Record Details

NHER Number:37382
Type of record:Building
Name:Scenic Railway

Summary

The 'Scenic Railway' was built in 1932, and is one of only a few examples in the world of an early wooden roller coaster.

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Location

Grid Reference:TG 53137 06006
Map Sheet:TG50NW
Parish:GREAT YARMOUTH, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK

Full description

Scenic railway of 1932.
Is one of the oldest wooden examples still in use in the world, and may be the oldest outside the USA.
E. Rose (NLA), 13 September 2002.

Monument Types

  • FAIRGROUND RIDE (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1901 AD to 2100 AD)

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