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--- by Coastin' Carl, 11/5/2008 12:29:21 PM
--- Filed in: News Bits » Coaster News

Alton Towers turns its last corkscrew on November 9th to make way for a newer ride.  FULL ARTICLE ...
--- by Coastin' Carl, 3/9/2007 10:04:09 AM
--- Filed in: News Bits » Amusement Industry

Hang onto your hats, stow away all unnecessary belongings in the bins provided, make sure those sunglasses are strapped on tight because the 2007 roller coaster season is fast approaching and there are no trim brakes on this ride! Take a gander at the opening dates & times for 255 parks in North America.  FULL ARTICLE ...
--- by Coastin' Carl, 11/13/2007 1:46:52 PM
--- Filed in: News Bits » Amusement Industry

Brass Ring Awards, RFID tracked custom DVD park experience, unique trapeze rigged amusement, and being hoisted up a couple hundred feet in the sky while you dine.  FULL ARTICLE ...
--- by Coastin' Carl, 5/11/2007 5:50:12 PM
--- Filed in: News Bits » Park News

Conneaut Lake may have a new grant of $104,000 to operate this season fully starting July 4th.  FULL ARTICLE ...
--- by Coastin' Carl, 2/14/2007 6:06:16 PM
--- Filed in: News Bits » Financial

Westchester county officials are proposing to buy 8 rides for $6 million that are owned by outside vendors. This will eventually save $750,000 of taxpayer's money each year and work to make the park profitable.  FULL ARTICLE ...
--- by Coastin' Carl, 5/20/2007 10:16:00 AM
--- Filed in: News Bits » Ride Accidents & Safety

The government announced plans to prosecute Oakwood Theme Park over the death of a 16 yr old in 2004.  FULL ARTICLE ...
--- by Coastin' Carl, 5/2/2007 12:25:20 AM
--- Filed in: News Bits » Park News

After making threats against the park, its employees, as well as purportedly idolizing the Virginia Tech Massacre criminal, SeaWorld takes one of their employees into custody.  FULL ARTICLE ...
--- by Coastin' Carl, 2/20/2007 5:12:34 PM
--- Filed in: News Bits » Ride Accidents & Safety

A faulty sensor temporarily halted the train ascension of the Big One. Rides continued 30 min later and apparently was due to moisture inside the sensor.  FULL ARTICLE ...
--- by Coastin' Carl, 12/13/2006 11:29:44 PM
--- Filed in: News Bits » Ride Accidents & Safety

After reviewing state officials recommendations. The new owners of Kings Island have decided to remove the once groundbreaking loop and place lighter trains on the son of the big daddy of wooden coasters. This is expected to be ready for the 2007 season.  FULL ARTICLE ...
--- by Coastin' Carl, 5/7/2003 12:20:32 PM
--- Filed in: News Bits » Ride Accidents & Safety

An 11 yr old girl apparently choked on something while riding the Raging Bull at Six Flags Great America this past weekend. The ride was shut down for inspection temporarily.  FULL ARTICLE ...
--- by Coastin' Carl, 12/8/2002 10:41:25 PM
--- Filed in: News Bits » Park News

The Superman Tower of Power will be a combo S & S ride 315 ft tall. It will feature both "Space Shot" & Turbo Drop" in all in the same ride operation and will be the tallest of its kind opening Spring of 2003  FULL ARTICLE ...
--- by Coastin' Carl, 3/7/2003 10:11:52 PM
--- Filed in: News Bits » Park News

This tiny park in southern England has had many memories and is home to one of the oldest roller coasters that ever graced the world stage. Millions of people have traveled through the tiny town of Margate to make its acquaintenance. On the eve of its closing, what's your story? Here is a reflective look back to 20 Jul 2002 when Coastin' Carl filed one of his trip reports to Dreamland & Rotunda Park on the ECO Trip.  FULL ARTICLE ...
--- by Business Wire, 12/28/2002 12:36:44 AM
--- Filed in: News Bits » Ride Accidents & Safety

A judge found against Pharaoh's Lost Kingdom Amusement Park and awarded nearly $5 million to a man who fell approximately 35 feet after the lap bar on a ferris wheel failed.  FULL ARTICLE ...
--- by Coastin' Carl, 5/20/2005 1:43:58 PM
--- Filed in: News Bits » Coaster News

First diving coaster in North America will take you over the edge literally topping off at 200 feet and dropping at 90°. With a top speed of 70 mph, SheiKra will catch its prey (we mean patrons) on 21 May 2005.  FULL ARTICLE ...
--- by Coastin' Carl, 3/2/2003 6:27:38 PM
--- Filed in: News Bits » Ride Accidents & Safety

An accident claimed the life of a Jeepers' manager as he was inspecting the Python Pit coaster.  FULL ARTICLE ...
--- by Daily Herald, 7/21/2000 1:59:16 AM
--- Filed in: News Bits » Ride Accidents & Safety
--- by Coastin' Carl, 12/17/2002 1:27:56 AM
--- Filed in: News Bits » Ride Accidents & Safety

Employees were on a Christmas field trip when a number of them took a spin on the "Turbo" roller coaster with a section of missing track. A number of deaths was averted when the train was stopped in the emergency brake block.  FULL ARTICLE ...
--- by PR Newswire, 7/20/2000 1:59:00 AM
--- Filed in: News Bits » Park News
--- by Coastin' Carl, 9/24/2003 2:47:46 PM
--- Filed in: News Bits » Ride Accidents & Safety

SW Fla woman suffers cardiac arrest and passes out onboard the Incredible Hulk at Universal's Islands of Adventure.  FULL ARTICLE ...
--- by Coastin' Carl, 9/5/2006 7:25:33 AM
--- Filed in: News Bits » Financial

For nearly 90 years, Huss has provided the world with flat thrill rides, manufacturing, and engine equipment. Krupp Steel Structure may be acquiring them to lay off less people than originally projected.  FULL ARTICLE ...
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