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Classic Wooden Rollercoaster

Big Dipper

A world-famous classic rollercoaster and pleasure beach icon! The ultimate woodie coaster!

With five awesome drops and a host of twisting and banked turns the Big Dipper is a classic wooden rollercoaster suitable for all thrill-seekers. If you enjoy the classic rollercoaster experience the Big Dipper has it all.

The original ‘Big Dipper’ is now almost 100 years old, the track was extended in 1934.

Vital statistics

Constructed: 

1923 & Reconstructed in 1934

Manufacturer:

Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc.

Track length:

3295 ft

Max Speed:

56 kmph

Duration:

3 minutes

Capacity:

672 riders/hour

Big Dipper video courtesy of Pleasure Beach Experience on YouTube.

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