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Irn-Bru Revolution
Blackpool Pleasure Beach, England

Irn-Bru Revolution
Make/ModelArrow Launched Loop
TypeSteel - Sit Down Looping
Year Built1979
at BPB1979 to present

Blackpool Pleasure Beach have a huge collection of historic rides. Even though it’s more modern than some, the Irn-Bru Revolution represents the first 360 degree looping coaster in Europe. The train is launched out of the station, which itself is almost 60 feet off the ground, down a drop and around the 360 degree loop. After it has climbed to a similar station on the other side, it is launched backwards along the track to return to the start of the ride. Being launched backwards through the loop is the highlight.

First Ride: 25 May 2005

 

Coaster Stats

Length635 ft
Height56 ft
Biggest Drop47 ft
Inversions1
Maximum Speed45 mph
Duration1:06
Max Positive Gs+4 G

More info on this roller coaster is available on the RCDB