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{{Infobox Ride |
{{Infobox Ride |
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|RCT1=Virginia Reel |
|RCT1=Virginia Reel |
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|RCT2=Virginia Reel |
|RCT2=Virginia Reel |
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|type=Roller Coaster |
|type=Roller Coaster |
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|descr=The cheapest roller coaster,<br> this ride is a wooden version <br>of the Spinning Wild Mouse<br> coaster; that is, the circular <br>cars rotate when they go <br> around curves. |
|descr=The cheapest roller coaster,<br> this ride is a wooden version <br>of the Spinning Wild Mouse<br> coaster; that is, the circular <br>cars rotate when they go <br> around curves. |
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|cost=975+ |
|cost=975+ |
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|size=Small - Large (variable) |
|size=Small - Large (variable) |
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|game=[[ |
|game=[[Added Attractions]]<br>[[RollerCoaster Tycoon 2]]<br>[[RollerCoaster Tycoon 3]] |
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===Construction=== |
===Construction=== |
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*Maximum Height - 59 Feet |
*Maximum Height - 59 Feet |
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===Vehicles=== |
===Vehicles=== |
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<div class="ridebox-list"> |
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{{Ridebox2D|Virginia Reel|RCT2}} |
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</div> |
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===Operating Modes=== |
===Operating Modes=== |
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*Continuous circuit mode |
*Continuous circuit mode |
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VirginiaReels_enhanced.png|The same small designs, with added tunnels and scenery to increase the Excitement |
VirginiaReels_enhanced.png|The same small designs, with added tunnels and scenery to increase the Excitement |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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==In |
==In Real Life== |
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Multiple ''Virginia Reel'' roller coasters have been built in real life. The last of which was Virginia Reel at [[Blackpool Pleasure Beach]], which closed in 1982. |
Multiple ''Virginia Reel'' roller coasters have been built in real life.<!-- The last of which was Virginia Reel at [[Blackpool Pleasure Beach]], which closed in 1982. |
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EDITED BY DEATHBYILLUSION: The above information is incorrect about the last Virginia Reel was at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. -->Today there is still one in operation called Tyrolean Tubtwist at Joyland Amusement Park in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, UK which opened in 1950.<sup><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources" style="white-space: nowrap">[''reference needed'']</span></sup> |
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[[Category:Roller Coasters]] |
[[Category:Roller Coasters]] |
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[[Category:Rides]] |
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[[Category:Roller coasters added in Corkscrew Follies]] |
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[[Category:Attractions]] |
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[[Category:Roller coasters in RCT2]] |
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[[Category:Roller coasters in RCT3]] |
Latest revision as of 23:00, 30 January 2023
Construction
Track is a flat-bottomed wooden trough. The cars are guided along the track by the sides of the trough, spinning as they touch the sides.
Special Track Elements
None noted
Constraints
- Maximum Track Slope - 25°
- Maximum Lift Hill Slope - 25°
- Maximum Height - 59 Feet
Vehicles
RCT2 Icon |
Operating Modes
- Continuous circuit mode
Pre-built designs
RollerCoaster Tycoon
- Virginia Reel 1
- Virginia Reel 2
- Virginia Reel 3
Scenarios
- Halitosis (Sprightly Park)
RollerCoaster Tycoon 2
- Crazy Knights
- Texas Tubs
- Wheely Reel
Other Information
- Design the track layout with as many corners as possible to keep the circular cars spinning.
- The Virginia Reel is the only coaster that has its default name as its true name {"Virgina Reel (#)"}, unlike other coasters {"Roller Coaster (#)"}
- Although the Virginia Reel is in fact a side-friction roller coaster, the cars will not fly off the track in any way.
Gallery
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A large Virginia Reel
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Sample of small Virginia Reels
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The same small designs, with added tunnels and scenery to increase the Excitement
In Real Life
Multiple Virginia Reel roller coasters have been built in real life.Today there is still one in operation called Tyrolean Tubtwist at Joyland Amusement Park in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, UK which opened in 1950.[reference needed]