Little Dipper (roller coaster)

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Little Dipper
Type Steel
Status Open
Opened April, 1952
Manufacturer Bradley and Kaye
Designer The Allan Herschell Company
Model Little Dipper
Lift/launch system Chain lift hill
Little Dipper at RCDB
Pictures of Little Dipper at RCDB

The Little Dipper is a junior steel roller coaster located at Memphis Kiddie Park in Brooklyn, Ohio.

The coaster was built by The Allan Herschell Company and began operating in April 1952, making it the oldest operating steel roller coaster in North America.

[edit] Trivia

  • The coaster has one three-car train. Riders are seated three across with two rows per car, giving the coaster a capacity of 12 riders.
  • The original train was replaced in the early 1970s.
  • The train was originally silver with blue accents. It was repainted red with white accents for the 2006 season