Ep 12: Sydney Ghost Train Fire

In TTKG’s first fire-centric terrible case, 35 ride-goers boarded the Sydney Ghost Train ride in Luna Park. Seven of them would not leave the train tunnel alive. Inadequate fire-fighting measures and low staffing caused the fire to completely destroy the amusement park's ghost train. Was electrical faults to blame, or was there a more sinister and spooky arson the real explanation? This is a mystery that has yet to be solved over four decades later.

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Episode sources:

Cox, C. (2021, November, 16). The Haunting Tragedy of the 1979 Sydney Ghost Train Fire. The Lineup https://the-line-up.com/sydney-ghost-train-fire

Lindsay, H. & Mitchell, H. (2020, November 30) “The Ghost Train – Luna Park pt 1” [audio podcast episode]. Fairgound F*ck Ups. Piccolo Podcasts.

Noble, F. (July 7, 2021). ‘Unique’ Reward to crack case of deadly Luna Park Ghost Train Fire. 9News. https://www.9news.com.au/national/luna-park-ghost-train-fire-one-million-dollar-reward-for-infomation/1a9b7e93-9fee-40a8-a998-f777b335b846

No by-line (2010) Luna Park Ghost Train Fire. Monument Australia. https://monumentaustralia.org.au/themes/disaster/industrial/display/22130-luna-park-ghost-train-fire