Rock N' Roller Coaster (aka Timber Topper)

This was one of Opryland's original rides. It was a family favorite as there wasn't any major drop hills but was still fun to ride. When the park opened in 1972 this was one ride that was a major attraction, there was a ramp you walked up, then you loaded into different lines depending upon which seat you wanted (the back was the best, as it would whip you around the loops).  You would stand behind the yellow line with a little entrance gate closed that looked like a flag.  And of course you did not mind waiting for this ride as you had 50's music bopping in the background as well as the smell of the pizza to entertain you.  As you boarded the ride you were advised to remove your hats, glasses etc.  As the train departed the building you would see the extra trains stored on the right and an exit ramp on the left.  You would go around a bend then start up a small hill that lead into a little loop which would whip really great if your in the back then you would go on around and up the big hill as you reached the top you would go straight for a few feet and you could wave at the people on the skylift as well they could wave at you.  You would then start going down, down, down.  After the last around you would make your way back to the station as you did this it seemed as though the speed exceled and you would pass people sitting at the Pizza place and enter through a tunnel where the brakes would engage and everyone would scream and applaud.  A great family ride truely missed! Here's the stats:

Names Rock N' Roller Coaster, Timber Topper Type Steel Sit-down Status Operated from 1972 to 1997 Make/Model Arrow/Mine train Length 2,000 feet Height 56 feet Inversions 0 Speed 45 mph Duration 2:30 Other Features 2 Lifts Hills

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