Slagharen 2017 - Gold Rush Gerstlauer Launch POV!

[Paradox]

So in June Slagharen, a park in the Netherlands announced that their Schwarzkopf Looping Star which opened in 1979 would unfortunately be closing in October to make way for a much bigger coaster.

Here's a video of the Looping Star:



The park have released the name and logo of the ride and also a small teaser. It looks like it will have a western theme.





Could this be the Takabisha clone that was spotted being manufactured at the Gerstlauer plant a couple weeks ago?

[Coasterkidmwm]

I struggle to understand why they'd clone Takashiba, but oh well lol at least it'll be somewhat unique since the other one is in Asia.

[mkingy]

Because banana roll?

Nice news post

[Paradox]

Thanks Matt!

If it does end up being a Takabisha clone hopefully it has the lap bar trains as I've heard Takabisha has gotten a bit rough over the years, but that could just be due to Fuji Q's track record with maintenance and operations lol.

[Coasterkidmwm]

Lapbars would be better. I just always found Takashiba a bit odd since it kills its own speed quickly....twice.

Takabisha could have been an Eurofighter with the most inversions!

[herman116]

Today the layout of the coaster was revealed:



It feels a bit short but I'm sure it will be a fun new ride.

^ Introducing like a Maverick promo which is still cool, and the ride is, whoa, looking epic! Here comes another "Dragon Legend!" I also wish Thunderloop could find its home. Happiness to both rides.

Thanks for the awesome news!

[Paradox]

Slagharen announces Launched Gerstlauer Infinity "Gold Rush"

Stats
Type: Gerstlauer Infinity Coaster
Height: 31 meter
Length of track: 400 meter
Experience of the track: 620 meter
Inversions: 2
Speed: 90 km/h
Ride time: 50-55 seconds
Trains: 1 train, for a total of 20 passengers
Capacity: 800 pph

I'd take one of these over the stupid S&S Free Fly crap.

Can't tell if I like this or not. I like the look of those compact mini triple launch coasters for fair grounds-
I don't know if I like the idea of them having regular layouts or not.

[Coasterkidmwm]

So much for it being a Takashiba clone. Looks like a really interesting layout though and it should have decent air.

As we expected!

[mkingy]

Looks really cool idea. The middle section looks a little labored from the animation but hopefully the airtime hill packs a punch. For a small park the limited capacity won't have too much of an impact although I imagine it's a little frustrating with only 1 train running. I wonder if bigger parks would consider a similar concept with a transfer table style station.

[Dirk_Ermen]

I actually hope they have the possibility on just relaunching it immediately for a 2nd lap on their dead quiet days. Otherwise the ride is quite short.

Dirk_Ermen wrote:

I actually hope they have the possibility on just relaunching it immediately for a 2nd lap on their dead quiet days. Otherwise the ride is quite short.

I was thinking the same thing

Ride time seems to be over 50 seconds so it's not as short as you think.

[Paradox]

The park released the design of the trains!

[Coasterkidmwm]

I like the wagon wheel bit lol. Very steampunk

The greatest chariot... EVER!

[mkingy]

Looks good, glad they've kept the cars quite open

Please keep that design!

[Dirk_Ermen]

I'm getting some kind of mine cart vibe with those trains. Looking good. Now all I'm hoping for is that those lights actually will function in the evenings.

[Paradox]

Track and supports on site!

Wow really happening! I'm sad about the demise of a "classic" looper, though. /