Loch Ness Monster (roller coaster)
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 | |
|---|---|
 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 | |
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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