Excalibur (Funtown Splashtown USA)

Excalibur is a wooden roller coaster at Funtown Splashtown USA in Saco, Maine. It is the tallest and longest roller coaster in Northern New England.[1] The ride runs with a single 2-bench Philadelphia Toboggan Company train. The ride's name is based on King Arthur's sword (Excalibur).

Excalibur
Funtown Splashtown USA
LocationFuntown Splashtown USA
Coordinates43°31′42″N 70°25′52″W
StatusOperating
Opening date1998
General statistics
TypeWood
ManufacturerCustom Coasters International
DesignerDennis McNulty, Larry Bill
Lift/launch systemChain lift hill
Height100 ft (30 m)
Drop82 ft (25 m)
Length2,700 ft (820 m)
Speed55 mph (89 km/h)
Duration1:58
Height restriction48 in (122 cm)
Excalibur at RCDB
Pictures of Excalibur at RCDB

Excalibur is the only wooden roller coaster in the state of Maine, and the first wooden coaster in Maine in 50 years when it first opened.[1]

The ride has been retracked by Martin & Vleminckx.[2]

Excalibur, as seen from the parking lot.

References

  1. Funtown Splashtown USA history page
  2. "Retracking". Martin & Vleminckx. Archived from the original on 25 November 2013. Retrieved 17 November 2013.


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