TheRapidsBlog turns two today and what a crazy couple years it's been! What started out as a blog strictly about theme park rapids rides, has blossomed into travel, restaurant reviews, and nerdly beyond. This time also marks two years of web master, journalism, and photography experience in what seems to be a curious secondary career. And it keeps getting better!
To celebrate, I picked out a special video for the next in the summer RCT3 Sim series. The Arrow Pipeline Coaster Prototype was modeled after Arrow Dynamics' (now S&S Arrow) test stand at it's facilities in Clearfield, Utah. If memory serves, only one or two pipeline coasters ever existed, one of those being an indoor ride. I saw pictures or video some years back and want to say the pipeline coaster (of similar design but not Arrow) was at a hotel, possibly in Saudi Arabia, and was tire driven. I'm sketchy on housing and the coaster's location, so if anyone can confirm details or offer insight, by all means.
This model is special because it gives people a chance to ride not just a unique coaster, but the original test stand. The Pipeline Coaster is a rare part of roller coaster history AND the history of a company who was a driving force in the amusement park world during the 1980's and 90's. Enjoy!
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