Leap the Dips?

Moonliner · 06-23-2009, 09:11 AM

Hey Coaster Matt:

I saw a NatGeo article on coasters today: ROLLER COASTER PICTURES: 125 Years of Thrills

In the article they mention "Leap the Dips" the oldest operating coaster in the world. I was wondering if you have a coaster credit for it.

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The world's oldest operating roller coaster, Leap the Dips, opened in 1902 and is still going strong at Pennsylvania's Lakemont Park

CoasterMatt · 06-23-2009, 04:47 PM

I've got the credit, and I donated $100 to it's restoration.

It's really fun, and the whole family can ride- we saw plenty of people holding toddlers when we rode.

lashbear · 06-23-2009, 07:39 PM

For all those wondering what it's like to ride...

Thrilling in 1902 !! Still thrilling today (note the ominous creaking sounds....)

Oh, and BTW: the 1912 Melbourne Luna Park's Scenic Railway is still the world's oldest continually operating switchback railway. So there.

CoasterMatt · 06-23-2009, 07:59 PM

Here's another excellent old old ride - the Rutschebane at Tivoli Gardens - especially nice knowing that Walt Disney experienced this attraction.

Cadaverous Pallor · 06-23-2009, 08:20 PM

What does one-sided friction coaster mean? Brakes on only one side?

Moonliner · 06-23-2009, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

I've got the credit, and I donated $100 to it's restoration.

It's really fun, and the whole family can ride- we saw plenty of people holding toddlers when we rode.

I figured as much. It sounds like a fun trip

Humm that could be a day trip from here....

CoasterMatt · 06-23-2009, 08:53 PM

Here's a good article on just what a side friction coaster is

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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	Here's another excellent old old ride - the Rutschebane at Tivoli Gardens - especially nice knowing that Walt Disney experienced this attraction. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	What does one-sided friction coaster mean? Brakes on only one side?
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	Here's a good article on just what a side friction coaster is __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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