Gutterflower Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 (edited) This is quite an amazing story. 35 years ago a Schwarzkopf Jet Star was sold to Parque de la Ciudad in Argentina. The park was the subject of a national scandal during construction and its early years. The scandal involved misdeeds under the former military dictatorship and as a result, the park was never properly completed. Many of you will know the famous Intamin racing coaster Vertigorama from this park which was built but never operated. The Jet Star befell a similar fate and was never set up. The ride sat there for decades until eventually the ride was sold and entered storage in Santa Fe (Argentina not New Mexico) and seemingly vanished. Fast forwards to the present and the ride has reappeared, refurbished and repainted. Now incredibly 35 years after its original sale a Schwarzkopf Jet Star is getting its first riders. The Ride is currently operating in Saenz Peña at Ferichaco. [fbvideonew] [/fbvideonew]As a word of caution... I'd turn the sound down a bit for this video Edited October 28, 2017 by Gutterflower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT325 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 ^That's a sight for sore eyes... being a HUGE Schwarzkopf fan myself. Thank you for posting this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapfordakids Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 That park had so many Schwarzkopfs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Maier Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 I'm sure in the Great Beyond . . . . Anton Schwarzkopf is smiling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutterflower Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share Posted October 28, 2017 Note I've finally tracked down its exact location and updated the first post accordingly. It wasn't quite where I expected. It is currently operating in Saenz Peña at Ferichaco. Right here to be precise. https://www.google.no/maps/@-26.7922616,-60.4314545,225m/data=!3m1!1e3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericthewanderer Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 It's never too late to open a Schwarzkopf coaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#ArrowLivesMatter Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 To bad no parks in America could do anything like this anymore, schwarzkopf still holds up to this day in my books but hey one can dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmerleeberry Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Such a coaster that fits in a small space, yet offers big thrills. Nowadays, everyone wants to run the tallest, fastest, and insane-looking coaster as they forget that even the little coasters can offer thrills just like the big daddies. I may like to ride big rides, but I also like the smaller rides as well. Too bad this coaster is in a place I probably won't be able to visit within my lifetime. Oh well, I can always watch the video and pretend I'm ridding it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chschris1 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Such a coaster that fits in a small space, yet offers big thrills. Nowadays, everyone wants to run the tallest, fastest, and insane-looking coaster as they forget that even the little coasters can offer thrills just like the big daddies. I may like to ride big rides, but I also like the smaller rides as well. Too bad this coaster is in a place I probably won't be able to visit within my lifetime. Oh well, I can always watch the video and pretend I'm ridding it. I agree with you. I wish more Chance rollercoaster were being made because Lightning Run seems to be awesome, compact/small, and packs a punch that some huge coasters do not even get close to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAmericanKnight Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Such a coaster that fits in a small space, yet offers big thrills. Nowadays, everyone wants to run the tallest, fastest, and insane-looking coaster as they forget that even the little coasters can offer thrills just like the big daddies. I may like to ride big rides, but I also like the smaller rides as well. Too bad this coaster is in a place I probably won't be able to visit within my lifetime. Oh well, I can always watch the video and pretend I'm ridding it. I agree with you. I wish more Chance rollercoaster were being made because Lightning Run seems to be awesome, compact/small, and packs a punch that some huge coasters do not even get close to. I feel like small rides with a good ability to thrill are still being made and catching on. The S&S Freespins are a good example. The RMC Raptors are not huge and yet the reviews for them suggest that they are very good. Eurofighter coasters by Gerstlauer are also very good rides. So, the concept of small but intense roller coasters is still very alive today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Still opened sooner than West Coast Racers will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrinho Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 That's a real cool story, thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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