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141: 1404: 1380: 25: 176:, which consists of a number of cars attached to axles that swing in and out. The hill and valley shape of the ride causes a pronounced swinging motion: the faster the ride goes, the more dramatic the swinging motion. This ride is commonly seen at a 226:
currently manufactures a few versions, called the "Alpine Bobs" or "Thunder Bolt." Mack manufactures the Matterhorn, Feria Swing, and Petersburg Schilitenfahrt (Sleigh Ride). Another common manufacturer of the Matterhorn is Bertazzon.
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Rides are commonly known as "Flying Bobs". They can typically be found at carnivals, where another common name for them is the "Himalaya," but can also exist at
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All rides are essentially similar in concept, but have varying designs. Cars typically move forward and backward at varying intervals during the ride.
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of the topic and provide significant coverage of it beyond a mere trivial mention. If notability cannot be shown, the article is likely to be
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It is currently unknown for what company that manufactured the other version, called "Rip Curl" in Fun Spot in Orlando, Florida.
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Matterhorn Bobsleds

amusement ride
Superbob
travelling funfairs
amusement parks
DelGrosso's Amusement Park
Six Flags New England
Coney Island (Cincinnati)
Cedar Point
Lake Winnepesaukah
Allan Herschell Company
Chance-Morgan
Music Express
Bertazzon
Bertazzon
Chance Morgan

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