Jolly Roger (Amusement Rides) Ltd Troy the Tractor (Green) Kiddie Ride

The Troy the Tractor kiddie ride is a popular children’s attraction released by Jolly Roger in April 2004, with production beginning in late 2003. It has appeared in many different colours over the years, including red, blue, and green. The design features an anthropomorphic tractor character named **Troy**, making it easily recognisable in arcades, supermarkets, and shopping centres. --- Design and Features Troy features the classic **2001 JR control panel**, and when the ride is in motion, it plays realistic tractor engine sounds. The PRESS button—when functioning—typically plays a sequence of animal and horn sound effects, including a cockerel, goat, horn, and sheep. Different units of the ride vary in both colour and in the placement of Troy’s chimney. Some versions have it positioned centrally, while others move it slightly to one side. --- Video Option Variant A Video Option version was introduced a few months after the original release. This model includes a built-in screen that displays footage of real tractors at work, courtesy of **WELLS Agricultural Contractors and Plant Hire**. Like the standard model, colours and chimney positions differ across units. Some known examples include: A green Video Option Troy found at Bernardo’s Children’s Store in Fleetwood, missing its video screen (similar to certain Scoop rides with absent screens). A rare red V2 Video Option Troy at Leckwith Road ASDA in Cardiff, Wales, featuring a unique attract-mode sound sequence that includes various animal noises and horn effects. --- Notable Sightings and Variants Several unusual or rare versions of Troy have been spotted over the years: A Troy fitted with the **2001–2003 Jolly Roger soundboard**, which repeats sound effects when the button is pressed too often. A scratched green Troy with no nameplate seen at Tesco Prestatyn in 2006. Canadian releases carrying GLH Vending stickers.