Ep. 88: The 1979 Ghost Train Fire, Sydney, Australia

Scary Savannah and Beyond

This week we dive into the mysterious unsolved fire at an amusement park on the Syndey Harbor, Luna Park.

What caused the fire on the ride “The Ghost Train”, taking the lives of seven people.

Was it arson? Or faulty wiring? Or a discarded cigarette? Or something more sinister?

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References:

https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/luna-park-s-big-smile-gets-a-facelift-to-honour-those-who-saved-it-20230502-p5d4zx.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luna_Park_Sydney

https://the-line-up.com/sydney-ghost-train-fire

https://coroners.nsw.gov.au/documents/findings/1979/luna_park_fire_1977_-_findings.pdf

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-30/police-claims-abe-saffron-behind-luna-park-fire/12321044

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-24/the-untold-stories-about-luna-parks-ghost-train-fire/13259246

https://monumentaustralia.org.au/themes/disaster/industrial/display/22130-luna-park-ghost-train-fire