USA/Germany: Eurosat Train Now Part of the National Roller Coaster Museum and Archive’s Collection

The National Roller Coaster Museum and Archive (NRCMA) has dedicated itself to the mission of exploring the history of roller coasters and, above all, to preserve it for present and future generations. Now, the arrival of the latest donation for the exhibition was celebrated in Plainview, Texas, where the museum is located – a train of the former “Eurosat“ coaster from Europa-Park, donated by the owner family Mack for the NRCMA collection. The train marks the first vehicle oft he exhibition, which did not operate in the USA.

“Back then, my father Franz Mack invented and engineered ‘Eurosat‘ with the help of self-made models. He immersed himself in the development of this ride for months. To see one of the ‘Eurosat‘ trains now exhibited in the National Roller Coaster Museum, showing visitors a piece of history of Europa-Park, is a special honour and a great remembrance of my father,“ commented Europa-Park owner Roland Mack at the send-off ceremony in late March. In total, Eurosat provided a unique ride experience for more than 80 million guests for over 28 years.

“It is truly a blessing for our first donation from Europe to be from the Mack Family and from such an iconic attraction,” said Jeff Novotny, President of the NRCMA Board of Directors. “It shows that this is truly an international industry with so many wonderful people who have dedicated their careers to ensuring generations of guests have memorable experiences.” (eap)