Wooden Roller Coaster (Playland)

Wooden Roller Coaster
Playland
Coordinates 49°16′57″N 123°02′07″W / 49.28245°N 123.03524°W / 49.28245; -123.03524Coordinates: 49°16′57″N 123°02′07″W / 49.28245°N 123.03524°W / 49.28245; -123.03524
Status Operating
Opening date 1958
Cost $200,000
General statistics
Type Wood
Designer Carl Phare, Walker LeRoy
Model Twister[1]
Lift/launch system Chain lift hill
Height 68 ft (21 m)
Drop 67 ft (20 m)
Length 2,840 ft (870 m)
Speed 80 km/h (50 mph)
Inversions 0
Height restriction 48 in (122 cm)
Trains 3 trains with 8 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in a single row for a total of 16 riders per train.
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The Wooden Roller Coaster is a wooden roller coaster at Playland in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Opened in 1958, it is the oldest roller coaster in Canada.[2] The ride is 2,840 ft (870 m) long—which established it as the largest roller coaster in Canada at the time it was completed—and has a height of 68 ft (21 m) and speeds of up to 76 km/h (47 mph).[3][4] The coaster was awarded the Coaster Classic and Roller Coaster Landmark statuses by American Coaster Enthusiasts.[5][6][1]

History

The Wooden Roller Coaster opened in 1958. At the time, it cost over $200,000 to make, and was 40 cents for guests to ride.[7] Designed by Carl Phare and Walker LeRoy, the ride was the final design of Phare's career, and is his only creation that is still standing.[4]

In film and television

The Coaster was featured in the movie Riding the Bullet and was the "Bullet". It also made a brief appearance in the teenage thriller Fear.

References

  1. 1 2 "Coaster Details - Wooden Roller Coaster - Playland at the PNE". American Coaster Enthusiasts. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
  2. ↑ Judd, Amy (May 6, 2016). "Canada's oldest wooden roller coaster set to open for another season". Global News. Corus Entertainment. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
  3. ↑ Talmazan, Yuliya (August 28, 2013). "Vancouver's iconic wooden roller coaster gets recognition from heritage foundation". Global News. Corus Entertainment. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
  4. 1 2 Morrison, Andrew (August 22, 2014). "The History Behind Playland's Ancient, Iconic Wooden 'Coaster'". Scout Magazine. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Coaster Landmark Award". American Coaster Enthusiasts. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Playland roller-coaster wins classic status". CTV News. Bell Media. July 12, 2009. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Wooden Roller Coaster • Vancouver Heritage Foundation". Vancouver Heritage Foundation. Retrieved 2018-07-23.
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