Atomic

Roller coaster in Japan
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Atomic
Greenland
Location Arao, Kumamoto, Japan
Coordinates 32°59′23″N 130°27′52″E / 32.989859°N 130.464527°E / 32.989859; 130.464527
Park section North Gate
Status Defunct
Operated 27 February 1980 to 2009
Statistics
Manufacturer Senyo Kogyo
Product Atomic Coaster B2
Builder Meisho Amusement Machines
Type Steel - Shuttle
Track layout Shuttle loop
Riders per train 24
Propulsion Chain lift hill
Height 38 metres
Top speed 80 km/h
Length 265 metres
Track inversions 1
Rider inversions 2
Duration 2:40
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Atomic (Japanese: アトミックコースター) was a steel shuttle roller coaster previously located at Greenland in Arao, Kumamoto, Japan.

History

The roller coaster was closed in the 2009 season, with its vertical loop remaining at the park as decoration.

Design

Elements

The train engaged the Chain lift hill forwards, traversing the rest of the layout backwards.

Colour scheme

Mint track and white supports. The vertical loop features yellow supports.

Trains

Single train with 6 cars. In each car, riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows, for a total of 24 riders per train.

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