Manufacturer:
Harry Traver Company - Beaver Falls, PA

Year installed: 1925

History:
The Tumble Bug ride was once quite popular at amusement parks. There were two variations. One looked like a bug, hence the name Tumble Bug. The second looked like a turtle and is the reason that this ride is sometimes called the Turtle Ride.

The bug traveled around a circular undulating track, usually in a counter-clockwise rotation.
In 1927, a 48 passenger (6 car), 100 foot diameter Tumble Bug cost $12,500. Rides with 4 or 3 cars cost less.

There are two operating full size Tumble Bug rides left. Both of them are in Pennsylvania.

The one at Conneaut Lake is the oldest, dating from 1925.
Conneaut Lake Park (Bug) - Conneaut Lake, PA
Kennywood Park (Turtle) - West Mifflin, PA

• CLICK HERE for the Tumble Bug Re-opening Ceremony.