are large enough to accommodate eight passengers renders the ride exceedingly exciting and interesting “Hitting the Pipe.' Exit at the Bowl. The Bottom of the Human Toboggan Slide. Made of Rattan. THE MECHANICAL JOYS OF CONEY ISLAND. Lifting Car Off the Katie Onto Friction Beams. The Top of the Human Toboggan Slide. brake mechanism a car can be controlled on the down track or home stretch independent of the oc cupants. Our photograph which has been cut away to show the mechanism displays a number of brake beams arranged longitudinally with the track one in front of the other and adapted to engage a brake surface on the car traveling on the track. When it desired to stop the car for any purpose the lever is pulled which in turn raises the beams from the hori zontal plane of the track and practically lifts the wheels from the track. With the aid of wires the brakes can be set on any part of the amusement way. An emergency brake when used releases a detent which allows a heavy weight to fall and with the aid of wires automatically sets all of the brakes on all the tracks. cable. Is a chain elevator by which the loaded cars are the car is released and starts its antics whirling the greatest pleasure to both riders and onlookers. This is one of the severest 'bumps' on the island. The cars are circular in form are built of steel and to the occupants of the car. Comparatively little front-page engraving shows the general arrangement, scientific american, 1908-08-15
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