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Victory Special was the first miniature train to operate at Waldameer. It initially opened with an unknown name in 1924. It was renamed to Victory Special during World War II in support of the war effort. It was relocated in some manner in order to allow for the addition of Comet. Its original station was next to the 1905 carousel.
At least three trains seem to have operated on the ride's tracks throughout its life. The first was built by Dayton Fun House Company, and one installed in 1947 was built by National Amusement Devices. It was powered by a Chevy car engine.
Type: Miniature train
Opened: 1924
Built by: Dayton Fun House Company, National Amusement Devices
The original train, via Images of America: Waldameer Park
The original train, via Images of America: Waldameer Park
The National Amusement Devices train, via Waldameer
The National Amusement Devices train
The National Amusement Devices train, possibly taken in 1947. Via Images of America: Waldameer Park.
I think the train is visible behind these folks. Can't tell which train it is, sadly.
This photo courtesy of Charles A. Bliley (and Frank D. Bliley) of www.Bliley.net. Copyright 2015/2018/1944, C.A. Bliley, Rochester, NY, USA.
The other train. Unsure of whether it was the second or third train to run on the tracks. Via Waldameer.
The other train
This photo courtesy of Charles A. Bliley (and Frank D. Bliley) of www.Bliley.net. Copyright 2015/2018/1944, C.A. Bliley, Rochester, NY, USA.
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