Big Dipper, Wooden roller coaster at Pleasure Beach Resort, Blackpool, England
The Big Dipper extends across 3,300 feet of track, reaching heights of 65 feet and propelling riders at speeds of 40 miles per hour.
Engineer Charles Paige expanded the original 1923 John Miller design in 1936, incorporating additional arches and drops into the structure's configuration.
Richard Rodriguez established a record in 1998 by riding the Big Dipper for 1,000 consecutive hours, marked by a commemorative plaque.
The roller coaster operates with two trains of three cars each, accommodating 24 passengers per train with safety lap bars in each row.
The British government designated the Big Dipper as a Grade II listed building in 2017, recognizing its structural and historical importance.
GPS coordinates: 51.47944,-0.15692
Latest update: March 25, 2025 10:56
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