Wild West Mine Train (Ocean Park)

Roller coaster in China
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Wild West Mine Train
Ocean Park
Location Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China
Coordinates 22°14′01″N 114°10′05″E / 22.233560°N 114.168187°E / 22.233560; 114.168187
Park section Adventure Land
Status Standing but not operating
Operated 1999 to 31 August 2021
Rider height 122 cm minimum
Statistics
Manufacturer Zamperla
Product Family Thrill Coaster - 726m
Type Steel
Riders per train 26
Hourly capacity 1000
Propulsion Chain lift hill
Area 193 metres × 128 metres
Power consumption 213.5 KW
Height 24.2 metres
Top speed 76 km/h
Length 726 metres
Inversions 0
Duration 2:06
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Wild West Mine Train was a steel roller coaster located at Ocean Park in Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China.

History

The exterior of the station in 2018
Wild West Mine Train standing but not operating in 2023

Virtual reality headsets were added to Wild West Mine Train in December 2017. The experience took riders through a virtual rainforest. During the roller coaster, riders could interact with their surroundings by turning their head to capture animals.[1]

Wild West Mine Train closed on 31 August 2021 along with Abyss and Raging River.[2] It remains standing but not operating.

Design

Elements

Colour scheme

Sand track and cyan supports.

Trains

2 trains with 7 cars per train. In each car, riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows, except for the front car which has a single row, for a total of 26 riders per train. The train is designed to resemble an engine.

References

  1. "HK's first VR roller coaster debuts at Ocean Park and it's an immersive thrill with a 'catch'". Young Post.
  2. "Three iconic rides at Ocean Park set to retire in September". The Standard. 2021-07-07. Retrieved 2022-02-27.

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