Peter Kingston's Ghost Train

[@theresagwhite3175]

'4:35 "It wasn't the Ghost Trains Fault." Spot on. It was human greed and evil that caused this fire.

[@theresagwhite3175]

watched the ABC doco about the ghost train

[@queenielouweekly3160]

Yes, my Mom insists it was just a tragic accident. I always insisted it was arson after I did my research. Now the documentary has come out, and I'm confident that I'm right. I say this as a coaster enthusiast. No tragedy at any theme park, on any ride, is the ride's fault. It is always the fault of the human(s), whether it is shoddy maintenance, inexperienced operators, or criminal activity. That is one of the most haunting (pun not intended) lines I've ever heard. It was a machine. Machines do not have morality. It could not have decided it wanted to set itself on fire and kill 7 people. That was an act by the humans. I wish I could like that comment 2 million times.

[@acecat2277]

Yes, at the time of it happening 24 hours after I was there as a ten year old, I knew deep down that the fire was no accident, especially after everything was hastily cleaned up and everything sold off.

[@dingoswamphead]

Peter is as much one of Sydney's treasures as Luna Park, the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. You must see this Ghost Train model at the Museum of Sydney.

[@priestleyharker4046]

There is a eeriness left in that old park that can't be shaken. It's a great place

[@booth2710]

you're right. I used to live in NZ (now live in the UK) and in the 80s my friends moved to Sydney .. I went to visit them in 86 and they took me to Luna Park ... we had a great time but every now and then I would remember the Ghost Train fire and a bi of a chill came over me ...

[@amandamichelle9687]

@@booth2710 same. I've gone there since I was little without knowing but always got a bad feeling from their. I never could bring myself to go on anything. I only learnt of this last year.

[@Zachatar]

Many years ago when i first visited the park i had the same feelings a person behind us overheard me say as much to my friend and they told me what had happened it was unsettling to say the least

[@chrischibnall593]

Amazing that the original tape was salvaged: I'd have liked to hear more of it.

[@queenielouweekly3160]

Proof that the inferno wasn't electrical, otherwise the tape would've been destroyed.

[@dogerecords5312]

​@@queenielouweekly3160it was dubbed from an older record that was stored elsewhere.

[@franklinmatherly4315]

I run G scale trains and happened to check out your video why trying to decorate my trains for halloween. Insteresting watching the video and loved the model. Thank you Sir

[@noelconroy3647]

Awesome video thumbs up thanks for sharing

[@DazVid70]

Do you have a video on the river caves ?

[@johanswanepoelswanies7483]

I love your model and the story Peter.

[@cryptolord9826]

Mate it was still a massive hangout in the 80s

[@donstewart2059]

if luna park was on crown land it means they were wanting the land for a casino because nevil wran tried to put casinos in different places but goverment infarsture was in the way so the casino was put were it is now but they wanted it closer to the city hub

[@matty74123]

Luna Park lost its magic after the fire, I was 9 at the time, its was devastating to see it go to ruin

[@gonzalofernandez1511]

Excellent 👍 Regards from, Art by Gonzo

[@Dallas-Nyberg]

Luna Park was truly great in it's heyday..

[@ndingo]

So what ride is in its place now??

[@emilyperrett6648]

Big top. Which Is a venue stage rather than a ride

[@queenielouweekly3160]

@@emilyperrett6648 I initially thought based on old photos it was Tango, I'm glad it's not, it would be a little morbid.

[@fs74656]

Bring it back please.

[@queenielouweekly3160]

please don't.

[@kevwolf69]

I've been trying to find some contact details for Peter but have been unsuccessful so far. I wanted to ask him some questions regarding the build of his most amazing model. I'm a creator myself and would relish the opportunity to pic his brains a little. Could anybody help me please?

[@ericzaurrinij.p.8252]

implications of a big rort right up to the premier of nsw at the time ....i wonder if the state govenor knew about it or could have done something about the outcome then ?

[@glennqualters7377]

😍

[@acecat2277]

Interesting video. Out of respect to those who died and their families and loved ones, I don't believe the Ghost Train should ever return to Luna Park as much as it was one of the main feature rides.

[@queenielouweekly3160]

as innocent as it was, it should be left in the past due to its bad history.

[@queenielouweekly3160]

Eerie. Mom told me about the accident at age 9. 4 years later, I decided to do some research, which said it was likely arson. My Mom didn't believe me.

[@KingFriday274]

6 children were murdered with the help of your Premeire Neville Wran. Don't make it sound like an accident.

[@damnedcarrot]

You’re not an artist or a true individual unless you wear stupid glasses.