Runaway Train, Steel roller coaster in Chessington World of Adventures, United Kingdom
Runaway Train was a steel roller coaster at Chessington World of Adventures that traveled through rocky caves and Old West settings without inversions. It followed a figure-eight track layout featuring multiple helixes for moderate thrills.
The ride opened in 1987 as Runaway Mine Train and was renamed in 1998 to avoid confusion with another coaster. It operated for about 25 years before closure in 2012.
The ride was set in Calamity Canyon and brought the American Old West to life through period buildings and mining details. Visitors experienced this theme firsthand as they traveled through the carefully themed landscape.
The ride had no inversions, making it suitable for families with children seeking moderate thrills. The figure-eight track layout helped visitors understand the route and maintain their bearings during the journey.
The coaster had an on-ride camera system that captured guest reactions as they sped through the detailed mining landscape. Visitors could purchase these photos after disembarking as souvenirs.
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