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The REAL Himalaya
If You want to see photos of the original Himalaya ride, visit my website: www.freewebs.com/revehimi .
Posted by Tyrone May (guest) on Tue 22 Sep 2009 12:36:58 AM UTC
May's Himalaya Fan Website
Hey Tyrone,
I went to your web site. I can tell you are a real fan.
Posted by Luke Wilbur on Tue 22 Sep 2009 01:44:58 AM UTC
Hells Yeah
Back in the mid through late 70’s, Himalayas all played Electric Light Orchestra- cranking so loud, you could hear it in the parking area 2 blocks away! Those were the best times to ride these beasts. The operators were NUTS and they did some pretty crazy & entertaining stunts on and off of the moving sleds. I’m ready to go ride one right now!! – JJ ‘71
Posted by JJ '71 (guest) on Mon 19 Oct 2009 10:41:42 PM UTC
Not a Himalaya
The pictures is a Music Express manufactured by Mack. It's manufactured in several configurations/names. The ORIGIAL Himalaya was manufactured by Josef Ziere who manufactures the immensely popular Wave Swinger. The owner of the Himalaya plans moved the manufacturing from Germany to France and the Reverchon factory converted the ride from electric drive to hydraulic. The basic design didn't change until the factory redesigned the ride to fit in a "standard" building that could house several round rides. Though the ride remained popular the original design and charm was lost and the new design proved much less popular.
Posted by Guest on Wed 19 Aug 2009 02:12:29 AM UTC