Vogel Rok
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Vogel Rok | |
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Enclosed | |
Manufacturer | Vekoma |
Designer | Ton van de Ven |
Model | Custom MK-900 |
Lift/launch system | tyre-driven lift-hill |
Height | 82 ft (25 m) |
Drop | 62 ft (19 m) |
Length | 2,296 ft (700 m) |
Speed | 40 mph (64 km/h) |
Inversions | 0 |
Duration | 1:41 |
Capacity | 1600 riders per hour |
G-force | 3.5 |
Height restriction | 47.3 in (120 cm) |
Vogel Rok at RCDB |
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History and details
The name of the ride, Vogel Rok, refers to the adventure of
Vogel Rok used to operate with three trains. Problems with the brakes in 2015 forced the ride to operate with two trains only.[1] This issue was solved as part of a renovation in 2018.[2]
The ride
Lasers project over the train as it climbs the lift-hill and seen to the left are four Rocs flying off. In a strong curve down leftwards the train dives towards the ground and several more curves bring the train through a tunnel of lasers.
The train then falls into a helix and goes through a Serpent’s mouth, which lights up as the train passes through it. The last curve is decorated with
Apparent wind-effects stimulate the ride-experience.
The ride has an onboard sound system with a synchronized soundtrack written by composer Ruud Bos, who also wrote the musical themes for Droomvlucht, Fata Morgana and Villa Volta.
References
- ^ "Efteling Rollercoaster Vogel Rok in trouble because of painful brakes". Looopings. January 2, 2015. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
- ^ "Efteling modifies Vogel Rok: new effects, better music and an extra train". Looopings. October 8, 2018. Retrieved October 28, 2018.