Gulf Coaster
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| Gulf Coaster | |
|---|---|
| California's Great America | |
| Park section | Orleans Place |
| Coordinates | 37°23′46″N 121°58′19″W / 37.396°N 121.972°W |
| Status | Removed |
| Opening date | 1976 |
| Closing date | 1980 |
| Six Flags Great America | |
| Park section | Orleans Place |
| Coordinates | 42°22′12″N 87°56′10″W / 42.370°N 87.936°W |
| Status | Removed |
| Opening date | 1976 |
| Closing date | 1976 |
| Replaced by | Southern Cross |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel |
| Manufacturer | Allan Herschell Company |
| Model | Little Dipper |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Trains | Single train with 3 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 12 riders per train. |
The Gulf Coaster was a small children's roller coaster that was built for both the Great America parks.[1][2] Gulf Coaster was built by the Allan Herschell Company with its trains made by Bradley and Kaye. It was a standard "Little Dipper" model. Today, neither of the Gulf Coasters operate.
The Gurnee version was plagued with problems in its only year (1976).[1] The ride closed midway throughout the 1976 season due to several fires and was removed before 1977 and replaced by the Southern Cross skyride. The ride was most likely scrapped.
