Jaguar Express – Konrad Ahrend
Classic Music Express with twenty gondolas
Operator: Konrad Ahrend (Peine)
Jaguar Express Ahrend is a classic travelling roller coaster-style ride with the character of a Music Express. The ride is now operated by Konrad Ahrend from Peine. It was built in 1982 by the Italian manufacturer Cosmont and is part of a long tradition of circular rides. Instead of great heights or inversions, the focus is on a wavy track and the movement of the gondolas.
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What to expect
- Family-friendly
Round after round on a classic undulating ride with music.
Ride experience: Jaguar Express Ahrend
On a roller coaster-style ride, the gondolas travel in a closed circuit over a series of changing heights. This creates a lively up-and-down motion shaped by the rhythm of the ride. The music and the ride's design add to the atmosphere. A shared ride experience is especially characteristic: you sit beside another person and watch the surroundings pass by with each round.
According to the documented information, the Jaguar Express ride has twenty gondolas with a total of forty seats. The ride is not built around one spectacular moment, but a series of recurring turns and changes in height. There is not enough evidence for a generally applicable top speed, so none is given.
General
- Manufacturer
- Cosmont (Italy)
- Model
- Two-pillar Music Express / roller coaster-style ride
- Year built
- 1982
- Also known as
- Schlager-Express (until 2009)
Vehicles & capacity
- Gondolas
- 20
- Riders per gondola
- 2
Set-up & transport
- Footprint
- 18.5 × 19 m
History and highlights
The ride was built by Cosmont in 1982. Earlier in its history, it was called Schlager-Express and changed operators several times. Documented stages include Heinz Wendler, the Alexius brothers and Peter Arens. The ride was later put into storage before being operated by Konrad Ahrend under the name Jaguar Express.
The name history is particularly important for identification. There are other Jaguar rides, including attractions made and operated by other companies. A general Jaguar listing on an event website is therefore not enough to confirm that it is this particular ride. Only the combination of operator, design and current appearance allows it to be identified conclusively.
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- Operator
- Konrad Ahrend (Peine)
- Type of operation
- Travelling
Previous operators
Heinz Wendler (Iserlohn); Gebrüder Alexius (Hagen) until 2004; Peter Arens (Dortmund) 2005–2009, then placed in storage.
Who is Jaguar Express Ahrend suitable for?
If you enjoy classic Music Express rides, Jaguar Express is a good stop at the funfair. Watch a full ride before getting on and notice how strongly the gondolas move through the curves. Even on a family-oriented ride, you may feel significant rotational and lateral forces. Make sure loose items are stored safely before the ride.
Families should check the applicable age and height guidance. The exact restrictions may differ depending on the seat and whether you are accompanied. If you are visiting with children, ask the staff if in doubt. Prices are set for each appearance, so no price is given as a permanently valid amount.
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