On August 24, 1974, El Bandido opened at the original Western Playland location in El Paso, Texas. It is one of the many Z64 Zyklon models manufactured by Pinfari. This is actually my first ever Pinfari coaster, and I thought it was an enjoyable ride, contrary to what most people expect from a Pinfari. In 2005, the ride closed with the rest of the park, and unlike a lot of the rides there, it was spared and relocated to the new Western Playland location in Sunland Park, New Mexico, where it continues to operate.
Filmed on: July 12, 2023
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