Shelby City Park has an operating Carousel.

City Park Carousel, Shelby City Park, Shelby, NC Spillman, 1919?, 3 row, Portable, 32 j, 2 ch, b/o 1923 Artizan/Wurlitzer A-2, Four menagerie animals (2dog, 1 lion - Looff and 1 elephant - Looff) on display. Chariots recent carvings. Purchased Oct 31 1951 by J.E.Strates and Dr.J.S.Dorton for $6500 for city. Operated in park from 1952-1984. Restored 1998. History: OL unk, unk? to ?, Atomic Rides & Amusements, Charleston, SC, unk? to 1951, Shelby City Park, Shelby, NC, 1952 to present.



Replica of the classic F-3 diesel that actually is powered by a four cylinder air-cooled Wisconsin engine.The Restoration of the Train itself was completed and installed on brand new track in the spring of 2000.

CREDITS: Excerpts - City of Shelby