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The [[Scenic Coaster]], sometimes called the '''Scenic Railway''', was a wooden roller coaster at Olentangy Park that operated from 1906 to 1921. It was designed by [[Henry B. Auchy]], who also built the [[Figure Eight Toboggan]], for the Columbus Zoological Company in 1904.<ref name="new">"New Taboggan." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' July 11, 1904. Page 4.</ref> There, it was named the '''Forest Toboggan''' or '''Forest Coaster'''. The ride was purchased and moved to Olentangy Park's northeast end and along North High Street<ref name="opening">"Olentangy Park Opens on April 29." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' April 15, 1906. Page 7.</ref> for the 1906 season.<ref>''The Billboard,'' October 7, 1905. Vol. 17 Issue 40. Page 25.</ref><ref name="opening" /><ref>Long, W. C. 1906. "Columbus, Ohio." ''The Billboard,'' May 12, 1906. Vol. 18. Issue 19. Page 20.</ref> It was not open at the time of the season's opening,<ref>"Auspicious Day for Park Opening." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' April 30, 1906. Page 6.</ref> but opened by May 15, 1906.<ref name="rush">"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' May 9, 1905. Page 4.</ref> Constructed by Coaster Construction Co. of Chicago,<ref>''The Billboard,'' September 4, 1909. Vol. 21, Issue 36. Page 2.</ref> It was 90 ft. tall<ref name="new" />, and its track was over a half mile long. | The [[Scenic Coaster]], sometimes called the '''Scenic Railway''', was a wooden roller coaster at Olentangy Park that operated from 1906 to 1921. It was designed by [[Henry B. Auchy]], who also built the [[Figure Eight Toboggan]], for the Columbus Zoological Company in 1904.<ref name="new">"New Taboggan." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' July 11, 1904. Page 4.</ref> There, it was named the '''Forest Toboggan''' or '''Forest Coaster'''. The ride was purchased and moved to Olentangy Park's northeast end and along North High Street<ref name="opening">"Olentangy Park Opens on April 29." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' April 15, 1906. Page 7.</ref><ref>"Columbus, O." ''1922 Sanborn Map.'' Vol. 3. Sheet No. 209.</ref> for the 1906 season.<ref>''The Billboard,'' October 7, 1905. Vol. 17 Issue 40. Page 25.</ref><ref name="opening" /><ref>Long, W. C. 1906. "Columbus, Ohio." ''The Billboard,'' May 12, 1906. Vol. 18. Issue 19. Page 20.</ref> It was not open at the time of the season's opening,<ref>"Auspicious Day for Park Opening." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' April 30, 1906. Page 6.</ref> but opened by May 15, 1906.<ref name="rush">"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' May 9, 1905. Page 4.</ref> Constructed by Coaster Construction Co. of Chicago,<ref>''The Billboard,'' September 4, 1909. Vol. 21, Issue 36. Page 2.</ref> It was 90 ft. tall<ref name="new" />, and its track was over a half mile long. | ||
In September 1906, workers went on a strike when management refused to increase their wages. A striker disabled the scenic coaster ride.<ref name="strike3">"Striker Cripples Scenic Railway by Taking Lens." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch," September 2, 1906. Page 1.</ref> | In September 1906, workers went on a strike when management refused to increase their wages. A striker disabled the scenic coaster ride.<ref name="strike3">"Striker Cripples Scenic Railway by Taking Lens." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch," September 2, 1906. Page 1.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 05:45, 23 December 2024
Scenic Coaster
| Other Name(s) | Scenic Railway Forest Toboggan Forest Coaster |
|---|---|
| Type | Roller Coaster Track ride |
| Park Section | North Center East |
| Built | 1904 |
| Opened | 1906 |
| Closed | 1921 (replaced) |
| Manufacturer | Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters (PTC) |
| Designer | Henry B. Auchy |
| Architect | Coaster Construction Co. of Chicago |
| Materials | Wood |
| Height | 90 ft. |
| Vehicle Type | Car |
| Inversions | 0 |
The Scenic Coaster, sometimes called the Scenic Railway, was a wooden roller coaster at Olentangy Park that operated from 1906 to 1921. It was designed by Henry B. Auchy, who also built the Figure Eight Toboggan, for the Columbus Zoological Company in 1904.[1] There, it was named the Forest Toboggan or Forest Coaster. The ride was purchased and moved to Olentangy Park's northeast end and along North High Street[2][3] for the 1906 season.[4][2][5] It was not open at the time of the season's opening,[6] but opened by May 15, 1906.[7] Constructed by Coaster Construction Co. of Chicago,[8] It was 90 ft. tall[1], and its track was over a half mile long.
In September 1906, workers went on a strike when management refused to increase their wages. A striker disabled the scenic coaster ride.[9]
The ride was replaced in 1922 by the Red Devil.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "New Taboggan." Columbus Evening Dispatch, July 11, 1904. Page 4.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Olentangy Park Opens on April 29." Columbus Evening Dispatch, April 15, 1906. Page 7.
- ↑ "Columbus, O." 1922 Sanborn Map. Vol. 3. Sheet No. 209.
- ↑ The Billboard, October 7, 1905. Vol. 17 Issue 40. Page 25.
- ↑ Long, W. C. 1906. "Columbus, Ohio." The Billboard, May 12, 1906. Vol. 18. Issue 19. Page 20.
- ↑ "Auspicious Day for Park Opening." Columbus Evening Dispatch, April 30, 1906. Page 6.
- ↑ "Olentangy Park." Columbus Evening Dispatch, May 9, 1905. Page 4.
- ↑ The Billboard, September 4, 1909. Vol. 21, Issue 36. Page 2.
- ↑ "Striker Cripples Scenic Railway by Taking Lens." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch," September 2, 1906. Page 1.