| Planner & Builder | Arthur Looff |
| Design | Frank Prior and Fred Church |
| Track Length | One half mile |
| Train Speed | Up to 55 MPH |
| Height of Main Hill | 70 Feet |
| Ride Time | 1 minute and 52 seconds |
| Record Day | June 27, 1987: 13,729 Riders |
| Total Riders Since 1924 | Over 68 Million |
| Number of Lights | 3,150 |
| Rider Capacity | 24 per Train (2 Trains) |
| Age Status | Oldest in California; 4th oldest in U.S.; 7th oldest in world. |
| Train’s Manufacturer | Morgan Manufacturing |
The following materials were used to construct the Giant Dipper in 1924:
- 327,000 board feet of lumber
- 743,000 galvanized nails
- 148,000 pounds of concrete
- 24,000 galvanized bolts
- 63,000 pounds of steel track & safety iron
- 21,000 screws
- 29,500 square feet of roofing
- 2,740 gallons of paint
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