Turtle (Kennywood)
Ride in the United States
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| Manufacturer | Traver Engineering Company | ||||||||||
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Turtle is a Tumble Bug built by US manufacturer Traver Engineering Company currently located at Kennywood in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, USA. It is the only full-sized Tumble Bug left in operation.
History
The ride opened as Tumble Bug in 1927. In 1948, it was rethemed and renamed Turtle. The cars were replaced, and a sixth car added.
The ride underwent a $38,000 refurbishment in 1981, including a new track and rebuilt cars.[1]
On August 16, 2023, Kennywood announced that Turtle would close on August 20 for refurbishment. The ride was dismantled and the central foundation and structure were replaced.[2] The ride reopened in 2024.
References
- ↑ Jacques, Charles Jr. More Kennywood Memories. Amusement Park Journal. p. 51. ISBN 0-9614392-4-6.
- ↑ "Last chance to ride Turtle this season before preservation project begins". Kennywood. 2023-08-16. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
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