![]() ![]() Montezooma's Revenge at Knott's Berry Farm is the longest running shuttle loop that is still in its original location.The original King Kobra from Kings Dominion is the most traveled shuttle loop, having operated at Kings Dominion, Jolly Roger Amusement Park, Alton Towers and Hopi Hari.The remaining Shuttle Loops were either demolished or used for replacement parts on other installations. As of September 2013, only six installations are operating, with another one in storage. Twenty-two theme parks have operated Shuttle Loops, with half of the twelve original installations being relocated at some time. A number of installations followed across the world. Also that year, Knott's Berry Farm opened Montezooma's Revenge and Six Flags AstroWorld opened Greezed Lightnin' as the first installations to feature the flywheel launch system. Tidal Wave at Marriott's Great America (Illinois) opened in 1978 and was the last to feature the weight drop launch system. Two other rides were also installed that year: White Lightnin' at Carowinds and Tidal Wave at Marriott's Great America (California). The first installation of a Shuttle Loop dates back to 1977 when King Kobra opened at Kings Dominion. These 12 installations have been located in a total of 22 different amusement parks. A total of 12 installations were produced between 19. Shuttle Loop is a type of steel launched shuttle roller coaster designed by Reinhold Spieldiener of Intamin and manufactured by Anton Schwarzkopf. Steel shuttle roller coaster Shuttle Loopġ (traversed 2 times, forward and backward) ![]()
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