In Chorzów, among the green reach of Silesia, Legendia received a new steel showpiece in 2017. Lech Coaster was placed not as a distant ornament, but as a principal ride of the park, ready for the summer visitor on July 1. parkmag.pl· coasterpedia.net

The Dutch firm Vekoma supplied more than a familiar catalogue machine. InPark reported before opening that Lech Coaster would be the first installation of the Bermuda Blitz design, using the park’s own setting for a compact, close-running course. inparkmagazine.com

Its placement gives the ride much of its character. Parkmag noted that a large part of the track runs over water, and that the first drop was arranged to give passengers the sensation of plunging toward the lake in the middle of the park. parkmag.pl

The finished machine stands 40 metres high, reaches 95 km/h, and carries its travellers through three inversions. For the queue on a warm afternoon, the published capacity of 1,000 riders per hour is part of the achievement. vekoma.com· coasterpedia.net