Posted August 13, 200816 yr Local history: Akron's ride of the future arrives in 1957 First monorail was the last attraction at Summit Beach By Mark J. Price Beacon Journal staff writer Published on Monday, Aug 04, 2008 The future arrived in a bright flash of silver. Sunlight glinted on steel and aluminum as Summit Beach Park unveiled its shiny new attraction in August 1957. A sleek monorail train glided 9 feet off the ground on a 3/4-mile track along the eastern edge of Summit Lake. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mark J. Price is a Beacon Journal copy editor. He can be reached at 330-996-3850 or send e-mail to [email protected]. Find this article at: http://www.ohio.com/lifestyle/history/26231894.html
August 13, 200816 yr A rubber company was having its annual picnic at the park when a group of monorail passengers became unruly, Morrison said. The guests demanded a discounted fare and refused to leave their seats when the ride operator declined to cut a deal. ''He couldn't reason with them,'' Morrison said. ''So he took them up on the monorail to a high point . . . He put the keys in his pocket, slid down the supports that kept the monorail up and went over to Cannova's and had him a couple of brews.'' :laugh:
August 13, 200816 yr very cool history. however -- boy was the usa behind the time on monorails. the wuppertal, germany monorail dates to1901!
August 13, 200816 yr Interesting stuff. But I equate them with elevated trains. At least El trains can operate on any transit track. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
August 13, 200816 yr Well, if we're talking monorail, then we've certainly got to hear Lyle Lanley's take on it: Lyle Lanley: Well, sir, there's nothing on earth Like a genuine, Bona fide, Electrified, Six-car Monorail! What'd I say? Ned Flanders: Monorail! Lyle Lanley: What's it called? Patty+Selma: Monorail! Lyle Lanley: That's right! Monorail! [crowd chants `Monorail' softly and rhythmically] Miss Hoover: I hear those things are awfully loud... Lyle Lanley: It glides as softly as a cloud. Apu: Is there a chance the track could bend? Lyle Lanley: Not on your life, my Hindu friend. Barney: What about us brain-dead slobs? Lyle Lanley: You'll be given cushy jobs. Abe: Were you sent here by the devil? Lyle Lanley: No, good sir, I'm on the level. Wiggum: The ring came off my pudding can. Lyle Lanley: Take my pen knife, my good man. I swear it's Springfield's only choice... Throw up your hands and raise your voice! All: Monorail! Lyle Lanley: What's it called? All: Monorail! Lyle Lanley: Once again... All: Monorail! Marge: But Main Street's still all cracked and broken... Bart: Sorry, Mom, the mob has spoken! All: Monorail! Monorail! Monorail! [big finish] Monorail! Homer: Mono... D'oh! Edit: I completely missed J3shafer's comment on North Haverfield. Sorry for stepping on your toes! D'OH!!
August 13, 200816 yr Just play the song. It's a classic. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
August 13, 200816 yr haha. yeah, of course i am biased toward 'take the a train,' but the simpson's monorail song has got to be the best public transit related song ever. and to think it's not even the best simpsons song either (that would be the planet of the apes musical with rock me dr. zaius). that's how great the simpson's show is.
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