Afrika Expressen

Roller coaster in Iraq
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Afrika Expressen
Kirkuk Amusement Park
Location Kirkuk, Kirkuk, Iraq
Coordinates 35°24′32″N 44°22′33″E / 35.408868°N 44.375813°E / 35.408868; 44.375813
Status Defunct
Operated 2010 or later to 2017
Ölands Djur & Nöjespark
Name Afrika Expressen
Location Färjestaden, Kalmar, Sweden
Operated 2009 to 2011 or earlier
Hassans Nöjesfält
Name Galaxi 2000
Location Åhus, Skåne, Sweden
Operated 1985 to 2007
Statistics
Manufacturer SDC
Product Galaxi
Type Steel
Track layout Zyklon / Galaxi
Riders per train 4
Propulsion Chain lift hill
Inversions 0
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Afrika Expressen was a steel roller coaster previously located at Kirkuk Amusement Park in Kirkuk, Kirkuk, Iraq.

History

The coaster originally opened at Hassans Nöjesfält in 1985, operaring up to 2007, where it closed and was sold to Ölands Djur & Nöjespark. Its closure date at Ölands isn't known however. Its final known location was Kirkuk Amusemenet Park, where it opened somewhere around 2010. It eventually closed in 2017, with its future being unknown.

Design

Elements

Colour scheme

Red track and white supports.

Trains

Single cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows, for a total of 4 riders per car.

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