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Loch Ness Monster (roller coaster)
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The Loch Ness Monster is a roller coaster located of Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Designed by Ron Toomer
of Arrow Dynamics
, the Loch Ness Monster was the world's tallest roller coaster when it opened in 1978. It was the first continuous circuit coaster and is a coaster to contain interlocking loops. In 2008, the ride celebrated its 30th anniversary.
The ride, located in the Scottish themed area of the park, also features a helix tunnel, two lift hills and a 114 feet (34.7 m) drop, is classified as an American Coaster Enthusiasts
Coaster Landmark.
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As the train starts to move, a voice recording says, "Thank you, and enjoy your ride on the legendary Loch Ness Monster!" After departing from the station, the train reaches the 130 feet (39.6 m) lift hill with a small and tight turn (with views of Apollo's Chariot's
huging chain lift hill and first drop) bringing it to a 114 feet (34.7 m) drop towards the park's
Rhine River' below. A large upward hill crosses over the park's 'Land of the Dragons' and trim brakes bring riders to the first of the two interlocking loops. After the loop, the train makes a turn and to a block brake
, which then leads into a covered tunnel/helix.
Inside the tunnel, the train makes 2.75 circular turns before coming to the end of the tunnel. The tunnel has had various lights and special effects over the years, including a light up picture of the cartoon Loch Ness Monster, and now has one strobe that goes off at about the beginning of the second revolution. The on-ride photo was once taken inside the tunnel, but has since been changed to a position after the second loop. As the train exits the tunnel at the end of the helix a small brake run slows the train to ascend a smaller second lift hill.
The train makes a wide turn after the lift and drops downward into the second loop. The train then goes uphill again before being brought to a stop by the final brake.
Ron Toomer
Ron Toomer was one of the prominent roller coaster designers in the world...
of Arrow Dynamics
Arrow Dynamics
Arrow Dynamics was a roller coaster and amusement ride design company based in Clearfield, Utah, United States. In 2002, the company went bankrupt but was quickly bought by fellow amusement ride manufacturer S&S Power to form S&S Arrow. During its peak, Arrow Dynamics was responsible for some of...
, the Loch Ness Monster was the world's tallest roller coaster when it opened in 1978. It was the first continuous circuit coaster and is a coaster to contain interlocking loops. In 2008, the ride celebrated its 30th anniversary.
The ride, located in the Scottish themed area of the park, also features a helix tunnel, two lift hills and a 114 feet (34.7 m) drop, is classified as an American Coaster Enthusiasts
American Coaster Enthusiasts
The American Coaster Enthusiasts is an organization dedicated to the enjoyment and preservation of roller coasters. Membership is open to anyone with payment of yearly dues, and membership benefits may include discounted admission to certain amusement parks...
Coaster Landmark.
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Apollo's Chariot
Apollo's Chariot is the first Bolliger & Mabillard hypercoaster, located at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, in James City County, Virginia.-Description:...
huging chain lift hill and first drop) bringing it to a 114 feet (34.7 m) drop towards the park's
Rhine River' below. A large upward hill crosses over the park's 'Land of the Dragons' and trim brakes bring riders to the first of the two interlocking loops. After the loop, the train makes a turn and to a block brake
Brake run
A brake run on a roller coaster is any section of track meant to slow or stop a roller coaster train. Brake runs may be located anywhere along the circuit of a coaster and may be designed to bring the train to a complete halt or to simply adjust the train's speed...
, which then leads into a covered tunnel/helix.
Inside the tunnel, the train makes 2.75 circular turns before coming to the end of the tunnel. The tunnel has had various lights and special effects over the years, including a light up picture of the cartoon Loch Ness Monster, and now has one strobe that goes off at about the beginning of the second revolution. The on-ride photo was once taken inside the tunnel, but has since been changed to a position after the second loop. As the train exits the tunnel at the end of the helix a small brake run slows the train to ascend a smaller second lift hill.
The train makes a wide turn after the lift and drops downward into the second loop. The train then goes uphill again before being brought to a stop by the final brake.