Python (Efteling)
| python | |
|---|---|
|
|
| Data | |
| Location |
Efteling ( Kaatsheuvel , Noord-Brabant , Netherlands ) |
| Type | Steel - seated |
| model | Double loop corkscrew |
| Drive type | Chain lift hill |
| Manufacturer | Vekoma |
| opening | April 12, 1981 |
| length | 750 m |
| height | 29 m |
| Max. speed | 75 km / h |
| Max. acceleration | 3.5 g |
| Travel time | 2:08 min |
| Trains | 2 trains, 7 cars / train, 2 rows of seats / car, 2 seats / row of seats |
| elements | 2 × looping , double corkscrew |
| Inversions | 4th |
Python in Efteling ( Kaatsheuvel , Noord-Brabant , Netherlands ) is a steel roller coaster of the Double Loop Corkscrew model from the manufacturer Vekoma , which opened on April 12, 1981 as the largest steel roller coaster in Europe. It is the first roller coaster with vertical looping from the manufacturer Vekoma.
There is an identical roller coaster named Shaman in Gardaland in Italy.
Details
With the establishment of Python, Efteling started implementing a new strategy: developing from a fairy tale park to an amusement park .
These plans created some problems with the local community. Environmentalists tried to have the building permit withdrawn and local residents feared increasing visitor numbers. Based on the expected noise nuisance, the state's highest court has in the meantime interrupted the construction.
With the extension of the opening times since 1995 (until 10 p.m.) there were again problems with the noise from the roller coaster.
Plans for an extension (1600 m length, 41 m height, 100 km / h speed) and a complete renovation of the runway were rejected. The money was invested in the construction of the new Vogel Rok roller coaster .
Trains
The original Arrow Dynamics trains were replaced by Vekoma trains in the 1990s. KumbaK trains have been running on Python since mid-2005, and were replaced by two new Vekoma trains from December 2011. All trains had seven cars each for four people (two rows of two people). Shoulder straps were used as the restraint system for the first three pull types, while shoulder vests are currently used as restraint systems.
Web links
Coordinates: 51 ° 38 '48.9 " N , 5 ° 3' 12.8" E