and never an accident
The mechanics of the Aero Car have been modernized, but the actual Aero Car itself is the one and only from 100 years ago. We can thank Spanish engineer Leonardo Torres-Quevedo for this wonder. (for this reason, it is also called the Spanish Aero Car, though the name was officially changed by the Niagara Parks Commission to the Whirlpool Aero Car in 2004. Mostly, it is just known as the Aero Car) The car is suspended via six cables – three on the left and three on the right. Twenty-four wheels keep the car moving from point A to point B. You do nip in and out of the US, but because you're suspended in the air while border crossing, and both end points are in Canada, you don't need a passport.
It has been designated an International Historic Civil Engineering Work.
And, no, I have never been on it.
And, no, I have never been on it.
I've seen it many times, but you will never get me to ride it.
ReplyDeleteI would love to take a ride in this aero car. Fine photos.
ReplyDeleteHope there record goes for anther 100 years and more.
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100 eh. Impressive.
ReplyDeleteI have seen it many times but I have never taken a ride.
Wow, 100 and still going strong. :)
ReplyDeleteDiana
What a great engineering masterpiece for that long ago. It would be wonderful to be able to go on it.
ReplyDeleteI would love to ride this but somehow don't think I could get my husband on it.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful way to see the whirlpools of this mighty river! I would be too scared to ride this marvel though!
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that's pretty impressive!
ReplyDeleteI heard there were celebrations all weekend for this anniversary. I would love a trip over the rapids on this - rather than on a boat!
ReplyDeleteI would very much enjoy a ride!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't go on it although I've seen it many times!
ReplyDeleteGaranty over.
ReplyDeleteoh, don't say that!!
DeleteThis is the one thing I've never done at the Falls.
ReplyDeleteThat is really cool!
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