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 a steel roller coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in the U.S. state of Virginia. It was the world's first roller coaster to have interlocking loops. The ride is in the Scottish-themed area of the park. It also has a helix tunnel, two lift hills and a 114-foot (35 m) drop. This roller coaster is classified as an American Coaster Enthusiasts Coaster Landmark.
Images for kids
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Interlocking loops of the Loch Ness Monster with Griffon on the left.
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