Roller Coaster (Lagoon) facts for kids
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Roller Coaster as viewed from the Sky Ride
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| Lagoon Amusement Park | |
| Location | Lagoon Amusement Park |
| Coordinates | 40°59′05″N 111°53′42″W / 40.984861°N 111.895137°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | 1921 |
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| Type | Wood |
| Designer | John A. Miller |
| Track layout | Double Out and Back |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 18.9 m (62 ft) |
| Length | 762 m (2,500 ft) |
| Speed | 45 mph (72 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Height restriction | 46 in (117 cm) |
| Trains | 2 trains with 4 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows for a total of 24 riders per train. |
| Roller Coaster at RCDB | |
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| Location | Farmington, Utah |
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| MPS | Lagoon Amusement Park, Farmington, Utah MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 12000883 |
| Added to NRHP | October 24, 2012 |
The Roller Coaster at Lagoon Amusement Park in Farmington, Utah, United States, is a super old and famous ride! People sometimes call it the White Roller Coaster. This is because it used to be painted white. It's a wooden roller coaster owned by Lagoon.
This exciting coaster was built way back in 1921. It has been operating ever since! The Roller Coaster is one of the oldest roller coasters still running in the whole world. It is also one of the oldest in the United States.
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The Roller Coaster's Story
The Roller Coaster was designed by a person named John A. Miller. It first opened in 1921. In 1953, a big fire caused damage to the coaster. The fire also burned down other parts of the park. Because of this, the ride's station and lift hill had to be rebuilt.
Over the years, the coaster has been updated. It has received computer upgrades and new trains. In 2005, it was named an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark. This award is given to classic and important roller coasters. In October 2012, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a special historical place.
Why is it Called the White Roller Coaster?
The ride's official name is just "Roller Coaster." But local people often call it the White Roller Coaster. This is because it used to be painted white. Recently, the park stopped painting the ride. So, it is slowly changing from white to its natural brown wood color. This helps to keep the Roller Coaster strong and safe. Even though it's mostly brown now, the nickname "White Roller Coaster" has stuck!
New Trains and Entrance
In early 2018, the ride got new trains from Great Coasters International. Before this, it used older trains from Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters. The entrance to the ride was also moved. It is now where the exit used to be. There is a wall at the new entrance that tells the history of the coaster. Even with these changes, the ride experience itself stayed the same.
How the Ride Works
The Roller Coaster adventure begins with a turn out of the station. Then, the train moves to the lift hill. Here, it slowly climbs up about 60 feet (18 meters) into the air.
After reaching the top, the train plunges down the first big hill! It then goes up the next hill and down again. The ride continues around a big turn to the west. Then, you go through several more hills. These hills gradually get smaller. After two more turns, the train returns safely to the station.
