Ex Flamingoland's "The Bullet" where-abouts

[sparky2u]

The Bullet was originally known as Wiener looping when it was opened at Prater Park in Vienna. This unique schwarzkopf ride was at Flamingoland, Its a shuttle looper which twists around itself and loops around the loading station. The loading station is twisted both to the left and the right.

Where did the "Bullet" go after it left Flamingoland ..?

 

[furie]

It went to Vekoma I believe for a refit and for sale. Pretty sure that Bullet and Magnum Force were both used as part of the contract that got them Kumali.

Though that could be complete and utter enthusiast rubbish - so please correct me if I'm wrong

 

[SaiyanHajime]

But where is it now? If Vekoma still can't sell it, that's a bit weird.

Magnum Force is in S.America now? I think... Yeah, Mexico.

 

[Gavin]

^I've got no idea what Vekoma have done with it (if they even have it at all), but if they haven't done something to reduce the operating costs, then I'm not surprised it hasn't found a new home.

A bigger, major park wouldn't touch a 30 year old, second-hand ride, and a smaller park that might want to buy it may not be able to afford to keep it running.

 

[Colossus]

Apparently it`s been refurbished sold to Selva Magica in Mexico and will re-open in spring next year next year.


http://www.screamscape.com/html/smaller_parks.htm

 

[sparky2u]

Thanks for the update, I'm glad the coaster did not get scrapped as it is very unique. Love too of seen it at Thorpe Park instead considering they say they love extreme rides.

 

[Gavin]

^Thorpe Park would never entertain the idea of buying a 30 year old ride, which has already had multiple homes, and is notoriously expensive to maintain and operate.