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The Legend

Arnolds Park

Celebrating its 80th anniversary in the summer of 2007, The Legend roller coaster at Arnolds park is the 13th oldest operating wooden coaster in the United States. Designed by John A. Miller this wooden coaster features a figure eight layout that wraps around this historic lakeside amusement park. The Legend roller coaster starts with a six-story lift that sets the three-car train in motion to travel the 2,000-foot long track in just over one minute.

The Legend Details

Year	Track	Type	Designer
1927	Wood	Freeform Figure 8	John A. Miller, John F. Pierce, Harry Baker

Roller Coaster Stats

Height: 63 feet	Drop: 63 feet
Top Speed: 50 mph	Length: 2,000 feet
Trains: 1 - 18 passenger	Train Mfg: Philadelphia Toboggan Co.
Ride Time: 1 minute, 12 seconds

More Facts About The Legend

Fact: Formerly called the Giant Coaster.

1989 - The roller coaster was rebuilt and the train was replaced with a new three-car train from PTC.

1996 - Renamed The Legend

Train has three cars with three rows each, seating two abreast per row.

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