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The Nightmare
Joyland Amusement Park
Joyland's Roller Coaster, a Philadelphia Tobbogan Coaster, is world reknowned for being one of the last surviving original wooden roller coasters, and is designated an ACE Coaster Classic. Designed by Herb Schmeck and John Allen, it has a 2,600 foot track span, 76-foot drop and top speed of 50 mph. It is the only coaster in North America using vintage rolling stock with fixed position lap bars.
Roller Coaster Details
| Year | Track | Type | Designer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Wood | Out and Back | Herb Schmeck, John Allen, PTC |
Roller Coaster Stats
| Height: 70 feet | Drop: 76 feet |
| Top Speed: 50 mph | Length: 2,600 feet |
| Trains: 2 - 18 passenger | Train Mfg: Philadelphia Toboggan Co. |
The Nightmare Facts
ACE Coaster Classic
August 15, 2004 – Standing but not operating SBNO since then.
2006 - The original name "Roller Coaster" is changed to The Nightmare.
The only roller coaster in North America using vintage PTC rolling stock with fixed position lap bars.
Estimated cost: $75,000
Train has three cars with three rows each, seating two abreast per row.
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