Little Dipper (Six Flags Great America)

Little Dipper is a wooden roller coaster located at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois. It was originally built in 1950 by Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters and previously operated at Kiddieland Amusement Park in Melrose Park, Illinois until the park closed in September 2009. On November 24, 2009, Six Flags Great America purchased the ride for $33,000 at an auction. The ride was relocated and reopened on May 27, 2010, in its original configuration within the Yukon Territory section of Six Flags Great America.[1]

Little Dipper
Six Flags Great America
Park sectionYukon Territory
Coordinates42.367521°N 87.933333°W / 42.367521; -87.933333
StatusOperating
Opening dateMay 27, 2010 (2010-05-27)
Kiddieland Amusement Park
Coordinates41.909620°N 87.836600°W / 41.909620; -87.836600
StatusRelocated to Six Flags Great America
Opening date1950 (1950)
Closing dateSeptember 27, 2009 (2009-09-27)
General statistics
TypeWood
ManufacturerPhiladelphia Toboggan Coasters
DesignerHerbert Schmeck
ModelJunior Coaster
Lift/launch systemChain lift hill
Height28 ft (8.5 m)
Drop24 ft (7.3 m)
Length700 ft (210 m)
Speed25 mph (40 km/h)
Inversions0
Duration0:50
TrainsSingle train with 4 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 16 riders per train.
Must transfer from wheelchair
Little Dipper at RCDB
Pictures of Little Dipper at RCDB

References

  1. "Kiddieland's roller coaster is moving to Six Flags Great America". The Canadian Press. Retrieved 2009-12-04.


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