Yes, it is the Meteor. The diagram shows one of the three rotating platforms. You were seated on this ride and the diagram shows one of the seats. When the ride began the three circular platforms rotated, first giving you a ride similar to that of the Scrambler (though it was nothing like it in appearance). The major difference is that the Meteor tilted up at an angle, similar to, but not as steep as the Round-Up. I remember The Meteor at Vancouver’s Pacific National Exhibition in the early 1960s. Can’t find a photo of this ride anywhere.
Jim Bower, if you call me with a physical address, I’ll mail you a copy of Meteor brochure from 1960’s. 509-990-2968 Pacific Time. Meteor at PNE probably Bob Bollinger’s (Oaks Park), serial# 700, 1st one built of 24 Meteors(1961-1966) Prettiest one was at 1962 Seattle World’s Fair with fiberglass “leaves” on curved light fixtures and custom fence as a showpiece for visiting ride buyers.
When I was on Reithoffer Shows in the 70’s, we had a Meteor and a Round Up. Later on they took delivery on a Super Round Up. Call Reithoffer. You can bet they have pictures.
Do you have any details of the electric brack mechanisms on a Hrubetz Round-up we are rebuilding one and the bracks internals have completly rusted away. Paul Beldom. Hunstanton, England. UK
Iv,e never ridden a Meteor ride that was or that might still be manufactured by Hrubetz ride company, but I still have dreams to someday see one again and ride it, and if their are any Meteor ride models operating in the United States in good condition.
Amusements of America had a Meteor back in 1964. It was a very smooth ride, I can still remember the sound it made. I don’t belive the ride was very popular, as I never saw it with any of their shows after that.
If you do a Google images search for 1962 Gayway (amusement area of the Seattle World’s Fair), you will find several images of a postcard that features the Meteor all lit-up at night. I have this postcard in my collection. Never saw a Meteor in person. There is brief footage of the ride in the Elvis film “It Happened at the World’s Fair”. Reminds me of a larger Tempest with only 3 platforms instead of 4.
This is not a patent of a round-up. It is the Hrubetz Meteor.
Mark Blumhagen - August 17th, 2009 at 2:22 pm e
Yes, it is the Meteor. The diagram shows one of the three rotating platforms. You were seated on this ride and the diagram shows one of the seats. When the ride began the three circular platforms rotated, first giving you a ride similar to that of the Scrambler (though it was nothing like it in appearance). The major difference is that the Meteor tilted up at an angle, similar to, but not as steep as the Round-Up. I remember The Meteor at Vancouver’s Pacific National Exhibition in the early 1960s. Can’t find a photo of this ride anywhere.
Jim Bower - September 18th, 2009 at 5:10 am e
Jim Bower, if you call me with a physical address, I’ll mail you a copy of Meteor brochure from 1960’s. 509-990-2968 Pacific Time. Meteor at PNE probably Bob Bollinger’s (Oaks Park), serial# 700, 1st one built of 24 Meteors(1961-1966) Prettiest one was at 1962 Seattle World’s Fair with fiberglass “leaves” on curved light fixtures and custom fence as a showpiece for visiting ride buyers.
Mark Blumhagen - October 17th, 2009 at 1:55 pm e
When I was on Reithoffer Shows in the 70’s, we had a Meteor and a Round Up. Later on they took delivery on a Super Round Up. Call Reithoffer. You can bet they have pictures.
Mike Campi - November 30th, 2009 at 11:29 am e
Do you have any details of the electric brack mechanisms on a Hrubetz Round-up we are rebuilding one and the bracks internals have completly rusted away. Paul Beldom. Hunstanton, England. UK
Paul Beldom - February 12th, 2010 at 7:08 am e
Iv,e never ridden a Meteor ride that was or that might still be manufactured by Hrubetz ride company, but I still have dreams to someday see one again and ride it, and if their are any Meteor ride models operating in the United States in good condition.
Carlos Saltz - March 21st, 2010 at 7:29 am e
Amusements of America had a Meteor back in 1964. It was a very smooth ride, I can still remember the sound it made. I don’t belive the ride was very popular, as I never saw it with any of their shows after that.
Tony Duda - April 1st, 2010 at 2:54 am e
If you do a Google images search for 1962 Gayway (amusement area of the Seattle World’s Fair), you will find several images of a postcard that features the Meteor all lit-up at night. I have this postcard in my collection. Never saw a Meteor in person. There is brief footage of the ride in the Elvis film “It Happened at the World’s Fair”. Reminds me of a larger Tempest with only 3 platforms instead of 4.
Mark Hackett - April 7th, 2010 at 11:19 am e