Big Apple MB28

Big Apple MB28

The front of a Big Apple MB28 train
Status	Discontinued
Introduced	1978
Discontinued	2000s
Statistics
Manufacturer	Pinfari
Type	Steel - Kiddie
Propulsion	Chain lift hill
Inversions	0
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Big Apple MB28 was a mass-produced model manufactured by Pinfari. It was the first roller coaster to use the now ubiquitous Wacky Worm layout. The model is now offered by Interpark and D.P.V. Rides, albeit with modifications to the original design.

Mushroom shaped ticket booths and giant solid apples are common features on this model.

Turn table

A Big Apple Turn Table roller coaster at Luna Park in Brooklyn, New York

A variant of the Big Apple featured a rotating "turntable" station which is believed to be the first sliding station. It had a width of 55 feet. There are four known units:

• 
  Kålormen at Tivoli Karolinelund
• 
  Big Apple at Astroland
• 
  Big Apple
• Unknown installation, orange track with black supports

Statistics

The following data is approximate.

• Height - 3.5 metres
• Length - 138 metres
• Dimensions - 28 metres x 11.5 metres
• Riders per hour - 720
• Train - Single train with 6 cars. In each car, riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows, for a total of 24 riders per train.

See also

• List of all Big Apple MB28 roller coasters on this wiki.