Carolina Goldrusher
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| Carolina Goldrusher | |
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 Entrance sign | |
| Carowinds | |
| Park section | Carolina Boardwalk |
| Coordinates |
35°06′09″N 80°56′31″W / 35.1025°N 80.9420°WCoordinates: 35°06′09″N 80°56′31″W / 35.1025°N 80.9420°W [1][2][3] |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | March 31, 1973 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel |
| Manufacturer | Arrow Dynamics |
| Designer | Ron Toomer |
| Model | Mine Train |
| Lift/launch system | Two Chain lift hills |
| Height | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Drop | 34 ft (10 m) |
| Length | 2,397 ft (731 m) |
| Speed | 30 mph (48 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Duration | 2:17 |
| Capacity | 2,000 riders per hour |
| G-force | 2.4 |
| Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
 Fast Lane available | |
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Carolina Goldrusher at RCDB Pictures of Carolina Goldrusher at RCDB | |
The Goldrusher is a steel roller coaster made by Arrow Dynamics of Mountain View, California United States. The coaster is located in Carolina Boardwalk area of Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was the park's first roller coaster and one of only 3 original rides that still operate in the park today.
References
- ↑ , From UltimateRollercoaster.com
- ↑ , From The Rollercoaster Database
- ↑ , From The Official Carowinds Website
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