Turtle (Kennywood)

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Turtle

Kennywood
Location	West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, USA
Coordinates	40°23′20″N 79°51′55″W / 40.388769°N 79.86539°W / 40.388769; -79.86539
Status	Operating since 1927
Rider height	46 inch unaccompanied

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Manufacturer

Traver Engineering Company

Product

Tumble Bug

Type

Tumble Bug

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.^[1] The cars were replaced by R.E. Chambers, and a sixth car added.^[1]

The ride underwent a $38,000 refurbishment in 1981, including a new track and rebuilt cars.^[2]

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.^[3] The ride reopened in 2024.

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Jacques, Charles Jr. More Kennywood Memories. Amusement Park Journal. p. 196. ISBN 0-9614392-4-6.
↑ 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.