Speedy – Welte
Family roller coaster with a mouse theme and cheese tower
Operator: Mandy and Marco Welte (Rostock)
Speedy Welte: Speedy is the travelling family roller coaster operated by Mandy and Marco Welte. This small coaster has a cheerful mouse theme and a straightforward layout. Its most distinctive feature is the themed cheese tower that the train passes through. The ride is aimed mainly at families looking for a roller coaster without loops.
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What to expect
- Family-friendly
Seven cars and a playful setting make Speedy a great introduction to the world of roller coasters.
Sources and context
The technical and historical details come from this documented source. Check the official organiser list for the latest appearances. You can find more rides in our attraction directory. Appearance details relate to the event, not to the ride's permanent specifications.
Speedy Welte: the ride experience
On Speedy, you sit in a classic roller coaster train that is lifted onto the track. The ride then takes you through a compact sequence of bends and drops. The thrill comes from the movement of the whole train, not from individual cars spinning freely. For younger roller coaster fans, the combination of a visible track, themed setting and repeated bends can be especially exciting. Adults can watch the ride from the side and judge whether the speed is right for the children with them. The mouse theme also makes Speedy easy to recognise, even at a large fair.
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General
- Manufacturer
- SDC (Italy)
- Model
- Junior coaster
- Year built
- 1992
- Original name
- Speedy Gonzales
- Also known as
- Speedy Gonzales
Ride
- Lift / drive
- Chain lift
Vehicles & capacity
- Trains
- 1
- Cars per train
- 7
- Riders per car
- 4
Set-up & transport
- Footprint
- 31.6 × 13.2 m
- Power rating
- 30 kW
History of Speedy Welte
The roller coaster was built in 1992 by the Italian manufacturer SDC. It travelled with Bernd Walkhöfer until 2007, after which the Welte family took over. It was previously called Speedy Gonzales; the shorter name Speedy has been used since 2013. Ride-Index lists a frontage length of 31,6 metres, a depth of 13,2 metres and a power requirement of 30 kilowatts. The train consists of seven cars with a total of 28 seats. These figures describe this specific ride and should not be confused with those of other SDC junior coasters travelling under similar names.
Timeline
With Welte from 2008; until 2013 under the name Speedy Gonzales.
- Operator
- Mandy and Marco Welte (Rostock)
- Type of operation
- Travelling
- Status
- Active / in operation
Previous operators
Bernd Walkhöfer (Hildesheim) until 2007
Who is Speedy Welte suitable for?
Speedy is a good first step from children's carousels to a proper roller coaster. However, you should check the minimum height and any accompanying adult rules displayed at the ride. Queues and fares may vary between fairgrounds. If you would like to see what the ride is like beforehand, kirmesfanmopohl from Hanover has a clear on-ride video 2019. It shows the same coaster, but was not filmed during its current engagement. Check the entrance and seating arrangements on site so that children and accompanying adults can sit together in accordance with the operator's rules.
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