Corkscrew (Toshimaen)

Roller coaster in Japan
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Corkscrew
Toshimaen
Location Mukouyama, Nerima, Tokyo, Japan
Coordinates 35°44′47″N 139°38′43″E / 35.746392°N 139.645272°E / 35.746392; 139.645272
Status Defunct
Operated 7 July 1979 to 31 August 2020
Rider height 110 cm minimum
Statistics
Manufacturer Arrow Dynamics
Product Corkscrew
Type Steel
Riders per train 24
Propulsion Chain lift hill
Height 21 metres
Top speed 63 km/h
Length 383 metres
Inversions 2
Drop angle 42.5°
Duration 1:24
G-Force 1.5
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Corkscrew (Japanese: コークスクリュー) was a steel roller coaster previously located at Toshimaen in Mukouyama, Nerima, Tokyo, Japan. It was built by Arrow Dynamics and opened on 7 July 1979. The ride closed with the park on 31 August 2020.[1]

Design

Elements

Colour scheme

Blue track and white supports.

Trains

6 cars per train. In each car, riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows, for a total of 24 riders per train. The trains had different styling to those found on other Arrow Dynamics coasters. They were similar to Drachen Fire at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Canyon Blaster at Adventuredome.

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References

  1. "Tokyo amusement park Toshimaen closes doors after 94 years of history". Kyodo News. 31 August 2020. Retrieved 14 December 2020.

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