The Steeplechase is a three tracked racing roller coaster at Pleasure Beach Resort, England.[1] It is a custom design made by Arrow Dynamics. The ride was officially opened in 1977 by Grand National winner Red Rum,[2] whose hoof print was also taken and is on display near the ride's exit. It is the only operating steeplechase roller coaster left in the world.
| Steeplechase | |
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.jpg) The Steeplechase at Pleasure Beach | |
| Pleasure Beach Resort | |
| Location | Pleasure Beach Resort |
| Coordinates | 53°47′20″N 3°03′21″W / 53.7888°N 3.0558°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | 1977 |
| Cost | £813,000 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Racing |
| Manufacturer | Arrow Dynamics |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Height restriction | 50 in (127 cm) |
| Tracks | 3 |
| Trains | Single car trains. Riders are arranged inline in 2 rows for a total of 2 riders per train. |
| Steeplechase at RCDB | |
Riders sit upon a horse-shaped vehicle which can seat one or two people in line. A racing coaster,[3] the ride has two chain lift hills and the track winds around part of the Big Dipper and underneath part of the Nickelodeon Streak. The station is located near the Big One in the south of the park.
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A lofted view of the ride. -
The station. -
The ride in action.
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External links
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References
edit- ^ Blackpool Pleasure Beach: a Maryland Yankee in the Thompson’s Court. Blooloop. 30 January 2019. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ Blackpool Pleasure Beach: A complete timeline. RideRater. 20 March 2021. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ Thrill Seekers. Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Retrieved 2 March 2024.