National Roller Coaster Museum
The National Roller Coaster Museum is a museum in Plainview, Texas, USA. Created by the American Coaster Enthusiasts, it is situated on land owned by Larson International.[1] The facility currently only opens for private tours, but has stated that it may open to the public in the future.[2] It operates a virtual exhibition via its website.[3]
History
The Museum was established in 1999.[1]
In 2012 and 2013, the Museum operated a temporary exhibition at Dollywood.[4]
Exhibits
- This list is incomplete, please expand it if you can.
- Lead car from Apocalypse at Six Flags America[5]
- A car from Orient Express at Worlds of Fun[6]
- Section of track from Texas Cyclone at Six Flags AstroWorld[7]
- A car from Jack Rabbit at Rocky Springs Park[8]
- Model of Phoenix at Knoebels[8]
- A section of track, a car and signage from Volcano The Blast Coaster at Kings Dominion[9]
- A car, signage and safety sign from Big Bad Wolf at Busch Gardens Williamsburg[10]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 McDonough, Doug (August 29, 2015). "Plainview home to National Roller Coaster Museum". MyPlainview. https://www.myplainview.com/lifestyles/article/Plainview-home-to-National-Roller-Coaster-Museum-8394564.php. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ↑ "We visit the National Roller Coaster Museum". Theme Park Archive. September 10, 2019. https://www.themeparkarchive.com/updates/we-visit-the-national-roller-coaster-museum. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ↑ "National Roller Coaster Museum launches new online home — New Design Supports Expansion Efforts". Amusement Today. December 7, 2017. http://amusementtoday.com/2017/12/national-roller-coaster-museum-launches-new-online-home-new-design-supports-expansion-efforts/. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ↑ "Exhibits". National Roller Coaster Museum. https://rollercoastermuseum.org/exhibits/. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ↑ "National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives Facebook post". http://unwof.blogspot.com/2019/03/where-are-they-now-retrospect-on-worlds.html.
- ↑ "Worlds of Fun.Org: Where are they Now? A Retrospect on Worlds of Fun's Lost Rides". http://unwof.blogspot.com/2019/03/where-are-they-now-retrospect-on-worlds.html.
- ↑ "Soon you'll be able to relive the thrill of riding Texas Cyclone at Astroworld" (in en). ABC13. November 7, 2020. https://abc13.com/astroworld-texas-cyclone-national-roller-coaster-museum-six-flags-houston/7716567/. Retrieved 10 November 10, 2020.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Springmyer, Kayla (October 26, 2020). "National Roller Coaster Museum expands its historic collection". Attractions Magazine. https://attractionsmagazine.com/national-roller-coaster-museum-expands-historic-collection/. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ↑ Ringas, Elizabeth (September 17, 2019). "Volcano Arrives at National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives". American Coaster Enthusiasts. http://acemidatlantic.org/2019/09/17/volcano-arrives-at-national-roller-coaster-museum-and-archives/. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ↑ "The Big Bad Wolf - National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives". https://rollercoastermuseum.org/collection/collection_gallery_1200x750_2/.