Status Operating Type Wood – Out and back Lift/launch system Chain Max speed 77 km/h Opened 1927 | Opening date 1927 Designer Herbert Paul Schmeck Height 26 m Height restriction 1.22 m Park Lake Compounce | |
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Manufacturer Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters Trains 2 trains with 3 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows for a total of 18 riders per train Similar Zoomerang, Boulder Dash, Green Dragon, Thunderbolt, Big Dipper | ||
Wildcat is the name of a wooden roller coaster located at Lake Compounce in Bristol, Connecticut. It was built in 1927 and is the park's centerpiece. It is one of the world's oldest operating roller coasters (in operation at the same location). With a first drop of only 73 feet, it's not too intense making it popular with younger guests. The entire structure was rebuilt with new wood in 1985, and the last bunny hills were retracked in 2004. The Wildcat went down for refurbishment on September 17, 2006 and reopened for the 2007 operating season. During its refurbishment, the brake runs were completely removed and rebuilt with new magnetic brakes. The station also received air gates in the queue line and individual seat belts were added to each seat. The ride was retracked by Martin & Vleminckx. The Wildcat's trains were built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company. Before the Wildcat was built, the Green Dragon Coaster used to stand in its place. It bears a striking resemblance to the now-defunct Wildcat roller coaster that used to reside at Elitch Gardens in Denver.
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