Minirail (La Ronde)

Ride
Minirail
La Ronde
Location Montreal, Québec, Canada
Status Defunct
Operated 27 April 1967 to 2019
Rider height 132 cm unaccompanied
Statistics
Manufacturer Maschinenfabrik Habegger
Product Minirail
Capacity 60 per train
Track length 1676 metres
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Minirail was a Monorail built by Swiss manufacturer Maschinenfabrik Habegger previously located at La Ronde in Montreal, Québec, Canada. The ride opened as part of Expo 67 and last operated in 2019. It remained standing but not operating until its demolition in 2022.[1]

History

Minirail opened with Expo 67 and originally included three separate routes. Six Flags demolished the ride in late 2022 without public notice.[2]

Images

References

  1. Moran, Padraig (2022-11-24). "Montreal losing 'little bit more than history' with demolition of Expo 67 minirail: historian". CBC. Retrieved 2022-12-18.
  2. "Montreal to dismantle iconic Expo 67 'minirail'". YouTube. CBC News: The National. 2022-12-30. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
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