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Tin Lizzies

Coordinates: 51°38′56″N 5°03′14″E / 51.6489°N 5.0539°E / 51.6489; 5.0539
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Tin Lizzies
Ride entrance
Efteling
StatusOperating
Opening date1984 (1984)
Ride statistics
Attraction typeVintage car ride
ManufacturerMack Rides
DesignerJoop Geesink
Length590 m (1,940 ft)
Capacity1,200 riders per hour
Vehicle typeFord Model T
Vehicles17
Riders per vehicle4
Duration6 minutes

Tin Lizzies (or Old-timers ; "De Oude Tuffer" in Dutch) is a car ride in the amusement park Efteling in the Netherlands. The attraction was designed by Joop Geesink and built by Mack Rides, and started operating in 1984.

History and details

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In this junior ride passengers take place in a Ford Model T that are guided over a metal rail which is mounted in the ground. There is some need for steering to make the ride as smooth as possible, while passing a creek, trees and flower beds.

The ride is based on the Whip by William F. Mangels.

Speed: 6.5 km/h
Ride length: 590 m in 6 min.
Number of Flivvers: 17 (capacity of 4)
Ride capacity: 1200 passengers per hour

References

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51°38′56″N 5°03′14″E / 51.6489°N 5.0539°E / 51.6489; 5.0539