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Roller Coaster: Big Dipper (1969 to 2007)
Clipper (1947 - 1950 to 1968)
Sky Rocket (1925 to 1947 - 1950)
Amusement Park: Geauga Lake & Wildwater Kingdom (Aurora, Ohio 44202 USA)
Classification: Roller Coaster
Type: Wood - Sit Down
Status: Operated from 1925 to 9/16/2007
Designer: John A. Miller
Categories: ACE Coaster Classic
Cost: $50,000 USD
 
Length: 2680' 
Height: 65' 
Inversions: 0 
Speed: 32 mph 
Duration: 1:45 
 
Trains: 2 trains with 4 cars per train. Riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows for a total of 24 riders per train.
 
History: The Big Dipper sold at auction for $5,000 to Apex Western Machinery Movers, who will move the roller coaster for an undisclosed client.
History: Completely overhauled in 1980.
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