HISTORIC ROLLER COASTER TRACK RISES IN WEST TEXAS

Corkscrew inversion to become the future gateway to unique museum

 
The National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives (NRCMA), the world’s largest collection of historic amusement artifacts, has completed construction on its largest exhibit to date: a complete, corkscrew inversion from the retired Canobie Corkscrew.
 

“This museum is no longer a dream. It is a reality being built right now,” said Jeff Novotny, President of the NRCMA Board of Directors. “This project represents one of the biggest logistical challenges we've faced, and thanks to the indispensable support of our industry partners and fans, the vision for this facility has rapidly transformed into a concrete, powerful reality.”
 
Originally debuting in 1975 as the second modern looping roller coaster built by Arrow Development, Chicago Loop at Old Chicago park would make several stops across the country before being permanently retired at Canobie Lake Park in New Hampshire in 2022. There, a portion of track was carefully dismantled and shipped to the museum for final display.
 
The corkscrew inversion was shipped to the museum thanks to donations from American Coaster Enthusiasts, Amusement Today, Canobie Lake Park and Jeff Novotny. On-site logistical support was provided by Rocky Mountain Coasters / Larson International. Engineering was provided by Skyline Attractions and Dan Peak at Peak Thrills Engineering. The track was re-assembled in Texas with donated labor from Northwest Coasters and re-painted in its final livery with the assistance of Baynum Solutions.

Also participating in the project was John Reed, Canobie Lake Park's Maintenance Director who originally oversaw the construction of the Canobie Corkscrew when it was brought to the park in 1987. He also oversaw the coaster's disassembly and shipping from Canobie Lake Park to the NRCMA. 
 

John Reed speaking with Allen Messick, Northwest Coasters, as track pieces get marked for erection.	John Reed, inside the Museum standing by the Canobie Lake Park Corkscrew lead car.

Several public preview events are currently being planned around the museum’s construction. For the latest dates, the museum is available for tours, visit: http://www.rollercoastermuseum.org.
    The NRCMA is an unaffiliated, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of historic roller coaster and amusement park artifacts. Its goal is to document, archive and preserve the rich history of the attractions industry for generations to come. Visit: http://www.rollercoastermuseum.org to learn more.
 
For more information: Pete Owens, info@rollercoastermuseum.org.