Geopanic

Roller coaster in Japan
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Geopanic
Tokyo Dome City
Location Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
Park section Geopolis
Status Defunct
Operated 1992 to 15 January 2008
Rider height 100 cm minimum
Statistics
Manufacturer Togo
Type Steel - Enclosed
Riders per train 8
Propulsion 2 tyre propelled lifts
Top speed 43.3 km/h
Length 420 metres
Inversions 0
Drop angle 36°
Duration 2:12
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Geopanic (Japanese: ジオパニック) was a steel enclosed roller coaster previously located at Tokyo Dome City in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan. The ride closed on 15 January 2008. This closure was announced as a temporary closure for refurbishment, but the coaster would never reopen.

Design

Elements

Colour scheme

Black track and supports.

Trains

4 cars per train. In each car, riders are arranged 2 across in a single row, for a total of 8 riders per train. The train featured lap bars with over-the-shoulder restraints attached to the lap bars instead of the ride car, making for a very unusual type of restraint.

External links

  • Geopanic on the Roller Coaster DataBase.