I had a look at the status of the latest coaster to new Pleasureland in Southport this afternoon. The coaster originally from Camelot where it was named Gauntlet was dismantled and moved to new pleasureland in the last few months. The new coaster is part of the first investment in static rides we have seen at the park since it opened earlier in the summer.

Before Camelot the coaster was based at Dreamland in Margate where it was known as the ‘looping star’. The coaster is 1197ft long, has a height of 36ft and contains one loop which is 31ft high. Looking at those stats it wont make enthusiasts travel but the general public will surely appreciate another attraction at new pleasureland.

I must say it looks allot better than it ever did at Camelot with a new Orangey red and blue paintjob.

The coaster isnt complete yet, the rest of the track needs to be installed and the lift chain etc, I would guess its 70% complete. I spoke to a couple of members of staff who told me the plan is to open it before the end of the current season.

It was nice to see the park quite busy again this afternoon.

Thanks to RCDB (http://www.rcdb.com) for the stats

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