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Roller coaster · Family Entertainment
Big Dipper
Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc. & William Strickler · Wooden Coaster / Holzachterbahn · opened 07/1923
3.40 (15)
- Height
- 18.3 m
- Length
- 1,005.8 m
- Count (number of trips)
- 68
Description
A world famous classic roller coaster and an icon of the Pleasure Beach! The ultimate woodie coaster!
The Big Dipper is a classic wooden roller coaster with five fantastic drops and an abundance of curves for those looking for a thrill.
Hints:
Size restriction: from 1.17 m
Age restriction: -no restriction-
Photo: Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Specialities:
- August 1998: The American Richard Rodriguez set the world record in 1000 hours of roller coaster ride
- 2000: Overbid his record and drove 2000 hours
Technical Specifications
- Type
- Wooden Coaster / Holzachterbahn
- Manufacturer
- Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc. & William Strickler
- Designer
- John A. Miller
- Opening (DD/MM/YYYY)
- 07/1923
- Length
- 1,005.8 m
- Height
- 18.3 m
- Ride Time
- 02:30 Min.
- Trains
- 2
- Cars per train
- 3
- Rows per car
- 4
- Seats per row
- 2
- Seats per train
- 24
- Seats overall
- 48
- Indoor/Outdoor
- Outdoor
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