Park & Guest Transport (Trains, Trams & Shuttles): manufacturers, specs and reference projects
Wheeled or railed vehicles that move guests around a site under their own power (not cable-hauled): tourist/road trains, trams, heritage trolleys, and low-speed electric or utility passenger shuttles.
Our database currently lists 31 Park & Guest Transport (Trains, Trams & Shuttles) manufacturers & suppliers and 57 products in this category. The most documented include Severn Lamb, Deltrain SA, Chance Rides LLC, Gomaco Trolley Company and Club Car. Suppliers are headquartered mainly in United States (17), China (5), United Kingdom (2) and Italy (2). Between them they have 39 reference installations on file.
Typical products and sub-types: Trackless rubber-tyred road trains, rail-based tourist trains (narrow-gauge locomotive + coaches), road trams and heritage streetcars/trolleys, low-speed electric passenger shuttles and utility EVs (golf-cart class), tour vehicles on truck/van chassis.
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Park & Guest Transport (Trains, Trams & Shuttles) suppliers (31)
- Severn Lamb (United Kingdom)
UK manufacturer of visitor-transportation vehicles for parks and attractions - diesel and electric park trains, road/land trains, trams and trolleys, plus utility EVs.
- Deltrain SA (Portugal)
Portuguese (Sesimbra) manufacturer of trackless / road trains used to transport guests around theme parks, tourist sites, and recreational venues.
- Chance Rides LLC (United States)
US (Wichita, Kansas) manufacturer with 65 years in amusement rides — zero-emission lithium-battery C.P. Huntington trains, carousels in a range of sizes, guest-transport trams (including the new all-electric eTRAM), thrill rides…
- Gomaco Trolley Company (United States)
US builder of replica vintage trolleys and streetcars (Birney-style and custom heritage liveries) for tourist, resort and downtown circulator transport; a specialist division of GOMACO Corporation with decades of heritage-vehicle building…
- Club Car (United States)
US manufacturer of golf cars and utility/guest-transport vehicles, with a dedicated resort-transportation line (Tempo 2+2, Villager 8) marketed directly to hotels, resorts and parks for guest shuttling.
- Dotto S.r.l. (Italy)
Italian manufacturer of tourist trains - trackless rubber-tyred road trains and rail-based trains (Classic, Modern, Funny, Rail lines), largely electric - used for guest transport at parks, zoos and resorts, since its first train was built…
- GEM (Global Electric Motorcars) (United States)
US manufacturer of low-speed electric vehicles (LSVs) - compact passenger and utility EVs used as guest shuttles and utility runabouts at resorts, campuses and parks; a Polaris Inc. brand since 2011.
- Yamaha Golf-Car Company (United States)
North American arm of Yamaha Motor's golf-car and utility-vehicle business; supplies low-speed electric passenger and utility vehicles (including UMAX and Pilotcar LSV lines) used for resort and park guest transport.
- E-Z-GO (United States)
US manufacturer of golf cars and low-speed utility/passenger vehicles under Textron Specialized Vehicles; supplies electric shuttle and utility models used for guest transport at resorts, parks and large venues.
- Star EV Corporation (United States)
- Columbia Vehicle Group (United States)
US manufacturer of electric utility and passenger vehicles (Columbia and Tomberlin brands) - carts and low-speed shuttles used for guest transport and grounds operations at resorts and parks.
- Zhengzhou Beston Amusement Equipment Co., Ltd. (China)
- Senyo Kogyo Co. Ltd. (Japan)
Osaka-based amusement ride manufacturer (Senyo Kogyo) with a portfolio spanning Ferris wheels, coasters, family rides, park transport and dark rides.
- Tianjin Brother Tourist Train Co.,Ltd (China)
Tianjin manufacturer (est. 1993, Tianjin Free Trade Zone) of tourist and shopping-mall trains — trackless, tracked, diesel, steam-styled and electric models — with one of the world's largest dedicated train-production bases…
- Wattman World (Netherlands)
Netherlands-based global sales office for Wattman Trains & Trams, coordinating international sales and inventory for trackless mall and visitor-transport trains.
- Guangzhou Shunhong Entertainment Equipment Co., Ltd (China)
- Wattman USA Inc. (United States)
- ILERTREN (Spain)
Spanish (Lleida, Catalonia) manufacturer of road-going tourist trains for parks, resorts and municipal sightseeing routes, selling through a dealer network across Europe and Latin America.
- Original Jumping Pillows / Dino Carts (United States)
Tennessee-based manufacturer with nearly 30 years in business, best known for its inflatable "jumping pillow" trampolines sold to resorts, campgrounds, parks and agritourism operators worldwide (28,000+ units sold), and the U.S…
- EVtrain AS (Norway)
Norwegian supplier (Ålesund) of fully electric trackless guest trains tailored for Scandinavian and European park conditions — TUV-approved units with up to 240 km range, 54-passenger capacity, regenerative braking and fast charging…
- Intermountain Lift, Inc. (United States)
Springville, Utah metal fabricator manufacturing funicular/incline lift systems and tram-trolley equipment for parks and attractions, and a fabricator of roller coaster track and components — documented on RCDB and Coasterpedia, including…
- Ital-Resina di Di Talia Angelo (Italy)
Italian family-run manufacturer of tourist trains on rails and locomotives, traditional and artisanal carousels, and coin-operated rocking and spinning kiddie rides for funfairs, parks and FECs.
- John H. Rundle Ltd. (United Kingdom)
Long-established British amusement-engineering company manufacturing new rides including gallopers, road trains, old-time cars, chair-o-planes, and juvenile rides, while providing refurbishment, spares, lighting, engineering, inspection…
- Mahoning Valley Manufacturing, Inc. (United States)
Beloit, Ohio manufacturer (Mahoning Valley Manufacturing, mvmi.com) of commercial rental strollers, wagons and Safari-line guest vehicles for attractions, zoos and public venues, alongside metal stamping and fabrication; corroborated via…
- Majestic Trains (United States)
- Marcotec LLC GOPOTRAINS (United States)
Manufacturer of trains, trams, and trolleys operating under the GOPOTRAINS brand, owned by Luc Goemaere.
- Metransport (United States)
Arizona-based manufacturer of guest-transport vehicles, including carts, cycles, trains, trams, and trolleys.
- Ride On Railroad (United States)
Utah-based manufacturer of trains, trams, and trolleys for guest transport, listed on IAAPA Connect+ under contact Markus Anderson (email domain rideonrailroad.com).
- RYDZ USA LLC (United States)
US manufacturer of 8-passenger electric low-speed vehicles for resorts and attractions, designed for guest transport, VIP service, branded activations, and food & beverage integration.
- Suzhou Fwu-Long Amusement Equipment Co., Ltd. (China)
Suzhou-based manufacturer of amusement and aquatic equipment with a 5,000 m² workshop.
- ZhuZhou CRRC Special Equipment Technology Co. Ltd. (China)
Zhuzhou-based CRRC-group subsidiary (formerly Zhuzhou CSR Special Equipment Technology) supplying guest-transport and amusement systems — P26 monorails and double-track trains, H-bahn suspended transit, archaized steam and battery/electric…
Park & Guest Transport (Trains, Trams & Shuttles) products and specs (57)
- ABC Rides – Suspended Flight — ABC Engineering AG
Suspended powered monorail with flexible track and theming; ride 80–140s, speed 1.5 or 3 m/s, max 5% grade, min curve radius 5m.
59×51 m; ride length 223 m · 2-pax vehicle: 360 pph; 4-pax: 600 pph
- Beston – BNTT Trackless Train — Zhengzhou Beston Amusement Equipment Co., Ltd.
Locomotive + coach length ~3.8-5.2 m depending on model; ~1.8-1.9 m wide, ~2.0-2.2 m tall · Range from 6 to 40 passengers across BNTT-6/8/16/20/40 series (kiddie ride-on version carries ~500 kg total load)
- Chance Rides – C.P. Huntington Train — Chance Rides LLC
Replica 1863-style narrow-gauge locomotive train, Chance Rides' longstanding flagship people-mover.
~100+ passengers (multi-car train)
- Chance Rides – Electric eTRAM — Chance Rides LLC
All-electric passenger tram co-developed with Sweden's EVX Mobility.
15-ft turning radius · Seats 24 including driver
- Chance Rides – Sunliner II — Chance Rides LLC
Open-air road tram for guest transport at theme parks, zoos and entertainment venues.
30-ft turning radius (power unit + 3 trailing units) · Up to 116 passengers (power unit + 3 trailing units)
- Columbia – Journeyman — Columbia Vehicle Group
Configurable electric passenger/utility vehicle series for hospitality, education and campus guest transport.
104-140 in (L, varies by model) x 53.5 in (W with mirrors); 64-96 in wheelbase · 2-8 passengers across six models; rated capacity 800-1,300 lb
- E-Z-GO – Freedom RXV — E-Z-GO
Golf-cart-class low-speed vehicle usable as a resort/park guest shuttle; ELiTE lithium or 13.5 hp gas EFI powertrain, top speed 12 mph ± 0.5 mph.
92.5-93 in (L) x 45-46.5 in (W); 45.7-70.5 in (H, with/without roof) · 2-4 passengers; 500-800 lb load capacity
- E-Z-GO – RXV — E-Z-GO
Golf-cart-class low-speed vehicle usable as a resort/park guest shuttle; ELiTE lithium (56.7V, Samsung SDI) or 13.5 hp gas EFI powertrain, top speed 12 mph.
92.5 in (L) x 45 in (W); 47.5-68.5 in (H, with/without roof) · 2-4 passengers; 500 lb (2-pax) / 800 lb (4-pax electric) load capacity
- GEM – e2 — GEM (Global Electric Motorcars)
Compact street-legal LSV for short guest/staff trips and tight parking at resorts and campuses.
103 in (L) x 55.5 in (W) x 73 in (H) · 1-2 passengers; GVWR 2,000 lb
- GEM – e4 — GEM (Global Electric Motorcars)
GEM's most popular/versatile street-legal LSV, positioned as a general-purpose resort/campus guest and light-cargo vehicle.
135 in (L) x 55.5 in (W) x 73 in (H); 101 in wheelbase · 1-4 passengers; GVW 2,500 lb, payload 1,364 lb
- GEM – e6 — GEM (Global Electric Motorcars)
GEM's largest passenger model, marketed as "the ultimate electric shuttle" and an SUV/van alternative for resort and park guest transport.
167 in (L) x 55.5 in (W) x 73 in (H); 134 in wheelbase; 220 in turning radius · 1-6 passengers; GVW 3,000 lb, payload 1,518 lb
- Gomaco – 15-Bench Open-Style Trolley — Gomaco Trolley Company
Historically accurate open-air reproduction of the J.G. Brill Company's 1597-1600 series trolleys, in production since 1982 (four cars built for sites in MA, IA, FL and CO).
43.5 ft (L) x 10.1 ft (W) x 11.8 ft (H); ~34,000 lb · 90 seated passengers (11 walk-over benches + 3 stationary benches)
- Severn Lamb – 6001 Series (Road Tram) — Severn Lamb
High-capacity road-based tram. Max gradient 15%, max speed 15mph/25kph.
turning circle 23ft/7m · 16–125 pax
- Severn Lamb – 7000 Series (Trolley Tram) — Severn Lamb
Vintage streetcar-styled tram. Max gradient 15%, max speed 15mph/25kph.
turning circle 23ft/7m · 16–125 pax
- Severn Lamb – Adventure Truck — Severn Lamb
Tour vehicle on commercial or ex-military chassis, optional trailer.
turning circle 18m · 30–35 pax (truck only), up to 75 pax with trailer
- Severn Lamb – Landau — Severn Lamb
Battery-electric vintage-carriage-styled power car + 3-part trailer.
turning circle 15m · 45 pax
- Severn Lamb – Lincoln (Rail Train) — Severn Lamb
Locomotive + tender + coach rail train, 24"/610mm gauge.
loco+tender 32'9"×5'0"×7'10"; coach 25'11"×5'1"×7'7" · up to 192 pax (4 coaches) or 144 adults max
- Severn Lamb – SL Land Train (Road Train) — Severn Lamb
Land Rover-chassis-based road train, max gradient 15%, max speed 16 km/h. Electric or diesel, open or enclosed, 4-wheel steering.
turning circle 12m · coaches up to 20 pax; full train up to 60 pax
- Severn Lamb – Solar Shuttle — Severn Lamb
Lightweight electric shuttle with roof solar panels supplying 30–80% of energy depending on region.
turning circle 9.4m · 12–24 pax
- Severn Lamb – Vision (Road Train) — Severn Lamb
All-electric road train with fully-enclosed panoramic coaches; wheelchair-accessible option.
turning circle 12m · 45–60 pax total, up to 17/coach
- Star EV – M-Series Electric Shuttle Bus — Star EV Corporation
Lead-acid (12x 6V Trojan T-105) or optional lithium batteries; 10 hp (14-pax) or 12 hp (23-pax) AC motor; top speed 18 mph.
14P: 196 in (L) x 60 in (W) x 81 in (H), 105 in wheelbase | 23P: 224 in (L) x 71 in (W) x 90 in (H), 135 in wheelbase · 14 or 23 passengers
- Star EV – Sirius — Star EV Corporation
Street-legal golf-cart-class LSV positioned as Star EV's luxury line, usable for resort/campus guest shuttling.
123 in (L) x 47 in (W) x 77 in (H, Sirius 4 example); 96 in wheelbase; 5.75 in ground clearance · 2, 4 or 6 passengers depending on variant
- Yamaha – Drive2 PTV — Yamaha Golf-Car Company
Golf-cart-class personal transport vehicle usable for park/resort guest circulation - independent suspension on all wheels, automotive styling, LED lighting, Bluetooth/USB.
93.6 in (L) x 47.3 in (W) x 70.2 in (H, with suntop); 64.4 in wheelbase · 2 passengers
- Chance Rides – Tramstar HD — Chance Rides LLC
Heavy-duty open-air tram built on an E450 Ford chassis for higher pulling capacity, aimed at parks/attractions moving guests over moderate distances.
30-ft turning radius (power unit + 3 trailing units)
- Club Car – Tempo 2+2 — Club Car
Gas (14 hp) or electric (flooded lead-acid) drivetrain, up to 19 mph.
4 passengers (2+2 layout, rear seat folds to cargo bed)
- Club Car – Transporter — Club Car
Value-oriented guest transport vehicle for campuses, resorts and airports, with rustproof aircraft-grade aluminum chassis/body/bed resistant to water, chemicals, salt and fertilizer.
4 or 6 passengers
- Club Car – Villager 6 — Club Car
Marketed for resorts, festivals and weddings.
6 passengers (fold-down rear seat converts to 4 pax + cargo)
- Club Car – Villager 8 — Club Car
Club Car's flagship resort transportation vehicle - "stretch limo" positioning with automotive styling, spacious cabin, rustproof aluminum frame, daytime running lamps and four-wheel braking.
8 passengers
- Deltrain – Delga Diamond — Deltrain SA
Enclosed/premium wagon variant of the Delga platform.
up to 84 pax/wagon
- Deltrain – Tagus Diamond — Deltrain SA
Enclosed/premium wagon variant of the Tagus platform, 4WD tourist-train chassis.
up to 84 pax/wagon
- Deltrain – Vision — Deltrain SA
Electric trackless tourist train/shuttle for urban, waterfront, campus and zoo routes.
up to 57 pax (wagon-dependent)
- Gomaco – Battery-Powered Trolley — Gomaco Trolley Company
Self-contained, wire-free battery-electric trolley for sites without overhead power infrastructure - installed at Americana at Brand (Glendale, CA, lead car #1717 + unpowered trailer) and Taroko Park (Kaohsiung, Taiwan, car #ML666), transporting guests around…
7 benches
- Severn Lamb – Arrow River (Rail Train) — Severn Lamb
Small-gauge (610mm) rail train. Min turn radius 8m, max gradient 1.5%, max speed 16 km/h. Diesel or electric drive, open or enclosed coach.
16–48 pax (8 or 12/coach)
- Severn Lamb – Bristol (Rail Train) — Severn Lamb
English-style flexible rail train with lift-up sides for maintenance, 610mm gauge.
42–96 pax (up to 24/coach, max 4 coaches)
- Severn Lamb – Jupiter (Rail Train) — Severn Lamb
19th-century American-style rail train, 914mm gauge.
160–320 pax (4 coaches)
- Severn Lamb – Single Deck Trolley — Severn Lamb
Heritage tracked streetcar/trolley, brass/wood construction, optional LED.
20–40 pax
- Severn Lamb – Texan (Rail Train) — Severn Lamb
Medium-capacity rail train, 610mm gauge.
42–96 pax (up to 24/coach, max 4 coaches)
- Yamaha – Pilotcar PC-4 — Yamaha Golf-Car Company
Street-legal electric low-speed vehicle (LSV) for resort/campus guest shuttling, distributed by Yamaha Golf-Car Company under an exclusive Pilotcar partnership.
4+2 seating
- Deltrain – Delga Fresh — Deltrain SA
Open-air wagon variant of the Delga trackless-train platform.
- Deltrain – Tagus Fresh — Deltrain SA
Open-air wagon variant of the Tagus trackless-train platform.
- Dotto Trains – Classic Line — Dotto S.r.l.
Traditional-style rubber-tyred road train, offered in many combinations.
- Dotto Trains – Funny Line — Dotto S.r.l.
Playful/whimsical-themed rubber-tyred road train aimed at child appeal.
- Dotto Trains – Modern Line — Dotto S.r.l.
Contemporary-design rubber-tyred road train.
- Dotto Trains – Rail Line — Dotto S.r.l.
Fixed-rail tourist trains (theme-park style, as opposed to rubber-tyred road trains).
- Gomaco – Double E Hybrid Propulsion Trolley — Gomaco Trolley Company
Dual electric-over-electric propulsion system (overhead line or self-contained battery, switchable on the go) retrofitted to reconditioned heritage trolleys - debuted on Melbourne trolley #799.
- Gomaco – Replica Birney Trolley — Gomaco Trolley Company
New-build replica of the early-1900s Birney single-truck streetcar, Gomaco's most widely deployed heritage design since its first build in 1999 - fleets are running as tourist/downtown-circulator transport in Tampa FL, Charlotte NC and Little Rock AR.
- Park Trains (Elephant Train, Undersea World Train) — Guangzhou Elong Animation Technology Co. Ltd.
Elong's park train line includes the Elephant Train and Undersea World Train theming variants, each a 2000W, ~40m-track guest transport train.
- Severn Lamb – 9000 Series (Road Tram) — Severn Lamb
High-capacity tram for demanding/airport environments, adaptable to narrow/wide roads and trailer widths.
- Severn Lamb – 9000ST — Severn Lamb
- Severn Lamb – Double Deck Trolley — Severn Lamb
- Severn Lamb – Fusion Passenger EV (2+2/4+2/6+2) — Severn Lamb
- Severn Lamb – Fusion Utility EV (Short/Medium/Long Bed) — Severn Lamb
- Severn Lamb – GEM Compact Mobility EV (e2/e4/e6/WAV) — Severn Lamb
- Severn Lamb – GEM Utility EV (Ambulance/eL XD/eX UTV Truck) — Severn Lamb
- Severn Lamb – ShuttlePro XL — Severn Lamb
- Severn Lamb – SL Land Rover Series — Severn Lamb
- Severn Lamb – Ultra Light Rail (ULR Express) — Severn Lamb
Frequently asked questions
Who are the main Park & Guest Transport (Trains, Trams & Shuttles) manufacturers & suppliers?
We track 31 companies supplying Park & Guest Transport (Trains, Trams & Shuttles), including Severn Lamb, Deltrain SA, Chance Rides LLC, Gomaco Trolley Company and Club Car. The largest clusters are in United States (17), China (5), United Kingdom (2) and Italy (2). 12 of them have documented reference installations, which is usually the best shortlist filter.
How much space is needed for Park & Guest Transport (Trains, Trams & Shuttles)?
23 of the 57 products in this category publish a footprint. Examples: Severn Lamb – Adventure Truck — turning circle 18m; Severn Lamb – Landau — turning circle 15m; Severn Lamb – SL Land Train (Road Train) — turning circle 12m. Space requirements vary with layout and theming, so treat published figures as a starting envelope and confirm with the supplier.
What throughput or capacity can Park & Guest Transport (Trains, Trams & Shuttles) products achieve?
37 products publish a capacity figure. Examples: Severn Lamb – Landau — 45 pax; Gomaco – Battery-Powered Trolley — 7 benches; Severn Lamb – Single Deck Trolley — 20–40 pax. Throughput depends on vehicle count, dispatch interval and operations, so compare like with like.
Which Park & Guest Transport (Trains, Trams & Shuttles) suppliers have reference installations?
12 of the 31 suppliers have documented installations on file, 39 in total — for example Severn Lamb (Mail Rail – The Postal Museum, London, United Kingdom (2017)), Chance Rides LLC (Camp Snoopy – Michigan's Adventure, USA (2021)) and Gomaco Trolley Company (Taroko Park Trolley – Kaohsiung, Taiwan (2016)). Ask the database for installations in a market comparable to yours.
What counts as Park & Guest Transport (Trains, Trams & Shuttles), and what is classified elsewhere?
Wheeled or railed vehicles that move guests around a site under their own power (not cable-hauled): tourist/road trains, trams, heritage trolleys, and low-speed electric or utility passenger shuttles. Not included here: Cable-hauled transport (gondolas, chairlifts, funiculars) → Aerial Ropeways & Cable Transport. Rides on a closed circuit built for thrill/entertainment rather than point-to-point site transport → the relevant coaster or flat-ride vertical. Staff/maintenance-only utility vehicles (not guest-carrying) → out of scope.
How do I shortlist a Park & Guest Transport (Trains, Trams & Shuttles) supplier?
Start from your venue type, available space and target audience, then filter by reference installations in a comparable market. Ask the database: describe your project and it returns the Park & Guest Transport (Trains, Trams & Shuttles) suppliers and products that fit, with specs and reference projects.