There is an inner track on this Ferris wheel which has a small car on it. As the wheel turns the car rolls backward because gravity keeps it on the bottom of the track.
The baskets are mounted on the outside of the wheel to clear the inner track. The wheel is raised to allow for this.
The car has a gear on the axle which spins 2 weights on the end of short strings. They strike wheels mounted on the wheels to make the musical sounds. Prewar wheels make the best sound.
Dave,
I just bought a musical ferris wheel erector kit on Ebay. Unfortunately no manual was included. Do you know how I might obtain a manual, instructions for this?
Thanks so much
Diane Schutz
Try contacting the author of this post, Dave Ware. His contact information is in the ACGHS Membership Directory.