Grand National (Pleasure Beach, Blackpool)

Facts

Roller Coaster:	Grand National
Amusement Park:	Pleasure Beach, Blackpool (Blackpool, Lancashire FY4 1EZ UK)
Classification:	Roller Coaster
Type:	Wood - Sit Down
Status:	Operating since 1935
Builder:	Charles Paige
Categories:	Moebius

Length:	3302'
Height:	62'
Inversions:	0
Speed:	40 mph
Duration:	2:20

Trains:	3 cars per train. Riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows for a total of 18 riders per train.
	Riders must be 46" or taller to ride.
	Built by Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc.
	Restraints: Individual ratcheting lap bar, Seat divider and Seatbelt.

History:	On 5/20/2004 a fire destroyed the Grand National's station and damaged two nearby rides - Trauma Towers and Alice's Wonderland. The Grand National reopened on 10/28/2004 after repairs were completed.

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