SWITCHBACK Full coverage of the build up of this historically important ride at the Dingles fairground Heritage Centre. With archive footage from 1983, and trial running of the ride in 2006.

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