Gulf Coaster

Gulf Coaster

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name= Gulf Coaster


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location= Six Flags Great America
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type= Steel
status= Closed
opened= 1976
closed= 1976
manufacturer= Bradley and Kaye
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"The Gulf Coaster" was a small children's roller coaster that was built for Marriott's Great America In Gurnee, IL (with a "clone" in Santa Clara, CA). Gulf Coaster was built by Bradley & Kaye in 1976. It was a standard "Little Dipper" model.

Gurnee

The Gurnee version was plagued with problems in its only year (1976). The ride closed midway throughout the 1976 season due to several fires and was removed before 1977 and replaced by the Southern Cross skyride. The ride was most likely scrapped.

Santa Clara

The Santa Clara version managed to survive a few years later (mainly due to Santa Clara not getting a Southern Cross skyride). The ride was not as much of a fire hazard as its Gurnee cousin. The little Gulf Coaster made its last run at the end of the 1980 season. It too was most likely scrapped.


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