virginia reel

Could anybody explain to me what virginia reel is or means?

TTD, you need to slow the trains before they change it up.

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I own you!

Some of my best coasters in RCT were Virginia Reels. The trick is to not have them go too fast into a corner.

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I'd rather die living than live like I'm dead

thanks but are there any places i can go to to see a picture of one or something?

As far as I know, there are no Virginia Reels still in existence. There are some historical photos about; try the book "The American Roller Coaster" by Scott Rutherford. I think it has a few pictures in it, and a decent explanation.

I thought there was still one operating at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in England.

My recollection is that the Blackpool Reel is closed, but I think I read this in The American Roller Coaster, too. Coaster Grotto mentions that the ride was demolished in 1982.

I found a "reel" picture:

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CP fan since 68.

I found a "reel" picture:

http://www.americanmidway.com/reviews/UK/day8.html

Doesn't look like something I really miss.

And here is a patent for it:

http://164.195.100.11/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&d=PALL&p=1&u=/netahtml/srchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=872253.WKU.&OS=PN/872253

-- Harley

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CP fan since 68.
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