msm@sri-unix (08/31/82)
The rooler coaster in Chapultapec Park in Mexico City was one of the old fashion giant wooden ones. I was last there in 1973. As I recall, there were large signs at the entrance gates containing warnings. The signs had large skull-and-crossbones symbols in many places along with text stating that if the rider does various things (stand up, stick hands out, etc) that they will be KILLED! They didn't mince words. They also said that all who ride do so at risk to their lives and at their own responsibility. Even with all that warning, I rode it; it is a fantastic rooler coaster! The roller coaster divides the amusement park in half. It is necessary to walk under it to get to the other side of the park. It was interesting to note the steel roof of the walkway had large dents (about roller coaster car size) in it! Apparently they have an occasional accident. [Please excuse the typing mistake (s/rooler/roller) above. inews won't let me fix it!] Michael S. Maiten Silicon Gulch, California <...!ucbvax!menlo70!sytek!msm>