Train ride
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A train ride or miniature train consists of
Disney parks
resemble train rides, but may not be available to children under a certain age or minimum height.
History
One early maker of miniature train rides was Paul Allen Sturtevant, who began building model trains as rides for children in the 1930s. Sturtevant began this craft as a hobby, later making them for rental to department stores and eventually producing them in a plant in Addison, Illinois until the demands of World War II shifted production away from consumer goods.[1][2]
Gallery
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The Civil War Train Ride at Land of Make Believe amusement park, Hope Township, New Jersey, United States -
A children's train ride in Birkenhead Park in the United Kingdom
See also
References
- ^ Smith, Marjorie (1954-12-16). "Rensselaer-Built Model Trains Are Ridden By Millions in America's Parks, Toylands; One Even Christmas Gift for Lucky Husband". Journal and Courier. p. 50. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ Dyrek, Thomas (2018-10-25). "Remembering The Miniature Train Company – HeritageRail Alliance". Heritage Rail Alliance. Retrieved 2021-10-06.