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|name=Colossos - Kampf der Giganten
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|caption=
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|location=Heide Park
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|section=Land der Vergessenen
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|type=[[Wooden roller coaster|Wood]]
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|status= Operating
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|opened={{start date|2001|4|13}}; reopened {{start date|2019|4|19}}
|manufacturer=Intamin
|manufacturer=Intamin
|designer=[[Werner Stengel]]
|designer=[[Werner Stengel]]
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|track=Out and back
|track=Out and back
|lift=Chain [[lift hill]]
|lift=Chain [[lift hill]]
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|capacity=1,030
|capacity=1,030
|cost=
|cost=
|gforce=3.8 ''g''
|gforce=-1.5 and 4.5
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|rcdb_number=988
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'''Colossos: Kampf der Giganten''' (German for "Colossos - Battle of the Giants"), formerly known as just '''Colossos''', is a [[wooden roller coaster|wooden]] [[roller coaster]] at [[Heide Park]] in [[Soltau]], [[Lower Saxony]], [[Germany]]. Unlike traditional wooden coasters, Colossos was prefabricated. Its track was laser-cut in a factory to a high degree of precision, with sections designed to snap together like [[Lego]] pieces. Some of its planks were tightly bonded in multiple layers instead of traditionally nailed together by hand.
'''Colossos - Kampf der Giganten''', German for ''Colossos: Battle of the Giants'', is a [[wooden roller coaster]] located at [[Heide Park]] in [[Soltau]], [[Lower Saxony]], [[Germany]]. Manufactured by [[Intamin]], the roller coaster opened as simply '''Colossos''' in 2001. Unlike traditional wooden coasters, its track was prefabricated, laser-cut in a factory to a high degree of precision, with sections designed to snap together like [[Lego]] pieces. Some of its planks were tightly bonded in multiple layers instead of traditionally nailed together by hand. The roller coaster closed in 2016 due to deteriorating track conditions and reopened in 2019 after refurbishment.


== Construction ==
== Construction ==
The coaster's "plug and play" design sped up construction and reduced labor costs. Three other prefabricated wooden roller coasters have since been built: [[Balder (roller coaster)|Balder]] at [[Liseberg]] in [[Sweden]], [[El Toro (Six Flags Great Adventure)|El Toro]] at [[Six Flags Great Adventure]] in [[United States of America]], and [[T Express]] at [[Everland]] in [[South Korea]].
The coaster's "plug and play" design sped up construction and reduced labor costs. Three other prefabricated wooden roller coasters have since been built: [[Balder (roller coaster)|Balder]] at [[Liseberg]], [[El Toro (Six Flags Great Adventure)|El Toro]] at [[Six Flags Great Adventure]] in [[Jackson, New Jersey]], and [[T Express]] at [[Everland]] in [[South Korea]].


Colossos was the first wooden coaster with [[Brake run#Magnetic brakes|magnetic brakes]] just before the return to station, making its final braking very smooth and comfortable compared to that of coasters with friction claw brakes.
Colossos was the first wooden coaster with [[Brake run#Magnetic brakes|magnetic brakes]] just before the return to station, making its final braking very smooth and comfortable compared to that of coasters with friction claw brakes.
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== 2016 closing ==
== 2016 closing ==


On July 28, 2016, Colossos was shut down and all paths to it were blocked.<ref name="Scream">{{cite web|url=http://screamscape.com/html/heide-park.htm|title=HEIDE-PARK Germany|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=Screamscape|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|accessdate=January 13, 2017}}</ref> Heide Park announced that inspections had revealed significant problems with the coaster's track, and that repairs would cost over [[Euros|€]]10 million.<ref name="Scream" />
On July 28, 2016, Colossos was shut down and all paths to it were blocked.<ref name="Scream">{{cite web|url=http://screamscape.com/html/heide-park.htm|title=HEIDE-PARK Germany|publisher=Screamscape|accessdate=January 13, 2017}}</ref> Heide Park announced that inspections had revealed significant problems with the coaster's track, and that repairs would cost over [[Euros|€]]10 million.<ref name="Scream" />


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In early January 2018, Heide Park announced that the entire track surface of Colossos would be replaced and that the ride would reopen for the 2019 summer season. The renovation is expected to cost around [[Euros|€]]12 million.<ref name="Scream" />
=== Reopening plans ===
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In late 2018, the ride's new name, logo and backstory were confirmed. Colossos would become Colossos: Kampf der Giganten in 2019. Within the new theme, Colossus is under attack by a large fire monster and needs the rider‘s energy to vanquish it.

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In early January 2018, Heide announced that the entire track surface of Colossos would be replaced and that the ride would reopen for the 2019 summer season. The renovation is expected to cost around [[Euros|€]]12 million.<ref name="Scream" />
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In late 2018, the ride's new name, logo and backstory were confirmed. Colossos would become Colossos: Kampf der Giganten in 2019.


==Awards==
==Awards==
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| 2017 = 34
| 2018 = 28
| 2018 = 28
| 2019 = 30
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| 2021 = 25
| 2022 = 25
|2023=27 (tie)|2024=34}}


{{wide image|HePa Colossos Panorama.jpg|1500px|Panoramic of Colossos}}
{{wide image|HePa Colossos Panorama.jpg|1500px|Panoramic of Colossos}}
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{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
*{{RCDB|988|Colossos}}
*{{RCDB|988|Colossos}}
*{{commons category inline|Colossos}}
*{{commons category inline|Colossos}}

Latest revision as of 12:30, 16 October 2024

Colossos - Kampf der Giganten
Previously known as Colossos (2001–2016)
Heide Park
LocationHeide Park
Park sectionLand der Vergessenen
Coordinates53°01′23″N 9°53′00″E / 53.02306°N 9.88333°E / 53.02306; 9.88333
StatusOperating
Opening dateApril 13, 2001 (2001-04-13); reopened April 19, 2019 (2019-04-19)
General statistics
ManufacturerIntamin
DesignerWerner Stengel
ModelWooden Coaster (prefabricated track)
Track layoutOut and back
Lift/launch systemChain lift hill
Height50.0 m (164.0 ft)
Drop48.5 m (159 ft)
Length1,344 m (4,409 ft)
Speed110 km/h (68 mph)
Inversions0
Duration2:25
Max vertical angle61°
Capacity1,030 riders per hour
G-force-1.5 and 4.5
Height restriction55 in (140 cm)
Colossos - Kampf der Giganten at RCDB

Colossos - Kampf der Giganten, German for Colossos: Battle of the Giants, is a wooden roller coaster located at Heide Park in Soltau, Lower Saxony, Germany. Manufactured by Intamin, the roller coaster opened as simply Colossos in 2001. Unlike traditional wooden coasters, its track was prefabricated, laser-cut in a factory to a high degree of precision, with sections designed to snap together like Lego pieces. Some of its planks were tightly bonded in multiple layers instead of traditionally nailed together by hand. The roller coaster closed in 2016 due to deteriorating track conditions and reopened in 2019 after refurbishment.

Construction

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The coaster's "plug and play" design sped up construction and reduced labor costs. Three other prefabricated wooden roller coasters have since been built: Balder at Liseberg, El Toro at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, and T Express at Everland in South Korea.

Colossos was the first wooden coaster with magnetic brakes just before the return to station, making its final braking very smooth and comfortable compared to that of coasters with friction claw brakes.

2016 closing

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On July 28, 2016, Colossos was shut down and all paths to it were blocked.[1] Heide Park announced that inspections had revealed significant problems with the coaster's track, and that repairs would cost over €10 million.[1]

In early January 2018, Heide Park announced that the entire track surface of Colossos would be replaced and that the ride would reopen for the 2019 summer season. The renovation is expected to cost around €12 million.[1] In late 2018, the ride's new name, logo and backstory were confirmed. Colossos would become Colossos: Kampf der Giganten in 2019. Within the new theme, Colossus is under attack by a large fire monster and needs the rider‘s energy to vanquish it.

Awards

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Golden Ticket Awards: Top wood Roller Coasters
Year 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024
Ranking 16[2] 11[3] 15[4] 19[5] 23[6] 23[7] 18[8] 18[9] 18[10] 29[11] 19[12] 17[13] 24[14] 23[15] 18[16] 34[17] 28[18] 30[19] 25[20] 25[21] 27 (tie)[22] 34[23]
Panoramic of Colossos

References

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  2. ^ "Top 25 wood Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today: 6B. September 2002. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2013. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
  3. ^ "Top 50 wood Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today: 10–11B. September 2003. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2013. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
  4. ^ "Top 50 wood Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today: 14–15B. September 2004. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 3, 2007. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
  5. ^ "Top 50 wood Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today: 22–23B. September 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2013. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
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  8. ^ "Top 50 wood Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today. 12 (6.2): 42–43. September 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2013. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
  9. ^ "Top 50 wood Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today. 13 (6.2): 38–39. September 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2013. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
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  13. ^ "2013 Top 50 wood Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today. 17 (6.2): 40–41. September 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2013. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
  14. ^ "2014 Top 50 wood Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today. 18 (6.2): 38–39. September 2014. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
  15. ^ "2015 Top 50 wood Roller Coasters" (PDF). Amusement Today. 19 (6.2): 45–46. September 2015. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
  16. ^ "2016 Top 50 Wooden Coasters". Golden Ticket Awards. Amusement Today. September 2016. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
  17. ^ "2017 Top 50 Wooden Coasters". Golden Ticket Awards. Amusement Today. September 2017. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
  18. ^ "2018 Top 50 Wooden Coasters". Golden Ticket Awards. Amusement Today. September 2018. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
  19. ^ "2019 Top 50 Wood Coasters". Golden Ticket Awards. Amusement Today. September 2019. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
  20. ^ "2021 Golden Ticket Award Winners". Golden Ticket Awards. Amusement Today. September 2021. Archived from the original on November 15, 2021. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
  21. ^ "2022 Golden Ticket Award Winners". Golden Ticket Awards. Amusement Today. September 2022. Archived from the original on September 12, 2022. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
  22. ^ "2023 Golden Ticket Award Winners". Amusement Today. 27 (6.2): 71–72. September 2023. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
  23. ^ "2024 Golden Ticket Award Winners". Golden Ticket Awards. Amusement Today. September 2024. Archived from the original on September 9, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
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