Chaos (Opryland USA)

Roller coaster in the United States
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Chaos
Opryland USA
Location Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Coordinates 36°12′35″N 86°41′41″W / 36.209629°N 86.694782°W / 36.209629; -86.694782
Park section Grizzly River Area
Status Defunct
Operated March 25, 1989 to October 25, 1997 [1]
Cost $7,000,000 USD
Statistics
Manufacturer Vekoma
Product Illusion
Type Steel - Enclosed
Riders per train 80
Hourly capacity 1,400
Propulsion Tire propelled lift
Top speed 31.1 mph
Length 2620 feet
Inversions 0
Duration 2:00
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Chaos was an enclosed steel roller coaster at Opryland USA in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Built by Vekoma, it opened on March 25, 1989 at a cost of $7,000,000 USD. The ride used numerous audio and visual effects, supplied by New York-based R/Greenberg Associates, to enhance the experience.[2][3]

History

Chaos opened on March 25, 1989.

After the closure of Opryland USA in 1997, many rides, including Chaos, were purchased by Six Flags (then known as Premier Parks) and placed at Old Indiana Fun-n-Water Park in Thorntown, Indiana, USA, a property Six Flags planned to develop.[4] In 2002, the property was sold off but a deal allowed Six Flags to keep rides on the property until 2006.

In early 2006, the train from Chaos (which was the longest in the world) was offered for sale. By this time, the track had been scrapped.

Design

Elements

Color scheme

Black track and supports.

Trains

Single train with 40 cars. In each car, riders are arranged inline in 2 rows, for a total of 80 riders per train.

References

  1. "Chaos". Thrillhunter.
  2. "Visitors face 'chaotic' year at Opryland". The Tennessean.
  3. "Opryland opens indoor roller coaster". The Jackson Sun.
  4. Hartmann, Stacey (1997-11-21). "13 Opryland rides sold". The Tennessean. Retrieved 2024-01-28.

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