Loch Ness Monster - Busch Gardens, VA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member RIclimber
N 37° 14.079 W 076° 38.790
18S E 353946 N 4122173
Loch Ness Monster was the first, and is the only coaster still operating, to feature interlocking loops. It was the World's Tallest Complete Circuit Roller Coaster 1978 - 1983.
Waymark Code: WM8148
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 01/07/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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Length: 3240'
Height: 130'
Drop: 114' 2"
Inversions: 2
Speed: 60 mph
Duration: 2:10
Vertical Angle: 55 Degrees.
G-Force: 3.5
Ride Elements:
* Interlocking loops
* Enclosed helix
* Two lift hills
Maximum Height: 130.00

Construction Material: Steel

Train Type: Multi Car

Car Type: Cars Above Track

Number of Inversions?: 2

Length of Ride: 3,240.00

Duration of Ride (time): 2:10

Water?: No

Included in Admission?: Yes

Host Park Name: Busch Gardens

Minimum Height Restriction?: Yes

Minimum Height Required: 48

Number of Riders: 24

Top Speed: 60

Manufacturer of Ride: Arrow Dynamics

URL to Host Park: [Web Link]

Link to Ride Details: [Web Link]

"Express Pass" Available?: Yes

Cost: Not Listed
Visit Instructions:

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