 The Alpen Blitz was a standard production model compact powered coaster manufactured by Schwarzkopf, and was designed for easy transportation and portability. Generally the rides featured elaborate backdrop panels, though the one at Great Adventure never had the panels in its short time operating at the park. |
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For the 1976 season, the park's front gate
was moved form its original location at the end of Dream Street to its
current central location at the Fountain. Alpen Blitz along with the Musik Express were added as part of the expansion in 1976 along a new pathway joining the Fountain area to Fun Fair. This revamped section was previously a part of Happy Feeling petting area. Alpen Blitz was a small, portable, powered roller coaster. The ride was driven by electric drive units on the front and back ends of the train. The drive units can clearly be seen in these photos as a series of articulated boxes at the front of the train. The coaster was frequently closed due to mechanical issues, and was only at the park for three seasons before it was removed. The picture at the left is from the Schwarzkopf Rides brochure, and features pictures of the ride while it was at the park, as well as pictures of another ride complete with scenery pieces. The site that Alpen Blitz occupied was later home to the Haunted Castle and today is the location of the Autobahn bumper cars. |
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