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One of the US’ oldest wooden roller coasters to reopen after 10-year refurbishment

The Legend, one of the US’ oldest wooden rollercoasters, is set to reopen at Arnolds Park in Iowa, US, this summer after a 10-year renovation process.






The Legend, one of the US’ oldest wooden rollercoasters, is set to reopen at Arnolds Park in Iowa, US, this summer after a 10-year renovation process.

The refurbishment, which saw the 90-year-old rollercoaster completely restored, included a replacement foundation, a new ride system and new ride vehicles, with the historic loading station being the only ride element to remain unchained.

The work was carried out by wooden coaster manufacturer Great Coasters International and Skyline Attraction, in four phases, with the final phase seeing the complete restructuring of the ride and the track replaced.

Read more here


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One of the US’ oldest wooden roller coasters to reopen after 10-year refurbishment

The Legend, one of the US’ oldest wooden rollercoasters, is set to reopen at Arnolds Park in Iowa, US, this summer after a 10-year renovation process.






The Legend, one of the US’ oldest wooden rollercoasters, is set to reopen at Arnolds Park in Iowa, US, this summer after a 10-year renovation process.

The refurbishment, which saw the 90-year-old rollercoaster completely restored, included a replacement foundation, a new ride system and new ride vehicles, with the historic loading station being the only ride element to remain unchained.

The work was carried out by wooden coaster manufacturer Great Coasters International and Skyline Attraction, in four phases, with the final phase seeing the complete restructuring of the ride and the track replaced.

Read more here


 



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