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The ride opened on June 18, 2001 to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of Holiday Park's operation, costing approximately €10 million. It has a maximum throughput of 1,300 riders per hour, with two 28-seater trains in operation. The track rests on 209 foundations, which are up to 20 metres deep.
374:. It is one of the largest roller coasters in Europe and has an 82 degree first drop. The trains travel up to 120 kilometres per hour (75 mph) through a course 1.2 kilometres (0.75 mi) long with seven periods of 507:
From the station, the trains ascend the 174-foot (53 m) lift hill and encounter the first drop, which at 82°, makes a 74° right-hand turn. The ride continues with several large hills, which give a sensation of
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The coaster has two trains of seven cars each. Each car seats two across in two rows. The trains are stainless steel with stadium-style seating. Each seat has an individual lap bar in addition to a seatbelt.
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On April 28, 2010 a train full of passengers came to a sudden stop when one of the cars derailed just after completing the ride's first drop. Firefighters evacuated all riders. None were seriously injured.
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At its highest, the ride reaches 53 metres (174 ft) above ground. 389:, it was the tallest roller coaster operating on the European mainland. 480: 472: 371: 326: 225: 396: 15: 712: 344: 512:, especially in the rear of the trains, and a number of 335: 325: 317: 309: 301: 291: 283: 275: 267: 259: 249: 241: 231: 221: 211: 206: 198: 190: 151: 141: 134: 120: 46:. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. 8: 1552:(6.2): 66–70. September 2023. Archived from 1235:(6.2): 34–35. September 2013. Archived from 1150:(6.2): 38–39. September 2011. Archived from 1104:(6.2): 34–35. September 2010. Archived from 1058:(6.2): 32–33. September 2009. Archived from 1012:(6.2): 36–37. September 2008. Archived from 966:(6.2): 36–37. September 2007. Archived from 431:. Unsourced material may be challenged and 451:Learn how and when to remove this message 106:Learn how and when to remove this message 920:: 26–27B. September 2006. Archived from 878:: 26–27B. September 2005. Archived from 836:: 18–19B. 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Holiday Park
Holiday Park
Coordinates
49°19′12″N 8°17′42″E / 49.320°N 8.295°E / 49.320; 8.295
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Cable lift hill
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Expedition GeForce at RCDB
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Haßloch
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