The Tornado - Stricker's Grove - Ross, Ohio
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Wooden roller coaster at a private, family-owned amusement park, in the middle of a corn field near Ross, Ohio.
Waymark Code: WM8ADN
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 02/28/2010
Views: 6
The Tornado was designed by Al Collins, and built by Ralph Stricker in the middle of a cornfield. Construction started in 1990 and finished in 1993. The ride runs a single Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters train. The Tornado is a mirror image of the former John Allen designed Comet at the now defunct Rocky Glen Park.
It is the center piece ride of Stricker's Grove, a private amusement park that is only open to the public 4 days per year. The park is available mostly for private parties, church picnics, family reunions, etc.
Maximum Height: 55.00
Construction Material: Wood
Train Type: Multi Car
Car Type: Cars Above Track
Number of Inversions?: 0
Length of Ride: 2,080.00
Duration of Ride (time): 1:35
Water?: No
Included in Admission?: Yes
Host Park Name: Stricker's Grove
Minimum Height Restriction?: No
Number of Riders: 18
Top Speed: 48
Manufacturer of Ride: Track: Ralph Stricker; Train: Philadelphia Toboggan Co.
URL to Host Park: [Web Link]
Link to Ride Details: [Web Link]
"Express Pass" Available?: No
Cost: Not Listed
Minimum Height Required: Not Listed
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