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James E. Strates Carnival Train
Apr 22, 2009
By Peter De Keles
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Bio
16 different locations and
more than 6,500 miles.
Title:
James E. Strates Carnival Train
LSOL.com Rating
Length
2:52
Release Date
09/02/2006
Overview
Strates Shows, America's only railroad carnival, travels the United States during a seven-month season, transporting personnel and equipment with 61 rail cars and 34 trucks. Strates Shows has a history dating back to 1923 when James E. Strates, a Greek immigrant, began his first show.
The Orlando, Florida based carnival company uses a 61-car train to transport the show's equipment and employees to various locations throughout their seven-month season. In one season alone the train will visit 16 different locations and cover more than 6,500 miles.
