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The [[Scenic Coaster]], sometimes called the '''Scenic Railway''', was a wooden roller coaster at Olentangy Park that operated from 1906 to 1921. It was designed by [[Henry B. Auchy]], who also built the [[Figure Eight Toboggan]], for the Columbus Zoological Company in 1904.<ref name="new">"New Taboggan." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' July 11, 1904. Page 4.</ref> There, it was named the '''Forest Toboggan''' or '''Forest Coaster'''. The ride was purchased and moved to Olentangy Park's northeast end for the 1906 season.<ref>''The Billboard,'' October 7, 1905. Vol. 17 Issue 40. Page 25.</ref><ref name="opening">"Olentangy Park Opens on April 29." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' April 15, 1906. Page 7.</ref><ref>Long, W. C. 1906. "Columbus, Ohio." ''The Billboard,'' May 12, 1906. Vol. 18. Issue 19. Page 20.</ref> Constructed by Coaster Construction Co. of Chicago,<ref>''The Billboard,'' September 4, 1909. Vol. 21, Issue 36. Page 2.</ref> it was 90 ft. tall<ref name="new" /> and was erected along North High Street.<ref name="opening" /> | The [[Scenic Coaster]], sometimes called the '''Scenic Railway''', was a wooden roller coaster at Olentangy Park that operated from 1906 to 1921. It was designed by [[Henry B. Auchy]], who also built the [[Figure Eight Toboggan]], for the Columbus Zoological Company in 1904.<ref name="new">"New Taboggan." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' July 11, 1904. Page 4.</ref> There, it was named the '''Forest Toboggan''' or '''Forest Coaster'''. The ride was purchased and moved to Olentangy Park's northeast end for the 1906 season.<ref>''The Billboard,'' October 7, 1905. Vol. 17 Issue 40. Page 25.</ref><ref name="opening">"Olentangy Park Opens on April 29." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' April 15, 1906. Page 7.</ref><ref>Long, W. C. 1906. "Columbus, Ohio." ''The Billboard,'' May 12, 1906. Vol. 18. Issue 19. Page 20.</ref> Constructed by Coaster Construction Co. of Chicago,<ref>''The Billboard,'' September 4, 1909. Vol. 21, Issue 36. Page 2.</ref> it was 90 ft. tall<ref name="new" /> and was erected along North High Street.<ref name="opening" /> The ride was replaced in 1922 by the [[Red Devil]]. | ||
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Revision as of 02:13, 20 December 2024
Scenic Coaster
| Other Name(s) | Scenic Railway Forest Toboggan Forest Coaster |
|---|---|
| Type | Roller Coaster Track ride |
| Park Section | North Center East |
| Built | 1904 |
| Opened | 1906 |
| Closed | 1921 (replaced) |
| Manufacturer | Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters (PTC) |
| Designer | Henry B. Auchy |
| Architect | Coaster Construction Co. of Chicago |
| Materials | Wood |
| Height | 90 ft. |
| Vehicle Type | Car |
| Inversions | 0 |
The Scenic Coaster, sometimes called the Scenic Railway, was a wooden roller coaster at Olentangy Park that operated from 1906 to 1921. It was designed by Henry B. Auchy, who also built the Figure Eight Toboggan, for the Columbus Zoological Company in 1904.[1] There, it was named the Forest Toboggan or Forest Coaster. The ride was purchased and moved to Olentangy Park's northeast end for the 1906 season.[2][3][4] Constructed by Coaster Construction Co. of Chicago,[5] it was 90 ft. tall[1] and was erected along North High Street.[3] The ride was replaced in 1922 by the Red Devil.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "New Taboggan." Columbus Evening Dispatch, July 11, 1904. Page 4.
- ↑ The Billboard, October 7, 1905. Vol. 17 Issue 40. Page 25.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Olentangy Park Opens on April 29." Columbus Evening Dispatch, April 15, 1906. Page 7.
- ↑ Long, W. C. 1906. "Columbus, Ohio." The Billboard, May 12, 1906. Vol. 18. Issue 19. Page 20.
- ↑ The Billboard, September 4, 1909. Vol. 21, Issue 36. Page 2.