For other uses, see Montaña Rusa.

Montaña Rusa (English: Russian Mountain) is a steel roller coaster located at Parque del Café in Montenegro, Quindio, Colombia. Manufactured by Schwarzkopf Industries, the coaster originally opened as Zambezi Zinger in 1973 at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. It operated there until 1997 and was eventually moved to Parque del Café, where it reopened as Montaña Rusa in 1999. The two-and-a-half minute ride features a height of approximately 57 feet (17 m) and reaches a maximum speed of 41 mph (66 km/h).[1]

History

At Worlds of Fun (1973–1997)

The ride originally opened as Zambezi Zinger in 1973, and operated for 25 seasons at Worlds of Fun, in Kansas City, Missouri.[1] At the time, it was the longest-standing coaster in the park's history (overtaken in 2014 by the Timber Wolf).[citation needed]

At Parque del Café (1999–present)

Between 1997 and 1999, it was moved to Parque del Café in Colombia, where it reopened as Montaña Rusa.[1] The English translation of "Russian Mountains" refers to the oldest known roller coasters in St. Petersburg, Russia, dating as far back as the 17th century, which were constructed with hills of ice that were reinforced by wooden supports.[2] After gaining popularity throughout Europe, French amusement parks began building their own versions and calling them "les montagnes russes".[citation needed]

Originally debuting in 1999 as Parque del Café's first roller coaster, this 1,050-metre long coaster became the longest in Colombia.[3] It is one of only two Schwarzkopf Speed Racer models still in operation today—the other being Whizzer at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois.[citation needed]

New version at Worlds of Fun

Main article: Zambezi Zinger (2023)

In 2022, Worlds of Fun announced a new hybrid roller coaster for the 2023 season, inspired by and also named Zambezi Zinger.[4][5] It opened to the public on June 19, 2023.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Marden, Duane. "Montaña Rusa (Parque del Café)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
  2. ^ Coker, Robert (2002). Roller Coasters: A Thrill Seeker's Guide to the Ultimate Scream Machines. New York: Metrobooks. 14. ISBN 9781586631727.
  3. ^ Conrado, Angélica (12 September 2013). "Una maravilla en el eje cafetero, 'Parque del café'". El Heraldo. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  4. ^ "Zambezi Zinger - Worlds of Fun (Kansas City, Missouri, United States)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
  5. ^ "Zambezi Zinger". WorldsOfFun.com. Cedar Fair. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
  6. ^ Savage, Sydnie (11 May 2023). "Worlds of Fun Announces Opening Date for New Zambezi Zinger Roller Coaster". Fox4KC.com. WDAF-TV. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zambezi_Zinger_(1973)
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