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2000s Coin Operated Steam Engine Kiddie Ride - Smokey Joe

4,097 views · Published 14 May 2018 · 1:13 · Indexed 30 October 2026

Channel: Skylark24 · 2018 · Entertainment

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Filmed at Fantasy Island, Ingoldmells on June 18th 2017.

Smokey Joe, the steam engine that really smokes!  (Or not, in the case of this example sadly)  Amutec released this ride around 1999/2000 and it was the first ever steam train to blow "real smoke" out of its funnel.  It was a very popular ride for a couple of years after its release and could be seen at most seaside resorts in either orange, dark blue or, very occasionally, purple.  Sadly the special smoking feature didn't seem to last very long which might account for why most of these rides disappeared shortly afterwards.  Such a shame as this was a lovely gimmick and a very attractive ride.

I am currently working on a website about coin operated rides, particularly those made (or at least commonly distributed) in the UK during the 1950s-90s. Please visit http://www.coinoperatedrides.weebly.com! If anybody has old photos/video footage that they wouldn't mind sharing with me, please e-mail me at [email protected] or leave a comment below.  I would be eternally grateful. Thank you! :)

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