The Luna Park Ghost Train Fire | A Short Documentary | Fascinating Horror

[@FascinatingHorror]

Some of you might recognise this as a remake of the very first video I ever uploaded to this channel. It's been a long time, and the story has developed, so I thought it was due an update. Here's the original: kzbin.info/www/bejne/innFnZSLfJipna8. It's mind-blowing to see how much these videos have changed over the years... but if you remember the old one, thanks for sticking with me since the beginning!

[@kopisusu2000]

Thanks for the explanation. I thought I was glitching through time or something.

[@boozypixels]

I remember the first video -- can't believe it's been five years already!

[@deletdis6173]

@@FascinatingHorror You should use the eerie music from your early videos in your next April Fools video.

[@htos1av]

I've been here! Mr. Cylon! 😎

[@deletdis6173]

@@Die-Angst Obviously I do, any more st00pid questions? 😒

[@theeverdreamwitch]

My heart aches for the mom who went to get ice cream. She lived, but her entire life was gone. I can’t imagine being able to come back from that.

[@dx1450]

I couldn't even imagine the survivor's guilt she likely dealt with, and the heartache of losing her entire family.

[@sharkey086]

I'd nope out after losing my entire family 😢

[@jodij2366]

@@theeverdreamwitch apparently the ice cream melted in her hand as she was waiting for her family.

[@dionestewart]

I heard in a podcast about the fire that the mum didn’t even like ice cream, that she had a random, sudden urge to get one

[@bradsanders407]

She's the one who needs investigating

[@pauljay828]

Let's of not forget Abe Saffron's 'fixer' (as he was known) Detective Inspector Doug Knight of the NSW Police who ordered the site cleared before an investigation could be carried out by fire officers, and against all objections from fire and police authorities. He decided it was an electrical fire within just hours of the tragedy happening, and didn't allow any authorities to investigate. Those of us here in Sydney all know exactly who who did it and covered it up.

[@TheKazragore]

NSW Police never really stopped being the Rum Corps, they just got better equipment and funding.

[@littlebear274]

Yup there were plenty of witnesses even on the day with information pointing to arson.

[@AlessandroCoppo-mc9vd]

Abe Saffron was also involved in Juanita Nielsen "disapperance"...

[@ChristieAdamsKangoo]

Jenny Godson apparently went to lay flowers at the site near sundown the very next day...and was horrified to find the site completely cleared. It hadn't even been 24 hours.

[@TheSilmarillian]

Grew upon the Northern beaches I hear you as a youngen we went 2 Luna park many times , same as the roller coaster was removed as the developers and those that bought the units and harbor views didn't like the noise, enough said .

[@WinkyMaldonado]

Highly recommend watching 'Exposed: The Ghost Train Fire'. The interviews from Jenny Godson and James Holman, as well as the staff of the ride that night, are absolutely heartbreaking. What's sadder still is that those responsible are all dead now, so no justice will ever truly be done. (Iirc, Jenny was supposed to be on the ride with her family, she expected to get ice cream and then join them in the line, but when she came back, they had already boarded without her) The number of developers that have fought to gain ownership of the park absolutely sickens me. Sadly, even after 50 years, we're still fighting the same battles.

[@belindaf8821]

It was an amazing documentary. I sobbed like a baby several times. I think the show got it right, unfortunately, it just seems too suspicious for it to be a true accident. At the very least, I want those "good" names who were involved to have that be the first thing said about them whenever anyone mentions them. Saffron is never going to be spoken of well, but Neville Wran might be if no further investigation is done.

[@michaellicko2746]

That was an excellent documentary.

[@troyspencer3064]

You beat me to it! Very much recommend watching the documentary. One of my favourites.

[@Markus_Andrew]

Indeed, that documentary is superb, extremely well-researched and revealing. I remember that fire well as I had been to Luna Park only a couple of weeks previously (I was 19 yo at the time). I'd ridden the Ghost Train while I was there, which as a teen I thought was twee and cheesy, but it was a distinctly eerie feeling to hear about the fire and such a terrible loss of life, especially such young life, just two weeks later. Some of the recollections of those who did escape the fire are chilling. It would have been a horrendous place to be in during a fire - dark, confined and labyrinthine. Nightmare fuel.

[@lauravturner]

A harrowing documentary but captivating too. A rabbit hole I really did not expect.

[@usagi32211]

I watched the documentary about this incident and one of the things that I've never been able to forget was that there was a small fenced in area near the queue where the cars in the ride would come into view and then go back into the building. Since they left the cars running, people watched as riders rode out into that area thinking they might be getting to safety, and then be taken back into the inferno.

[@basbleupeaunoire]

Goodness!

[@my12spoonswithrose43]

I've read about that as well. It's one of those things nightmares are made of.

[@cindys.9688]

That's so sad! 😢

[@andrewtaylor940]

That was characteristic of the 2 story Pretzels. (The name of the company that made these "Pretzel" rides). The problem was you would need a tall ladder very quickly to get to those people. There was no exterior access to that balcony.

[@RoseRitonya]

@@Die-Angst’Goodness’ is an exclamation. Like saying “Oh my god!” Or “Oh dear!”

[@tomclemens5345]

A weird piece of trivia coming from this tragedy is that Alan, the son of crime boss Abe Saffron, went on to appear in an episode of Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares with his failing burger restaurant. And it’s a wild episode!

[@kateemma22]

Truly an iconic episode.

[@F40PH-2CAT]

"Some people call me a meat sculptor"....😅

[@tomhill3907]

I made the link too.. never thought this would cross my mind watching the video!

[@outtamanna]

"I've become my father!!" 😂

[@rinoz47]

Way-goo

[@FruityFruitbat]

That poor mother.

[@Hawkpelt94]

So heartbreaking that nobody ever faced justice over this.

[@thetman0068]

That’s Australia for you

[@belindaf8821]

Luna Park didn't open again until I was a teenager, and I spent my whole childhood asking my mum why we couldn't go to the fun looking circus place. She would always tell me what happened, and how she drove past on the bridge on the night of the fire and could hear the screaming, so she refused to go there even after it opened. I took my brother there so many times, and it taught me that I really wasn't missing out on the whole theme park thing. It's such a beautiful spot though, and it's kind of hard to imagine the horror that happened there. I too recommend watching the documentary mentioned. I cried many times, it's just too awful. Corruption was rampant at that point in NSW history (though it always is), so it's not really a stretch to believe this was no accident. The fish rots from the head.

[@MrTonaluv]

The screaming...theme parks have a lot of people screaming, most of the time. That is why some good scary movies are made at them.

[@josephiroth89]

FH revisiting the topic of his first upload. I’m good with this.

[@kiosk241-n9p]

You are good , did you wonder where you had seen it in past only to go way back and look here ? Very observant you are

[@josephiroth89]

@@kiosk241-n9p That’s exactly what I happened.

[@danielrice8756]

And the creator used a much darker intro theme than it is now.

[@P_RO_]

I thought I'd seen something on this before.

[@deletdis6173]

I peeped that to

[@_kaleido]

Wow I can’t imagine being that mom or the youngest of that group of friends :( R.I.P.

[@traceyasteroid7144]

You missed the part, the part that always makes my blood run cold- the whole site was cleared of debris within 24 hours. You've covered lots of disasters and fires and accidents. Have you ever seen a site cleared and bulldozed flat after 24 hours when there is a death investigation to complete? The NSW police service were 100% complicit in covering it up.

[@bunnymad5049]

He "didn't intend for anyone to die" ... but organised to have something set on fire while people were there, and had a history of arson and getting away with it so he could make moola. His niece was brave to say it out loud, but it seems to me that he didn't give a flying rat's backside about anyone's lives. I remember it happening; I was 11. We heard about it here in NZ. Too awful for words. Thanks BC. It's good to have this come to light. xx

[@spannerdan4926]

Thankyou for the oz content. The Granville train disaster 1977, or the Clybucca road accident would also be worthy stories. The latter is still the worst Australian road accident.

[@Markus_Andrew]

Agreed. I have previously suggested the Granville train disaster. I hope FH can cover it at some point, as it remains the worst rail disaster in Australian history.

[@genericgoth]

both of these are good suggestions! as an aussie myself i’m familiar with these accidents, but i just eat up this guys content.

[@musicmanfelipe]

I watched the TV movie about Granville. The Day of the Roses, I think it’s called? Very moving.

[@RaptorGoesRAWR]

Seconding these! Especially the Granville train disaster. It was a very harrowing incident and rescue operation.

[@Markus_Andrew]

Thank you for covering this story so well. As a former "Sydneysider", I have vivid memories of this awful event as I had visited the park just two weeks previously, as a 19-year-old teenager, and had been on that very ride. It was unsettling to hear of the fire and the terrible consequences so soon after.

[@lisadolan689]

I was 10 and was there the weekend before.

[@bunnymad5049]

@@lisadolan689 I was 11, but in NZ. But we moved to Aussie the next year. I've never forgotten the horror of it, but knowing it was arson and covered up - I wish I could say it's beyond belief. All those parents, their lost children, that poor woman who lost her family ... and no authority cared.

[@Bucketus.Lord.of.Buckets]

Not so fun fact: Abe Saffron's son and grandson were on Kitchen Nightmares, with the Burger Kitchen episode. After Abe's death, his son, (Alan) and grandson (Daniel) inherited some of his money. Alan stole Daniel's inheritance to open the restaurant. The restaurant failed in a spectacular fashion, costing everything.

[@Nothingness00000-o]

Luna Park is the first upload you did on this channel, approx 5 yrs ago🙂. This one is double the length, so will be enlightening. I was very young when this tragedy happened. Don't really remember the incident when it happened ,tho remember the following years of investigations, rumour, allegations and the sad loss of life😢. I've been to (Sydney) Luna Park a few times late 70s/early 80s. Love from 🇦🇺

[@lizorgan1238]

I thought I’d seen this story before! I remember thinking about how awful it would have been for the mother. To loose her kids and husband at once. I’m glad you updated it!

[@Marchingvenusaur]

I love that you care so much about the quality of your content that you're remaking some of your earliest videos with updated details and narration. Keep up the great work

[@tomhill3907]

Not sure if anyone watched the burger kitchen episode of kitchen nightmares USA, but the owner Alan was Abraham Saffrons son

[@QueenMadradena]

​@@Die-Angstwhat's wrong with you again?

[@susanpage8315]

@@Die-Angststop trolling!

[@Pablo668]

I read an article by the man who was that young boy who survived. It was a pretty harrowing read. Poor guy was that shocked he fainted. Basically the Sydney underworld and their connections are capable of anything.

[@ChristieAdamsKangoo]

He also had survivor's guilt. Some of the best times of my 13-year-old life were spent at our local theme park. I always went with my best friends (several of whom I'm friends with to this day). The thought of being the sole survivor of an accident like that is gut-wrenching.

[@kateemma22]

As a lifelong Sydneysider this tragedy is etched in my blood. May Abe Saffron, Neville Wran, the corrupt New South Wales police, and Justice Lionel Murphy rest in hell for this.

[@gaz170]

The saying at the time was "NSW Police - The best money can buy".

[@kitiyana]

💯💯💯

[@Engine33Truck]

An odd fact about this is Abe Saffron’s son Alan, and undoubtedly some of the money involved in this fire, made an appearance on Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. Alan mentions his father and name dropped his (Alan’s) autobiography.

[@sten4982]

@@Die-Angst You are from the USA. You have no idea how evil these people were. Dont comment without knowing our history

[@sten4982]

@@Die-Angst Dear Lord, look up all information on Abe Saffron. He was called Mr Sin for a reason

[@lucysinclaire4935]

That documentary on Netflix is incredible. Watched it having no clue what it was about and had never heard of the accident. I was actually shaken for about three days after. The image of the ghost car coming out engulfed in fire and then going back into what was literally Hell took me a while to shake.

[@mahenonz]

Same. I had somehow never heard of this disaster, now I can’t seem to stop thinking about it.

[@whoknowsflapjack8754]

That face has always freaked me out. Been there a handful of times and there is definitely an eerie feeling that continues to linger on..

[@propertyofranger]

I think the Melbourne Luna Park’s face is even creepier.

[@cindys.9688]

I totally agree.😕

[@cindys.9688]

​@propertyofranger ~ Oh gosh, I'd hate to see that one. This one is bad enough.

[@TheDramaticGoose]

I grew up in Sydney in the 90s when it was closed and the place was always spooky and terrifying for me. The face gave me the creeps. Nobody explained to me about the fire but there was always a solemnity about the colourful place. Opened briefly in 1995 and closed again cause of noise complaints. Haven’t gone since the reopening, but heard it’s quite fun now

[@russellwynn9790]

That makes sense now. We visited Sydney on a family trip to Australia in 1993. I often wondered why we didn't visit Luna Park, but it may have been closed at the time. Despite only seeing it in pics the face creeps me out too.

[@mahenonz]

I went in 1995, didn’t realise it had closed again afterwards. I remember my Australian relatives telling me about the noise complaints though, especially about the roller coaster which did seem to go very close to some apartments. I used to wonder why I wasn’t taken there as a 4 year old when we visited Sydney - given that was May 1980 I now understand.

[@julierobinson3633]

Not having sprinklers was unforgiveable - fairgrounds, like piers - have historically always been very vulnerable to fire, especially because of all the wood. And of course they are always filled with people. Steeplechase Park in Coney Island, NY was completely destroyed by fire in the early part of the last century and rebuilt. Likewise other Coney Island parks Dreamland in 1911 and Astroland in 1975. The original Luna Park in Coney Island burned n 1944, closing after the fire destroyed half the park. There was also the infamous 'dark ride' fatal fire at the Haunted Castle at Six Flags New Jersey in the mid 80s.

[@alejandroolvera4918]

just started binge watching this channel and I am loving it

[@gingercube688]

Poor Jenny, and James. They survived but at a terrible cost

[@ozfoxaroo]

Now this is really close to home for me. I remember when this was in the news. All I could think about were those children who died. 😢

[@Dan_Ben_Michael]

Everybody from Sydney knows Abe Saffron orchestrated the Ghost Train fire. I was just a little kid but I had heard the stories. Coincidentally my grandparents attended the same Synagogue as Abe Saffron (it’s a very small community) and whenever the subject of Luna Park came up my grandmother would say it’s terrible what Abe did and that he always was a very unscrupulous man.

[@RaeWetherillMusic]

You were the first channel I ever subscribed to way back when you first began and the only channel im subscribed to where I have watched every single video. You are the ten minutes my whole week orbits around, a moment of anchorage, steadfast, intriguing and reliable.

[@carlmanvers5009]

The Luna Park Face is the stuff of nightmares. I first saw it in person as a kid and it is something that stuck with me.

[@steelcurtain187]

What a tragic tale. I definitely want to check out the documentary. Any kind of accidents at amusement parks I find very sad and interesting at the same time

[@kellyhoulton2998]

This story continues to haunt me. I can't even imagine what those poor souls suffered. My heart goes out to the widow and mother, and all the other family members 😞

[@HearMeowt_YT]

I’m glad there was the update. P.S. i wish you’d use the music from the first Luna Park Video on new videos sometimes, it’s great. Been here since 2019.

[@FascinatingHorror]

Thank you! And thanks, too, for sticking with me for so long!

[@RaptorGoesRAWR]

Loving the updated video! Thank you for revisiting the story with all the new information -- and I agree, the doco on it was very good!

[@mwatkins0420]

All these freaking years and you're still doing your thing!!!!! 🤙🤙🤙 Long time watcher here! Blessings from South Florida my brother!! Keep on keeping on

[@petercermak4095]

This ride was very popular all over western Europe. My sister and I loved it and always rode it. This was before 1975.

[@jldisme]

The huge clown face is seriously creepy.

[@andrewrobinson5837]

Great doc. As mentioned earlier, a coverage of the Granville rail disaster would be good

[@smegg06]

John and the boys are family to me and I was suppose to go with them that day but ended up being sick and couldn't go. Sad day for the entire town of Warren and my family from Gosford NSW. Its sad that greed seems to be involved in 7 deaths and a life time of family grief. God Bless you Jenny I know how hard it was for you for many decades after this. Mark xxx

[@owangejewice]

Quite a throwback! I still remember seeing your first video and being fascinated by the horror.

[@StrikeEagle-f15]

I hadnt known much about this growing up, so thank you for posting this!

[@WinterInTheForest]

How could they not have a sprinkler system installed? Complete negligence of public safety.

[@kiosk241-n9p]

They did , but it wasn’t good enough for the fire , we are talking about late 70s

[@troyonplanet]

This was 1979 - fire safety standards were very different back then….

[@dawnstorm9768]

Can't speak for Austrailia, but in the US a lot of older buildings are "grandfathered in" so they don't have to update their safety plans. Looking at you The Station! (That one's elsewhere in this channel)

[@vectorwolf]

They are correct... pretzel rides, especially the early ones, were absolutely notorious for catching fire, for the reasons mentioned in the video. This is not the first, nor the worst such incident, though it's more recent than most. Retrofitting these rides to modern standards is extremely expensive, to where it's often cheaper to just replace the ride, which is why at this point there are few in operation. Given how much trouble Luna Park was having just keeping their gates open, I'm sure they did what they could.

[@P_RO_]

@@dawnstorm9768 The US 'grandfathering' almost always has exemptions on access for the disabled and mobility impaired too.

[@kentslocum]

It definitely seems suspicious that no charges were brought against the park or its owners.

[@ColdNicole]

The documentary was so good.

[@va.greenthumb7579]

Early morning stories. Love it!! 🎉

[@Bwaynecustomz]

Lol how turkey bacon is made 😂 I'm so weak

[@va.greenthumb7579]

@ him and his friend were beyond drunk hahah

[@jacekatalakis8316]

I'm so glad we got an update, and I'm also hoping justice gets served one day, but....I doubt that

[@kiosk241-n9p]

They have recently got new evidence , I think it was more an accident but covered up up after the event ,

[@Merly3333]

Abe Saffron is dead... I am not sure what else could be done, except hold the police accountable, but many of them are dead now too.

[@mahenonz]

It’s been a couple of years since the documentary, so I’m starting to think if was going to happen it would have already.

[@sarasa-sarason]

I'm Argentinian and I'm slightly disappointed yet relieved after watching this video.

[@nea415]

The music mixed with the narrator’s voice hits hard. Love it 🙌🏾

[@jake_dr27]

One of the rare events on this channel where a fire safety system was present, but still ended in the loss of innocent souls. Fire safety has come such a long way since, but sadly there is still a lack of fire safety awareness, even today. Fire safety matters!

[@GBoz94]

When you posted this video I was literally standing on the boardwalk at luna park and took a similar pic as 36 sec but in 2024 😅 They are rebuilding the wild mouse rollarcoaster for its 60 yr bday anniversary.

[@mariebelladonna437]

This was truly tragic. I feel so bad for everyone involved, all the parents of those teenaged boys, and the mother who survived. I have a teenaged son myself, so both of those perspectives hit very hard. However, I will say I noticed one positive aspect: There were 35 people in that ride, when smoke was noticed. Yes, 7 of them lost their lives. But the other 28 lived. They were saved, rescued by ride attendants who didn't run away in fear, but kept their heads and stayed at the unloading station, in the smoke, pulling people out, until the very last second. I know those people had their own trauma and PTSD to deal with. But they lived. Nearly 30 lives spared. Thirty sets of loved ones who didn't have to hear the devastating news that they'd lost someone dear to them. Thirty families who weren't shattered forever. Because of a few brave amusement park employees. They didn't have to stay. They were probably only getting paid minimum wage. They surely weren't trained for emergencies. They were most likely teenagers, or young men/women, barely starting out in the real world. I wouldn't have blamed them if they ran, whether for other help, or just to save themselves. But they didn't. They stood their ground and faced the demon, head on. And nearly 30 people lived, because of that. Those brave workers should be commended. I hope the survivors, and the surviving loved ones of the lost, have found some peace. May those who didn't make it out Rest in Paradise. And may those who allowed/caused this tragedy, whether by neglect, greed, or direct involvement, receive the karma they deserve. Even if it's not doled out until after they themselves depart this life...

[@moonshineblues204]

5:03 Just put me on the train 😢😢

[@torikym]

Right?! 😢

[@Jompabompa]

Agreed, as a husband and father my life would have been over then and there.

[@soleilmobley6774]

I literally just watched the og video yesterday bc I have binged too many of your recent uploads (organized your video list oldest to latest). Great to see your growth!!

[@rouaneb6664]

I remember seeing the plaque when I visited on a school trip when I was 12. At that point I didn't really understand the significance, and (this being a school trip) was busy being the one person in my group trying to do the maths problems we had been assigned for the visit.

[@rapidthrash1964]

I hope that the Australian authorities get their act together and reopen the investigation to wishes of the public

[@troyonplanet]

Almost pointless now - all the alleged parties behind this disaster are long deceased - no chance of any justice being dispensed

[@kateemma22]

They reopened in September this year but it’s pointless because everyone involved is dead now.

[@EvanBear]

It still matters. It will give closure.

[@Markus_Andrew]

@@troyonplanet Still, it would be interesting to learn more - if there is more to learn. Specifically, whether Neville Wran was involved. Not with the fire as such, but with Saffron, who had a penchant for torching properties in order to acquire the land they were on.

[@stanislavkostarnov2157]

in the current state of affairs, any trail, whatever is outcome is guaranteed to be neither fair nor held in the interests of law & justice... indeed, any decision stamped by such a court would be a political one, since the issue has become a political marker, rather than anything based on facts.

[@jus10lewissr]

What a horrible, horrible, nightmarish way to die.

[@gk4204]

I can’t tell you how much I look forward to Tuesdays thanks to you. lol. Thank you for the great video.

[@markosmywords9202]

Recently got word that a family member of mine passed away, thanks for helping take the edge off. Excellent video as always. Best wishes from Canada.

[@daviscampbell9020]

Sorry for your loss.

[@Bintexas]

Condolences. So sorry for your loss. I hope your memories of your time together help you through the sorrow

[@reachandler3655]

Condolences

[@princessmarlena1359]

My condolences

[@crapmalls]

In sydney we all know who did it and which cops covered it up

[@TheScottBonnar]

Good old Honest Abe 😈😈

[@jonnda]

Care to share for those outside of Sydney?

[@pebblepod30]

Tell us more?

[@troyonplanet]

@@jonndago to ABCiview and watch the 3 part doco titled - Exposed - The Ghost Train Fire

[@ethribin4188]

Elaborate

[@Mrsjam96]

May the Father and his 2 boys and the 4 boy rest in peace. ❤

[@BlitheringBuffoon]

I was there in 1995. No adult would explain to me why it had been closed for my entire childhood until then.

[@BottomBunkArt]

Creepiest amusement park entrance ever.

[@dawnstorm9768]

It's like walking into The Joker's mouth.😬

[@tylerfrederick246]

What a fascinating update to your First story. Found you last year with the SS Poseidon and have been following you since. Your story on Slender Man is both spooky and awesome.

[@reneedennis2011]

Wow! I didn't know about this case! Thank you for this video.

[@robynmanning3693]

Discussing the ghost train fire brings back haunting memories. It was a terrifying time, and we were just children. We all used to go there. I was 14 then, and Andrew, our friend, went to school with the boys involved. The rumours were everywhere, and crime seemed to engulf the entire eastern suburbs. Deep down, we knew-yes, we knew-but what could we do? We were only children.

[@joannewilson1162]

I’ve seen the first video and this remake is just as good too. This is such a tragic story. I love amusement parks and roller coasters and whenever a disaster or a death happens at one of those, it gives me chills…

[@ahill4642]

Scary and sad story. A lot of grief and sadness for the parents and families. One hopes all safety standards are being met there, today.

[@FoxyKing-qc8mf]

This was apparently a remake of his oldest video. Either way, rip to the victims. This was a hard one to watch. 😢

[@sherylstone8804]

I missed the first video. Thanks for reupload.

[@luckyvanilla388]

That huge face at the entrance is pure horror 😱

[@shelby8101]

I was just thinking about this yesterday. Such a horrible event

[@danielayers]

Great video. Thank you.

[@njunderground82]

I remember this story from other channels. That story about the husband and kids and wife always brings a tear to my eye. Such a tragic story. I just can't even imagine how helpless and devastated she must have felt. As an aside, I grew up in New Jersey and still live here, and everyone here knows the story of the Six Flags Haunted Castle, which had a tragically similar story.

[@caramoo1638]

AN AUSSIE ONE!! Omg I’ve been waiting for a ghost train episode, bless

[@stringpicker5468]

Criminal intent and murdering scum. I remember the night, I was driving across from Bondi and you could see the fire from a long way. Too raw for me.

[@saintnik.]

i worked there as a security guard for a bit, like 10 years ago. sort of knew about this but cool to know the full story thank you!

[@ridethasno]

It’s 3:15am here in Washington State. Sending love to whoever reads this… ❤

[@1DarkPunk]

5:17 am here in Missouri and we are sending it back!

[@eddiemcguire6213]

Hey Washington, Northern lower Michigan sending love right back atcha. 6:15am

[@moxie3907]

SoCal here same time 😊

[@cgarby]

6:19a in NH sending back the same

[@TheScottBonnar]

9:20 pm in Sydney Australia 🦘

[@TakayasMom]

One of the boys in the group has my exact birthday (month.day.year) . Sad to think of all I've done since 1979 and he (and the others) didn't get the chance.

[@ThatDepressionGuy]

As a kid growing up in Sydney in the 70s I have great fondness of going to Luna Park , the rotor , big dipper , coney island and the ghost train and it still freaks me out that i rode it not long before the fire !

[@thestars386]

This is just what I needed to wrap up my night and get some sleep 💤😴

[@mdturnerinoz]

I have lived within 10 km of Luna Park since 1989 and have never yet been there.

[@kiosk241-n9p]

I never get how people can live close to an iconic place yet never been there , don’t you wa t to go there at least so you can tick it off that you been there ? I been everywhere man !

[@drt1605]

​@kiosk241-n9p it is not iconic though in its current vastly diminished form. I lived on the lower north shore for 6 years and never went. When you have the opera house and harbour bridge the current Luna Park is hardly noteworthy. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against amusement parks but most locals around there aren't a fan of it.

[@robertleadwood]

​@drt1605 try Melbournes lunar park if yoy think sydneys one is bad 😂

[@kiosk241-n9p]

@@Die-Angst yep

[@missydehart6920]

3:27 I almost dropped my coffee.

[@Anfidurl]

Gotta love an update, giving the topic some love. FH, can you do a video on Floyd Collins (Sand Cave)?

[@theoldar]

It wouldn't have mattered how the fire was set if the park had installed the sprinklers.

[@YeahNo]

CORRECTION: Luna Park was closed in 1979 and everything except the face entrance, Crystal Palace and Coney Island was bulldozed and destroyed. Harbourside Amusement Park replaced it in 1982. The use of the land and face entrance was plagued by legal disputes and HAP was closed in 1988. Luna Park, after being reconstructed, was reopened in 1995 and closed just 12 months later. More legal shenanigans ensued. It opened a few times for weekends and school holidays in 2000/2001 under strict conditions by order of the courts. Finally it reopened in 2004 while only closing briefly during COVID.

[@savagexeno2549]

I believe "Honest Abe" did get hold of the land via a shelf company, and sold most of the rides. Some of these were irreplaceable historic items, like the carousel. Friends of Luna Park managed to get some of them back but not others.

[@deestephens3881]

Great morning treat!!

[@natp3408]

Aussie here. This just reminderd me I have this doc saved to watch on iveiw. Cheers! (Btw, I have always loved your content and often wished it was longer, but I do like the bite sized stuff too) 💚💛

[@harleyquinn3589]

It's so good, but be prepared to be outraged. ❤

[@natp3408]

@harleyquinn3589 😭😭 I'm horrified, but sadly not surprised. NSW is the same cesspit now as it was then. 😑 May as well rename Sydney to Chicago.

[@harleyquinn3589]

@natp3408 true that

[@jpbaley2016]

This brought back memories of the Haunted Castle fire at 6 Flags in NJ in 1984. It was a walk-thru ride that was also a tinderbox with a convoluted path throughout the ride, some areas in pitch darkness. The fire killed 8 teenagers.

[@peecee1384]

In 1979 I was 13. I live in Sydney and had been to Luna Park a number of times. It could have been me - "There but for the Grace of God go I"

[@benji274]

Getting Deja vu…but good to see this one get an update

[@benji274]

And good to see my birthplace Glenelg (suburb of Adelaide) get a mention

[@PredictedCyborg]

I watched the documentary a few months back. The mother of the family notes that she had been intending to go with her boys and husband but was struck by an overwhelming urge to go get ice cream instead. The interview with the sole member of the gang of friend was heartbreaking. I saw the collection of information and... christ there was so, SO much going on behind the scenes.

[@theresehopkins1581]

Your channel is excellent!!!!❤😂🎉 ....And I just love that music!!! 🎶🎵 🎶🎵❤❤❤

[@KO4WDE]

Awesome!

[@MicBain]

I grew up in Sydney. My parents met on the night of the ghost train disaster, a perfect metaphor for their relationship.. and my life in general 😅

[@kendircks4461]

Loving the Australian Content! 🇦🇺

[@MikeyRB77]

That park is ghoulish and haunted.

[@AnnaDscout-f7o]

This is like my worst nightmare. Trapped somewhere and unable to get out because it’s too confusing

[@rediscoveryrecords1348]

Over the last handful of years, I have had lots of second thoughts about going in places that seem overcrowded or that would be hard to get out of quickly if there was a fire. Like haunted houses, dance clubs, buuldings with circular staircases and a lot of people. Generally when people have events like dance clubs, raves etc they never care to count or worry about the occupancy. Even if there was spinklers and a fire there still would be a mass trampling. Its hese stories of getting caught in a building that make me decide not to... One of my worst fears is being caught in a building

[@littlebear274]

@@Die-Angst Oh yes. I have lingering PTSD from the 2011 Christchurch earthquakes I'm sure and still don't like watching movies that have things like building collapses (but I will watch FH videos about them, I guess because he treats them more seriously). It's wild how many bridges in particular have been under-maintained over the years, across multiple countries, so you can never really know how safe a structure is.

[@rediscoveryrecords1348]

@@Die-Angst yes. Like San Francisco Nimitz freeway. I lived in Antelooe Valley about 20 minutes from Northridge earthquake. The motorcycle cup that went off rhe bridge as it crumbled. Fell like 125 feet to his death.