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Roller coaster · Adrenalin Action
Phoenix
Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters · Wooden Coaster / Holzachterbahn · opened 15.06.1985
4.10 (5)
- Height
- 23.8 m
- Length
- 975.4 m
- Speed
- 72.4 km/h
- Count (number of trips)
- 6
Description
This wooden roller coaster was built more than half a century ago, back then in Texas. In 1985, the Woodie - as wooden roller coasters are affectionately called by their fans - was brought back to life at Knoebels and has been thrilling old and young alike ever since, with a ride time of around 2 minutes.
Hints:
Height restriction: from 1.07 m
Age restriction: no restriction
History:
1947 to 1980 Location Playland Park, San Antonio, Texas under the name "Rocket"
1985 Commissioned by Knoebels
Photo: Poseidonsurfer
Technical Specifications
- Type
- Wooden Coaster / Holzachterbahn
- Manufacturer
- Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters
- Designer
- Herbert Paul Schmeck
- Opening (DD/MM/YYYY)
- 15.06.1985
- Building Cost
- 1.5 Mill. $
- Propulsion Method
- Chain Lift Hill / Kettenlift
- Length
- 975.4 m
- Height
- 23.8 m
- Highest drop
- 21.9 m
- max. Speed
- 72.4 km/h
- Elements
- Chain Lift Hill, Tunnel
- Ride Time
- 02:00 Min.
- Trains
- 2
- Cars per train
- 4
- Rows per car
- 3
- Seats per row
- 2
- Seats per car
- 6
- Seats per train
- 24
- Seats overall
- 48
- Indoor/Outdoor
- Outdoor
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