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Spinning Roller Coasters
A spinning roller coaster is a roller coaster with cars that rotate on a vertical axis. Models Virginia Reel roller coaster, Virginia Reel The first spinning roller coaster was the Tickler, built in 1908 by Henry Riehl at Luna Park (Coney Island, 1903), Luna Park. Instead of trains, the ride had tubs with seats built around the perimeter facing inward. These tubs spun freely on their chassis as they travelled down the track, sitting in a trough configuration similar to that of a side friction roller coaster. Known as a Virginia Reel, these spinning coasters did not have big hills or drops, but instead, were designed to feature many sharp turns. Toward the end of the track layout were two helices, followed by a drop into a dark tunnel. The last full size Virginia Reel operated at Blackpool Pleasure Beach and closed in 1982. Spinning wild mouse coasters In 1997, the first spinning wild mouse roller coaster opened at the defunct Hunt's Pier, Dinosaur Beach pier at Wildwood, New J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phantasialand Winjas Chaise
Phantasialand is a theme park in Brühl, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany that attracts approximately 2 million visitors annually. It was opened in 1967 by Gottlieb Löffelhardt and Richard Schmidt. Although starting as a family-oriented park, it has added thrill rides, especially in recent years. Following the example of Europa-Park, it has also decided to attract business customers, calling spring the slogan "Business to Pleasure". Phantasialand is known for its high theming detail. It introduces new attractions more often compared to other German theme parks, to compensate for its small area; and is regularly voted one of the world's best theme parks. Among its thrill rides is Taron (roller coaster), Taron, the world's third fastest multi-launch coaster; Black Mamba (roller coaster), Black Mamba, a Bolliger & Mabillard inverted coaster; and a themed Mine Train roller coaster called Colorado Adventure, which runs between some of the mountains in the park's Wild West section, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
