Python - Efteling (Netherlands)
Python 06/04/2018 17h06
One of the biggest fans of the Python in De Efteling I know. Andy Ram has made 54 trips in a row non stop in this double loop corkscrew roller coaster on November 12, 2012. Here striking proudly a pose with a special edition of the Python hoody sweater with 3 collector pins in front of the Python which just made its first loop less than one week after re-opening after a full renovation.
Python
Python is a double-loop Corkscrew roller coaster in the Efteling amusement park in the Netherlands. When it started operation, it was the largest steel roller coaster on the European mainland.
With Python, Efteling started the implementation of a new strategy: development from a fairy-tale forest into an all-round amusement park. This change led to many problems with the local community. Environmentalists tried to get the building permit withdrawn, and the park's neighbors feared more problems arising from growing visitor numbers. Because of the likely noise pollution, the highest court of public justice ordered the construction to be stopped. After some time, construction could recommence, but legal problems continued for several more years.
In 2005 the trains were replaced by Kumbak Coasters designed by Karel Willemen and in December 2011 with Vekoma MK1212 trains. In mid January 2012, the python was fitted with new carriages. These new cars have a new set of restraints which accommodate the needs of riders large and small. There is a flexible over the shoulder strap which is not unlike those on accelerator coasters such as Kingda ka but slightly thicker. Over these are metal bars for riders to hold on to and to give support to the under straps. Also, the cars have been fitted with wheels that allow a smoother ride.
In 2017 The Efteling decided to rebuild the old coaster, because the quality of the steel was decreasing. Begin 2018 the Efteling started to demolish the old track, The station and lifthill will remained . The belgian company CSM will produced the new track. The ride reopened at the 31 of March.
FACTS & FIGURES
Opening date: April 12, 1981
Renovated: January - March 2018, re-opening 31/04/2018
Type / model: steel double-loop Corkscrew roller coaster
Manufacturer: Vekoma
Lift/launch system: chain lift
Height: 29.00 m
Drop: 22 m
Length: 750.00 m
Speed: 75 km/h
Inversions: 4
Duration: 120 seconds
Capacity: 1400 riders per hour
G-force: 0 - 3.5
Trains: 2 trains with 7 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 28 riders per train.
[ Source: Wikipedia - Python (Efteling) ]
Python - Efteling (Netherlands)
Python 06/04/2018 17h06
One of the biggest fans of the Python in De Efteling I know. Andy Ram has made 54 trips in a row non stop in this double loop corkscrew roller coaster on November 12, 2012. Here striking proudly a pose with a special edition of the Python hoody sweater with 3 collector pins in front of the Python which just made its first loop less than one week after re-opening after a full renovation.
Python
Python is a double-loop Corkscrew roller coaster in the Efteling amusement park in the Netherlands. When it started operation, it was the largest steel roller coaster on the European mainland.
With Python, Efteling started the implementation of a new strategy: development from a fairy-tale forest into an all-round amusement park. This change led to many problems with the local community. Environmentalists tried to get the building permit withdrawn, and the park's neighbors feared more problems arising from growing visitor numbers. Because of the likely noise pollution, the highest court of public justice ordered the construction to be stopped. After some time, construction could recommence, but legal problems continued for several more years.
In 2005 the trains were replaced by Kumbak Coasters designed by Karel Willemen and in December 2011 with Vekoma MK1212 trains. In mid January 2012, the python was fitted with new carriages. These new cars have a new set of restraints which accommodate the needs of riders large and small. There is a flexible over the shoulder strap which is not unlike those on accelerator coasters such as Kingda ka but slightly thicker. Over these are metal bars for riders to hold on to and to give support to the under straps. Also, the cars have been fitted with wheels that allow a smoother ride.
In 2017 The Efteling decided to rebuild the old coaster, because the quality of the steel was decreasing. Begin 2018 the Efteling started to demolish the old track, The station and lifthill will remained . The belgian company CSM will produced the new track. The ride reopened at the 31 of March.
FACTS & FIGURES
Opening date: April 12, 1981
Renovated: January - March 2018, re-opening 31/04/2018
Type / model: steel double-loop Corkscrew roller coaster
Manufacturer: Vekoma
Lift/launch system: chain lift
Height: 29.00 m
Drop: 22 m
Length: 750.00 m
Speed: 75 km/h
Inversions: 4
Duration: 120 seconds
Capacity: 1400 riders per hour
G-force: 0 - 3.5
Trains: 2 trains with 7 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 28 riders per train.
[ Source: Wikipedia - Python (Efteling) ]