Scenic Railway, Dreamland, Margate - Front Seat POV

[@125fluff]

That old guy on right in blue overalls was there in the 80s as tbe breakman in the middle..what a job to have 😁😁😁

[@Merlin86UK]

I think in the late 90s too.

[@andrewwoodward6403]

I can remember riding this as a nine year old kid in 1966 - happy memories!!

[@Sirardentizzy]

I worked at dreamland back in the 60s , it was a lovely park back then , such a shame it had to end up as it is now ...

[@specialunit0428]

What happened to the spirit? It just looks sad. No screams of children (happy lol), no intense rides, no neon lights...what happened?

[@MrIGGY]

Took me right back to the 80's when I went on this. Brilliant. Thanks David:-)

[@davidjellis]

Glad you enjoyed it - have you seen my newer POVs on this coaster?

[@MrIGGY]

I just did on your prompt. I am loving these front seat views of yours, particularly as you don't move around like most of the submissions I've seen on YT lol.

[@davidjellis]

I try my best :-)

[@andrewthomas3270]

Ahh Thank you for this, it brings back many Happy Memories of my past. I remember many years ago in my youth me and my Mates used to come down to Margate from London every Bank Holidays, Drink lots of Beers and go to Dreamland and mainly ride this Lovely little Coaster. There is nothing better that a Woodie I think. 😊❤️

[@teddym2808]

haha you crack me up.. I was like, there's zero air on this ride, and then the second half came, and I know the exact noise you make.. 3 spots of air lol!

[@davidjellis]

LOL - it's a fun ride for a 98-year old coaster

[@johnfoltz8183]

Scenic Railway 1 looks too intense for me.

[@peteraustin370]

I can remember my Dad taking me on this in 1958....!!!... Lovely happy days..!!..Where have all those years gone.....??!!??

[@frey828]

I really like this video! I'm gonna watch it 20 more times

[@davidjellis]

Researcher LOL - Thank you :-)

[@Mike8981]

Dear old Margate! What a historic ride! Fantastic - I must go and take a look again - not been there for many years.

[@davidjellis]

I have newer POV on my channel along with a comparison video showing the rebuilt ride POV alongside the old POV - please check them out (and support the park of course!).

[@Mike8981]

@@davidjellis I will indeed, David - many thanks. Do you happen to know anything about restoration of the Dreamland Cinema?

[@davidjellis]

@@Mike8981 Not really - but there is recent media coverage on websites such as this one www.kentlive.news/news/kent-news/iconic-dreamland-cinema-getting-cold-2915485

[@kikideppsalvino3343]

Just had to watch it 2 more times! Kiki D. <

[@ronniedodge1142]

Went to the dreamland expo friday and they start rebuilding this old gal this week :)

[@davidjellis]

That's brilliant news - thanks for sharing!

[@alexbarham538]

Great I live in westgate so when it opens I can go there on way back from skool

[@kikideppsalvino3343]

Wow David, I would hope that more people would be into the old 19 20 's Wooden Coaster rides! Even I (the rider with eyes shut )know that that's the "HEY-DAY OF the roller coaster ride! Do you know where the first Roller coaster ride was?Was it at a Worlds Fair? ?Very interesting to know! Thanks for the ride,David! >Kiki <

[@davidjellis]

Kiki Depp Salvino The first modern day roller coaster was at Coney Island in New York...1884 I believe :-)

[@danbersano-hayes680]

Here is hoping that it will be rebuilt in time. Scenic Railways are a dying breed that have played a very important role for roller coasters and amusement parks as a whole, so to see this come back would be a great sight. Do you know if they'll keep it historically accurate (like in the video) or if they'll modernize it (like the scenic railway in Bakken)?

[@davidjellis]

I am pretty sure they are trying to rebuild as per the original designs...keeping the brake man!

[@hwd71]

Seems similar to the one in Melbourne, but this one seems to be longer and has more jumps, which I think is built by the same brothers from America.

[@davidjellis]

I don't know who built the Melbourne scenic...this one was designed by John Iles (not sure who built the original - however the ride has been rebuilt in recent years)

[@mdteletom1288]

I'd like to ride this if only because the ride is so long, about double that for a US coaster. And those rope lifts are pretty darn fast too. Nice ride.

[@davidjellis]

check out my videos of the new rebuilt version :-)

[@AirgatesUkParks]

Great video of this historical gem - some great airtime too, July 2015 is something to truly look forward to!

[@davidjellis]

Airgates - The Theme Park Place The park reopens on 19 June - I will be there :-)

[@georgeobrien3659]

This is similar to the scenic railway in Luna park Melbourne Great video

[@davidjellis]

Thanks - that's one of the two scenic railways I haven't ridden

[@davidjellis]

+Smiffykid 2015 so how do you feel the new one is different to the old one...it's an identical ride?

[@Gigidag77]

+davidjellis Just judging from videos, the "double-down" drops seem to have lost their force. Also the ride now has magnetic-brake sections, so the Brakemen riding on the trains will only apply small adjustments. It's definitely slower, too. This onride lasts around 3:30 from start to station entrance, while the current one from tpr is over 4 minutes.

[@davidjellis]

+Gigidag77 The new ride needs braking in...when I rode it Sunday the fog was coating the track and that was enough to stall the train before the first lift and on the last section before the station...give it a season and the ride should break in nicely.

[@gadget2272]

+davidjellis (ok, first, its me, smiffykid, but just under a new account) but none of it is original, it hasn't got any history now, all of the original coaster was demolished and rebuilt, its just a bit of wood which was constructed a few months ago, not the original coaster from the 20s

[@Gigidag77]

They re-used the old lift motor. So technically the "heart" of this coaster is still the original wich is why it isn't listed as a new entry on the "Rollercoaster Database" (rcdb) for example.

[@gadget2272]

Gigidag77 Oh Fuck Here Come's The Furfags! But In Awnser To Your Question, Everything Exept For That Is New, It's Still The "Same" Rollercoaster But Everything On It Is New, For Example: You Build A House, You Knock It Down, Then You Re-use The Old Front Door, But That Doesn't Make It The Same House

[@DJSOfficialUK]

I remember riding this aswell experiencing it as a kid when visiting with my family, I used to love visiting this park, until it sadly burnt down. I'm not sure if I like the modern day version as I do prefer in my opinion the classic version to this, especially the trains without headboards, think trains look ugly now and the park still needs work, maybe an additional new ride and coaster like you see at Blackpool or Merlin Attractions. Just my opinion, but apart from this, nice video. Subscribed a long time back and have Liked the video. Keep up the good work. 😀👍

[@davidjellis]

Many thanks Daniel - I was just pleased that they were able to rebuild it...shame that modern day health & safety regulations led to the trains looking ugly, but it's still a fine ride...I just hope the park can survive and grow in these challenging times.

[@coastermadab]

Looking forward to the new Dreamland in 2015. Classic rides await! Will be good to see a WaterCute back in operation.

[@davidjellis]

I agree - it is long overdue :-)

[@Smiffykid]

the new one looks boring as fuck :( disappoint much..... it no longer has its charm

[@ourdecorator]

Oh wow!!! I am so glad I came across this. Thanks for sharing. I had so many great times in Dreamland as a kid, even when it became BemBoms. Without doubt, that was the best ride for me. The noises of the carriages being pulled up the first slope, the rattly hand bars. Oh, you brought it all back my friend. Who can remember the Wall of Death (it was where the Looping Star was sited), The Rotor, The Water Caves and the Sphinx?

[@localhobo]

Margate's Dreamland, Scenic Railway, Arlington House and Pigeons Here is some drone footage I filmed of Dreamland a couple of weeks ago. You can see the beginning moments of The Scenic Railways restoration on there.

[@davidjellis]

Great video :-)

[@16tenterden]

Fantastic ride. Fingers crossed for the park reopening in 2015, hope to be there. The Great Yarmouth Rollercoaster is a slightly different layout and a faster coaster, it's second drop is out of view with head choppers to thrill it's riders. Two classic rides that must be saved for future generations.

[@davidjellis]

Many thanks David, and I agree whole-heartedly about needing to preserve these two classic coasters for future generations. I have supported and followed the Save the Scenic / Dreamland campaign since it started, and I am hoping all goes well for the rebuild of the scenic railway over the coming year. The GY coaster has a special place in my heart as it was my first ever coaster (I live just 10 miles from there).

[@ronniedodge1142]

Dreamland is reopening on 19th june this year cant wait to go back on it a prices cornfirmed for park entrance at £14.95

[@davidjellis]

Ronnie Dodge Yes I got the details of the opening date today - will try to get down there (although it's a 7-hour round trip for me)

[@jessiccawoodgate5801]

apparently it wasn't open in june or july (this ride) its now september! I'm moving to margate in four days and am going to dreamland the day after I've moved so I'm hoping all the rides including this one is open. I can't wait to see the ballroom and roller skate disco! I'm also going to screamland too can't wait!

[@davidjellis]

+Jessicca Woodgate - I am anticipating the scenic railway will open perhaps next weekend...there were delays with the new trains which is why it didn't open in June as planned...the trains are on site and being tested and so hopefully the ride will open soon!

[@mdteletom1288]

Davidjellis, are there any scenic railway rollercoasters in the United States that you know of? Or do log flumes fill the role of these types of coasters?

[@davidjellis]

There are none in the USA - long since extinct sadly.

[@stefanwagels3154]

Hi David, do you remember me? Stefan from Germany - RCCGB Trips to the U.S.A 1999 and 2001 - thank you very much for front ride view - happy rollercoasting riding :o)

[@davidjellis]

Stefan Wagels - Of course I remember you :-) You shared with me some fun times on the 1999 and 2001 trips and I sent you copies of my videos from the trip. Long time ago now! I hope you are keeping well, and still enjoying roller coasters :) As you can see I have been travelling a lot and have lots of videos on my channel and still have loads of footage to add at some future time. I have added a few videos from the 1999 and 2001 trips on my channel, so have a look and enjoy looking back at some fun times.

[@stefanwagels3154]

Hi David, I've one question - when you make a digital copy of the old videotapes do you use a recommended software to do this? 15 years ago there was nothing to film a smooth coaster ride. The both usa tapes are wonderful but sometimes very rough - due to the headbanging coasters ;-) Maybe in the meantime you have make a digital refreshment which of course can be bought via paypal :o) Regards Stefan

[@davidjellis]

Stefan Wagels Hi Stefan, All I do is connect up my digital camcorder to a Video Cassette Player, play the video tape and record it via SCART lead...then transfer the digital recording to my computer and edit it in the usual way. I don't really have time to re-edit the whole USA videos digitally, I have only tried to grab sections for KZbin. I have made DVDs for many of the coaster trips I have done since 2003 (mostly with the ECC) so if you want any of them please let me know. Best wishes, David.

[@stephenwilliams4501]

Seems much as I remember it... great stuff!

[@Barcrest]

Fogot how long it actually is, can't wait to have another ride on this... Park looks really bare even back then :(

[@specialunit0428]

Half of Dreamland was converted into a car park for some reason. Most of the good rides were sold :(

[@Lady_Jay]

it was like being back on it thanks for this video

[@davidjellis]

Hopefully it will be rebuilt and open again next year as part of the Dreamland Heritage Park project

[@crazy_moon]

Fantastic thank-you for the video, brought back so many happy memories of dreamland.

[@davidjellis]

Hopefully you can enjoy it for real next year when the heritage park reopens :-)

[@crazy_moon]

Oh yes im so looking forward to that. :@)

[@davehope6120]

i have got to go on it, it was 60 years ago the last time i was there see you soon!

[@davidjellis]

+dave hope It reopened Friday (2 days ago) - aiming to get down there in a fortnight's time :-)

[@ChristineFisher123]

To think I rode on that as a kid. There were no seat-belts, nothing, but it probably didn't need it. The ride looks tame compared to some of the rides they have nowadays - but what memories!

[@ronniedodge1142]

This old girl will be running good as new this summer when dreamland reopens after 10 years :)

[@davidjellis]

Quite literally good as new...as it will all be new construction (there won't be any original wood left in the coaster when it opens)

[@ronniedodge1142]

Yep i cant to ride it on the new trains :)

[@davidjellis]

Ronnie Dodge Hopefully they will announce the reopening date in the next week or two...my guess is 3 July, which was the day the scenic railway originally first opened in 1920!

[@nathschannel]

they are going to rebuild this park

[@monteoner]

i highly doubt that

[@marinedruet5847]

Le parc à fermé cette année.

[@ChrisEvans1001]

It is indeed true.

[@HaloHusky]

You've no idea how happy this news has made me- I went to Dreamland twice as a kid and it holds fond memories for me

[@monteoner]

Well, we're pretty far into 2013 now and it's still just a carpark.

[@riparianlife97701]

So much for a June opening.

[@davidjellis]

+Docktor Jim There were delays with the trains, which had to be custom-made for the rebuilt ride - really glad it's now open!

[@riparianlife97701]

***** Looking forward to POV video!

[@nataliecackett3784]

I might be going there next year when its rebuilt

[@irishfairground]

Really enjoyed that.

[@davidjellis]

Tom Carley Thanks - it's a historical rarity!

[@thameswater2561]

stop shouting...

[@davidjellis]

thameswater Where's the shouting?

[@leonarddavies288]

Eff off adverts

[@davidjellis]

you may not like them but that's how KZbin works...it also helps fund my travelling so I can film videos like this.