The Wayback Machine

[rubedugans]

Sticking with the train theme from a few posts ago -here is a track view of the old station

[SteamFreak]

ANY pictures you have of this locomotive would be coveted by me, this is the origional engine 76 the davenport bought from Henry Ford. Pic's of it running are very, very rare.

[rubedugans]

You are awesome Steam! To me it looks like a train, albeit a bit smaller than the ones that are used today, but pretty much the same -to me that is. I will see what I have I think I might have 1 MAYBE 2 more somewhere, but this is one of the clearest with no motion blurs etc.

[stlphotogal]

Staying with the older items...

I have a "now" version of this one (I took this in 2007)


Must run in the family right Rube?

[Junior]

Wow! love the pic of the old train coming into that old, old, depot. great shot. Looks like it was taken yesterday, except yesterday was probably 45 years ago!

[rubedugans]

It must!

This train also belonged with the older photo of the couple next to the sign. It is from between 62-64 I believe (I'll double check on that tonight).

[sdcforever]

You are awesome Steam! To me it looks like a train, albeit a bit smaller than the ones that are used today, but pretty much the same -to me that is. I will see what I have I think I might have 1 MAYBE 2 more somewhere, but this is one of the clearest with no motion blurs etc.

It just looks like a slightly smaller version of the train to me as well.  Thanks for pointing out the significance of the photo, Steam!

[rubedugans]

This is the one we are looking for right?
This is a mini-p/c folder from the mid-late 60's

[SteamFreak]

Yep, that's the one! I've been in the cab of this engine, it's in storage right now....it's sooooo tiny...would have been a challenge to drive.

[mhguy77]

Am I crazy or did they move teh holdup location on the train.  It seems to me that it was in another location a few years back.
I do wonder what will come of the train ride in years to come as it is being swallowed by the town

[Ozark Outlaw]

Am I crazy or did they move teh holdup location on the train.  It seems to me that it was in another location a few years back.
I do wonder what will come of the train ride in years to come as it is being swallowed by the town

It has been a few of years since I visited Silver Dollar City, however, it seems like someone mentioned the reason the hold up location was moved was because you could see the Giant Swing from the original location which spoiled the skit.

Although I am sure someone will gladly correct me if I am wrong. 

Speaking of trains, I absolutely love the historic pictures of the original Silver Dollar City Frisco Train! Thank you so much for sharing this treasures with us.

[mhguy77]

What about this....
My brothers Mother in Law was an antique dealer adn had this on her shop wall.
I made comment as they know I love going to SDC and before she passed she gave this to me.
I do notice it has no mention on SDC although there is no date.
It is a 3D releif on the cave with the train and stlagtites being 3D.

THis is about 7 inches acress maybe 5 down.
It reminds me of her and it may be a common thing but I really like it.
Anyone know anything about these?

[mhguy77]

What about this....
My brothers Mother in Law was an antique dealer adn had this on her shop wall.
I made comment as they know I love going to SDC and before she passed she gave this to me.
I do notice it has no mention on SDC although there is no date.
It is a 3D releif on the cave with the train and stlagtites being 3D.

THis is about 7 inches acress maybe 5 down.
It reminds me of her and it may be a common thing but I really like it.
Anyone know anything about these?

[rubedugans]

This appears to be a Lugenes wall plaque from the mid-late 60's. The Cave train was opened on May 11, 1958 so we know it is after that date, and in 1968 They first charged admission to the park. I say this last part because Many items before 1968 say Silver Dollar City in Marvel Cave Park but most of the cave items simply say Marvel Cave. I have a plate similar to this by Lugenes and with a search on Google you can find many ceramic, and resin plates and hangings referring to Missouri, Ozarks, and SDC/Marvel Cave (along with many other things not Ozarkian!). Just my opinion though.

[rubedugans]

Ohh By The Way... I believe the plaque is misleading in that the cave is not America's Third Largest, but Marvel Cave boasts it has the 3rd largest entrance room in North America, 5th in the world. It is the deepest cave in Missouri at 505 ft. No small feat, however I think the hanging i misleading FWIW (For What It's Worth).