Loch Ness Monster (roller coaster) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Loch Ness Monster |
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The interlocking vertical loops
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| Busch Gardens Williamsburg | |
| Location | Busch Gardens Williamsburg |
| Park section | Scotland |
| Coordinates | 37°14′03″N 76°38′46″W / 37.234277°N 76.646°W |
| Status | Open |
| Opening date | June 6, 1978 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel |
| Designer | Ron Toomer |
| Model | Custom Looping Coaster |
| Track layout | Terrain |
| Lift/launch system | Two chain lift hills |
| Height | 130 ft (40 m) |
| Drop | 114 ft (35 m) |
| Length | 3,240 ft (990 m) |
| Speed | 60 mph (97 km/h) |
| Inversions | 2 |
| Duration | 2:10 |
| Max vertical angle | 55° |
| Capacity | 800 riders per hour |
| G-force | 3.5 |
| Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Loch Ness Monster at RCDB | |
The Loch Ness Monster is an exciting steel roller coaster located at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Virginia, a state in the United States. This famous ride was the very first roller coaster in the world to feature amazing interlocking loops! It's found in the park's fun Scottish-themed area.
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Ride Features and Thrills
The Loch Ness Monster roller coaster offers a thrilling adventure. It stands 130 feet (40 meters) tall and sends riders plunging down a 114-foot (35 meter) drop. You'll zoom along the track at speeds up to 60 miles per hour (97 km/h).
Interlocking Loops
A super cool feature of this ride is its two interlocking vertical loops. This means the loops are connected and pass through each other! When it opened in 1978, no other roller coaster had ever done this before. It was a world first!
Twists, Turns, and Tunnels
The ride also includes a special part called a helix tunnel. This is where the track twists and turns inside a dark tunnel. You'll also go up two different chain lift hills during the ride. These lifts pull the train up to the highest points before you zoom down. The entire ride lasts about 2 minutes and 10 seconds.
A Coaster Landmark
The Loch Ness Monster is recognized as an important roller coaster. It has been named an American Coaster Enthusiasts Coaster Landmark. This special title is given to roller coasters that are historically significant or unique. It means the ride is a big part of roller coaster history!
Images for kids
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Interlocking loops of the Loch Ness Monster with Griffon on the left.
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