Negative-G - Lake Compounce 2014

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The Trolley at Lake Compounce Amusement Park, Bristol, Connecticut

Lake Compounce's Lakeside Trolley is a great way to not have to walk the length of the lake to go and ride the Thunder Rapids or Sky Ride which are located past Boulder Dash's turnaround away from the rest of the park.

The Lakeside Trolley is also something special as it is one of the oldest rides in the park as the car entered service in 1911 where it ran in and around New Haven, CT.

One of the stops this trolley car made during its normal operating life was at Lake Compounce.

It ran as a trolley from 1911 until 1935 when it was retired. Lake Compounce was not a "trolley park" as the park predated the local trolley system and was not built to spur weekend ridership although a line went out to the park.

Lake Compounce Amusement Park, Bristol, Connecticut

The Lakeside Trolley like its name implies runs along the side of Lake Compounce. Across the lake work was progressing on Lake Compounce's new campground and cabin resort.