Siberian Railway
 Main entrance of Siberian Railway | |
| Construction Cost | $32,000 (equivalent to $965,096 in 2021) |
|---|---|
| Admission | .25 (equivalent to $8 in 2021) |
| Profit | $85,310.30 (equivalent to $2,572,895 in 2021) |
The Siberian Railway was an attraction on The Pike that simulated a ride on a Russian railway.
Etymology
Before the Fair
Description
The Great Siberian was a train ride that utilized illusion over true movement. Visitors entered a Moscow railroad station and boarded one of four real Pullman cars behind a locomotive; but the train didn’t move forward. Whistles blared,engines roared, cars shook, while passengers viewed layered rolling murals that accentuated the depth of the Russian countryside such as Irkoutsk and Manchuria. Invisible blowers shot air at the passengers to heightened the motion and reality. `Stops’ were made in various cities where passengers could disembark and mingle with Russian actors.
Upon the final stop, passengers would get off, and for an additional 10 cents, visit a Russian Village. There, actors performed a wedding ceremony and showcased local music. Featured was a popular performance by the Russian Dance Troupe of 40 persons (for an additional charge).
