I have a friend who works for the transit system. He drives a city bus but sometimes is assigned to the monorail. He said the average speed (if I can remember) about 25-35 mph. You're only supposed to take the corners at probably in the 20s mph. He said one time he took a corner at 63 mph. He said "Yea, that's a record no one wants to even try to break!" I don't know if there were people on it or not, as like a bus, it runs at a determined schedule, not "when it gets full."
I don't know why I have no memory of the Bubbleator, but maybe it was always so jammed that we just steered clear of it and didn't ride it. Or maybe we did, and I just don't remember.
What awesome memories... I was 14 years old and still remember a lot of the fun and futuristic things at the fair. Happy 60th!!
I currently work at the Seattle Center since 2011. When I watch these old films I don’t even recognize a lot of the place. So much has changed.
THE BUBBLATOR! Have ridden in it and have seen it as a green house.
Excellent video - Thank you!
Loved this
Great documentary.
Love this! ❤❤❤
Stan Borreson show at the
Bubbleator!
Saw Cpt Puget there too!
I have a friend who works for the transit system. He drives a city bus but sometimes is assigned to the monorail. He said the average speed (if I can remember) about 25-35 mph. You're only supposed to take the corners at probably in the 20s mph. He said one time he took a corner at 63 mph. He said "Yea, that's a record no one wants to even try to break!" I don't know if there were people on it or not, as like a bus, it runs at a determined schedule, not "when it gets full."
I don't know why I have no memory of the Bubbleator, but maybe it was always so jammed that we just steered clear of it and didn't ride it. Or maybe we did, and I just don't remember.
Nice video
I ride my bubbleator to work each day.
John F. Kennedy was our President back then. I went.
It's a shame the theme park aren't there anymore but understand it had to go away. 😔
This is now the year 2023
I hope the original framework can handle the extra new tonnage 😨
Smoke'n weed in the gondola's...1975😁
Already turned it.
It was the 1960 or 62 worlds fair
My experience family lives in Seattle
I wonder how much it would cost to build the space needle in today's 2023 money?
Ex not experience
Seeing all those people wearing their fear masks makes me want to vomit.