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Meteor

Little Amerricka

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Meteor last operated at Hillcrest Park. Following the park's closure the roller coaster was sold at auction, disassembled and relocated to Little Amerricka. Now rebuilt, this junior figure 8 wooden coaster reopens using a new name, Meteor and will once again thrill the young and old alike.

Roller Coaster Stats

Year Track Type Designer
2007 Wood Junior, Figure 8 Herb Schmeck, PTC
  • Height
    28
    feet
  • Drop
    20
    feet
  • Length
    700
    feet
  • Top Speed
    20
    miles per hour
  • Ride Time
    50 seconds
    minutes : seconds
  • Number Of Trains
    1 - 16 passenger
     
  • Train Designer
    Philadelphia Toboggan Co.
     

Meteor Facts & History

ACE Coaster Classic

1967 – Relocated from Kiddytown in Chicago to Hillcrest Park.

2003 – Hillcrest Park closed at the end of the season and the Little Dipper was sold at auction for $9,000 on October 25, 2003.

2004 – Relocated to Little Amerricka to be reconstructed.

2006 – Little Dipper is renamed Meteor.

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

Where to Coast

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