Steeplechase (Blackpool Pleasure Beach)

The Steeplechase is a three tracked racing roller coaster at Pleasure Beach Resort, England.^[1] It is a custom design made by Arrow Dynamics. The ride was officially opened in 1977 by Grand National winner Red Rum,^[2] whose hoof print was also taken and is on display near the ride's exit. It is the only operating steeplechase roller coaster left in the world.

Steeplechase
The Steeplechase at Pleasure Beach
Pleasure Beach Resort
Location	Pleasure Beach Resort
Coordinates	53.7888°N 3.0558°W / 53.7888; -3.0558
Status	Operating
Opening date	1977
Cost	£813,000
General statistics
Type	Steel – Racing
Manufacturer	Arrow Dynamics
Inversions	0
Height restriction	50 in (127 cm)
Tracks	3
Trains	Single car trains. Riders are arranged inline in 2 rows for a total of 2 riders per train.
Steeplechase at RCDB

Riders sit upon a horse-shaped vehicle which can seat one or two people in line. A racing coaster,^[3] the ride has two chain lift hills and the track winds around part of the Big Dipper and underneath part of the Nickelodeon Streak. The station is located near the Big One in the south of the park.

Gallery

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  A lofted view of the ride.
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  The station.
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  The ride in action.

External links

• Official Pleasure Beach website
• Rollercoaster database (Rollercoaster enthusiast website)