Loch Ness Monster (roller coaster)
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| Loch Ness Monster | |
|---|---|
 The interlocking vertical loops | |
| Busch Gardens Williamsburg | |
| Location | Busch Gardens Williamsburg |
| Park section | Scotland |
| Coordinates | 37°14′03″N 76°38′46″W / 37.234277°N 76.646°WCoordinates: 37°14′03″N 76°38′46″W / 37.234277°N 76.646°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | June 6, 1978 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel |
| Manufacturer | Arrow Development |
| Designer | Ron Toomer |
| Model | Custom Looping Coaster |
| Track layout | Terrain |
| Lift/launch system | Two chain lift hills |
| Height | 130 ft (40 m) |
| Drop | 114 ft (35 m) |
| Length | 3,240 ft (990 m) |
| Speed | 60 mph (97 km/h) |
| Inversions | 2 |
| Duration | 2:10 |
| Max vertical angle | 55° |
| Capacity | 800 riders per hour |
| G-force | 3.5 |
| Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Loch Ness Monster at RCDB Pictures of Loch Ness Monster at RCDB | |
The Loch Ness Monster is a steel roller coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in the U.S. state of Virginia. It was the world's first roller coaster to have interlocking loops. The ride is in the Scottish-themed area of the park. It also has a helix tunnel, two lift hills and a 114-foot (35 m) drop. This roller coaster is classified as an American Coaster Enthusiasts Coaster Landmark.
Loch Ness Monster (roller Coaster) Media
Interlocking loops of the Loch Ness Monster with Griffon and Alpengeist on the left
The midcourse brake run and second lift hill
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