Excalibur (Funtown Splashtown USA)
Excalibur is a wooden roller coaster at Funtown Splashtown USA in Saco, Maine. It is the tallest and longest roller coaster in Northern New England.[1] The ride runs with a single 2-bench Philadelphia Toboggan Company train. The ride's name is based on King Arthur's sword (Excalibur).
| Excalibur | |
|---|---|
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| Funtown Splashtown USA | |
| Location | Funtown Splashtown USA |
| Coordinates | 43°31′42″N 70°25′52″W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | 1998 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Wood |
| Manufacturer | Custom Coasters International |
| Designer | Dennis McNulty, Larry Bill |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 100 ft (30 m) |
| Drop | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Length | 2,700 ft (820 m) |
| Speed | 55 mph (89 km/h) |
| Duration | 1:58 |
| Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Excalibur at RCDB Pictures of Excalibur at RCDB | |
Excalibur is the only wooden roller coaster in the state of Maine, and the first wooden coaster in Maine in 50 years when it first opened.[1]
The ride has been retracked by Martin & Vleminckx.[2]
Excalibur, as seen from the parking lot.
References
- Funtown Splashtown USA history page
- "Retracking". Martin & Vleminckx. Archived from the original on 25 November 2013. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
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