The Save Dreamland Campaign was launched by Joyland Books in January 2003 and is now supported by several thousand people. This is the place to discuss all aspects of saving Margate's famous amusement park and its iconic , Grade II listed Scenic Railway, Britain's oldest roller coaster.
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by vince69619 » 20 Jan 2014, 12:43
So is this set 4 abreast set that used to be at Dreamland, and does this mean they are officially saved for Dreamland?
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by vince69619 » 20 Jan 2014, 19:06
That's great news!
Thanks David.
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by Jim Douglas Jr. » 21 Jan 2014, 21:26
Sweet. Every good park needs a carousel, and this one is spectacular.
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by sparky230 » 01 Feb 2014, 10:36
So this is the set that was at the hop farm? I believe they originally came from Dreamland is that correct?
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by David Littleboy » 01 Feb 2014, 10:53
sparky230 wrote:So this is the set that was at the hop farm? I believe they originally came from Dreamland is that correct?
Correct on both counts. I bought it from the Hop Farm and have kept it in store. It now belongs to the Dreamland project and we will be fully rebuilding and refurbishing it in 2015 before it returns to Dreamland when the park opens in 2015.
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by vince69619 » 01 Feb 2014, 12:16
It's really good news! I chuckle to myself at the thought that I posted on here when the news broke about the Hop Farm that the gallopers may be recoverable, and wonder if my post had anything to do with them being saved by David?
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by David Littleboy » 01 Feb 2014, 13:27
vince69619 wrote:It's really good news! I chuckle to myself at the thought that I posted on here when the news broke about the Hop Farm that the gallopers may be recoverable, and wonder if my post had anything to do with them being saved by David?
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By the time it appeared on here Vince they were already secured and I must admit I was itching to tell you but needed to remain tight lipped at the time.
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by vince69619 » 01 Feb 2014, 15:23
Cool
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by vann98 » 01 Feb 2014, 15:30
Great to finally have a Carousel for the project. Neat work everyone!
However, out of curiosity, does anyone know what era this version came from? Was it the Savages one that I remember from the godden era or was it an earlier model from the park? I am sure there have been a fair few Carousels at Dreamland over the years.
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by Nick » 01 Feb 2014, 23:01
vann98 wrote:Great to finally have a Carousel for the project. Neat work everyone!
However, out of curiosity, does anyone know what era this version came from? Was it the Savages one that I remember from the godden era or was it an earlier model from the park? I am sure there have been a fair few Carousels at Dreamland over the years.
This is the four-abreast from the Godden era.
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by Jim Douglas Jr. » 12 Feb 2014, 01:23
Neither here nor there. It's just a bonus that it was actually in Dreamland at one time.
It is a prize and we thank you for putting up the funds to acquire and store it.
Maybe people don't think much of it now, but in 50 or 100 years... You've truly saved a bit of your national history.
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