Loop Coaster (Kappapia)
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| Manufacturer | Meisho Amusement Machines | ||||||||
| Product | Loop the Loop (Meisho Product) | ||||||||
| Type | Steel - Shuttle | ||||||||
| Riders per train | 24 | ||||||||
| Propulsion | Chain lift | ||||||||
| Inversions | 1 | ||||||||
Loop Coaster (Japanese: 宙返りジェットコースター) was a Steel Shuttle roller coaster formerly located at the Kappapia amusement park in Takasaki, Gunma, Japan. It opened in 1980. After closing in 2003, the ride would remain Standing but not operating until 2007, when it, like the rest of the park and its rides, would be demolished.
Design
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6 cars per train. In each car, riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows, for a total of 24 riders per train.
Support structure
Kappapia as a park was situated in between hilly terrain. To include the coaster, the ride was built with unique truss Supports on its backwards spike to accommodate for the location. The loop's bottom supports were also built to go over the neaby pool and water park.[1]
Color scheme
White track and supports. Later on, a shade of pink was applied to the loop's entire spine.
References
- ↑ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
External Links
- Loop Coaster on the Roller Coaster DataBase.
