Clown Coaster (Chessington World of Adventures)

Roller coaster in the United Kingdom
Clown Coaster
Chessington World of Adventures
Location Chessington, Greater London, England, UK
Park section Toy Town
Status Defunct
Operated 1987 to 2000
Statistics
Manufacturer Pinfari
Product Circus Clown
Type Steel - Kiddie
Track layout Oval
Propulsion Tire propelled lift
Inversions 0
HELP

Circus Clown was a steel kiddie roller coaster located at Chessington World of Adventures in Chessington, Greater London, England, UK.

History

The roller coaster was one of the original attractions which opened with the re-launched Chessington World of Adventures in 1987. Prior to this, the park was exclusively a zoo. At this time, the coaster was called Clownaround and was located in the Circus World area.[1] For the 1995 season, the Circus World area was removed and the coaster became part of the Toy Town area under the name Toytown Coaster.[2] During the 2000 season, the ride was called Clown Coaster. After the season, it was closed. Whether the ride was sold or scrapped is not known.

Design

The ride had an oval track layout.

Elements

Colour scheme

Blue track and white supports.

Trains

Single train with 4 cars. In each car, riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows, for a total of 16 riders per train.

References

External links

Articles on Chessington World of Adventures