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|pic=Steel Mini Roller Coaster.png |
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|type=Roller Coaster |
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|descr=A small and cheap roller coaster, best for small <br> spaces and parks that are low on cash. |
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|cost=1,320+ |
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|size=Medium - Large (variable) |
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|game=[[RollerCoaster Tycoon 2]], <br> [[RollerCoaster Tycoon 3]] |
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|maxcap = 2 passengers per car (most vehicles)<br>1 passenger per car (Panda Cars)}} |
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}}[[File:Steel Mini Roller Coaster RCT1 Icon.png|RCT1 Icon|right|thumb]]The '''Junior Coaster''' ([[RollerCoaster Tycoon 2|RCT2]]/[[RollerCoaster Tycoon 3|RCT3]]) or '''Steel Mini Roller Coaster''' ([[RollerCoaster Tycoon|RCT1]]) is a type of roller coaster. Especially in RCT1, it is often available to be built at the beginning of the scenario, and is generally less expensive to build than other roller coaster types. |
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''This article is about the [[RCT2]] and [[RCTC]] variety. For the [[RCT1]] and [[OpenRCT2]] variety, see [[Steel Mini Roller Coaster]].'' |
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The '''Junior Coaster''' is a type of roller coaster. It is a cheap type of roller coaster that is generally available at the start of a scenario. It's intended to be used for gentle tracks, hence the name 'Junior Roller Coaster'. The vehicle designs are also kid-friendly, coming in shapes like ladybirds and pandas. |
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===Construction=== |
===Construction=== |
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Track has steel running rails with cross-bracing. Supports are made of square section posts. Trains are held on the track by wheels above, below, and outside the running rails. |
Track has steel running rails with cross-bracing. Supports are made of square section posts. Trains are held on the track by wheels above, below, and outside the running rails. |
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===Special Track Elements=== |
===Special Track Elements=== |
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*Banked curves |
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*Banked Curves (Loopy Landscapes and onward) |
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*Helix |
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*Banked Helix (Loopy Landscapes and onward) |
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*Curved lift hill |
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*Booster (OpenRCT2 and RCTC only) |
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===Constraints=== |
===Constraints=== |
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*Maximum track slope - |
*Maximum track slope - 25° |
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*Lift hill maximum slope - 25° ( |
*Lift hill maximum slope - 25° (straight and curved) |
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*Maximum height above ground - 65 feet |
*Maximum height above ground - 13 metres (65 feet) |
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===Vehicles=== |
===Vehicles=== |
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{{Ridebox2D|Ladybird Trains|RCT2}} |
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*Log Cars |
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{{Ridebox2D|Log Trains|RCT2}} |
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*Rocket Cars |
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{{Ridebox2D|Panda Trains|RCT2}} |
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*Spinning Cars ([[RollerCoaster Tycoon]] only) |
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{{Ridebox2D|Witchity Grub Ride|RCT2}} |
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*Panda Cars ([[RollerCoaster Tycoon 2]] official addon) |
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</div> |
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**Excitement: adds 15% |
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**Intensity: adds 5% |
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*Witchity Grub Ride ([[Wacky Worlds]]) |
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===Operating Modes=== |
===Operating Modes=== |
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*Continuous circuit mode |
*Continuous circuit mode |
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*Reversed-Incline launched shuttle mode ( |
*Reversed-Incline launched shuttle mode (OpenRCT2 only) |
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*Continuous circuit blocked section mode |
*Continuous circuit blocked section mode |
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===Pre-built designs=== |
===Pre-built designs=== |
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=====Build menu only===== |
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*Crazy Caterpillar |
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*Raging Rocket |
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=====Scenarios===== |
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*Roller Coaster 1 (Tutorial) |
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*Arachnophobia ([[Diamond Heights]]) |
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*Runaway Plumber ([[Katie's World]]) |
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*Tree Topper ([[Ivory Towers]]) |
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*Hiccup ([[Gentle Glen]]) |
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*Whiplash ([[Fiasco Forest]]) |
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*Roller Coaster 1 ([[Big Pier 2]]) |
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*Roller Coaster 1 ([[Nevermore Park]]) |
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*Big Bug ([[Megaworld Park]]) |
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*Rickety Rockets ([[Megaworld Park]]) |
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*Spinner ([[Megaworld Park]]) |
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*Black Hole ([[Alton Towers]]) |
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*Space Invader ([[Blackpool Pleasure Beach]]) |
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====RollerCoaster Tycoon 2==== |
====RollerCoaster Tycoon 2==== |
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=====Build menu only===== |
=====Build menu only===== |
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=====Scenarios===== |
=====Scenarios===== |
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*Blackbeards Lost Treasure Train ([[Six Flags Great Adventure]]) |
*Blackbeards Lost Treasure Train ([[Six Flags Great Adventure]]) |
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*Pandamonium ([[Panda World]]) |
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*Log Train Junior Coaster ([[Robin Hood]]) |
*Log Train Junior Coaster ([[Robin Hood]]) |
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===Other Information=== |
===Other Information=== |
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*Cheaper than other types of roller coasters, but can't be built as tall. |
*Cheaper than other types of roller coasters, but can't be built as tall. |
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*This ride is |
*This ride is stylistically very similar to the [[Steel Mini Roller Coaster]] in [[RCT1]]. |
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*Track designs from RCT1 aren't compatible with the RCT2 Junior Roller Coaster. |
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*In [[RCT1]], spinning cars cannot be used on tracks with banked curves. |
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*In RCT1 without Loopy Landscapes, this coaster has steep drops, but not banked turns. In RCT1 with LL, it has banked turns and steep drops. In RCT2, it has banked turns and (New in RCT2) block barkes, but only gentle drops. The new "banked turning drops" in RCT2 are not on the Junior Coaster (as the Steel Mini Coaster was renamed), but are on the single-car [[Mini Coaster]] (which took on a few aspects of the RCTLL Steel Mini Coaster.) |
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*The Spinning Cars never made it to RCT2. |
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*The "Panda Cars" addon is not available in RCT1. |
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*In RCT2, the steep slopes of the RCT1 Steel Mini Coaster and the Rocket Cars were not on the Junior Coaster, but rather were put onto a new design, the [[Mini Coaster]], which can do steep drops, but can only run single-car trains. |
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===Gallery=== |
===Gallery=== |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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{{RollerCoaster Tycoon Rides & Attractions}} |
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[[Category:Roller coasters in RCT1|Steel Mini Roller Coaster]] |
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[[Category:Roller coasters in RCT2]] |
[[Category:Roller coasters in RCT2]] |
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[[Category:Roller coasters in RCT3]] |
[[Category:Roller coasters in RCT3]] |
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[[Category:Rides]] |
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[[Category:Attractions]] |
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Latest revision as of 22:52, 30 January 2023
This article is about the RCT2 and RCTC variety. For the RCT1 and OpenRCT2 variety, see Steel Mini Roller Coaster.
The Junior Coaster is a type of roller coaster. It is a cheap type of roller coaster that is generally available at the start of a scenario. It's intended to be used for gentle tracks, hence the name 'Junior Roller Coaster'. The vehicle designs are also kid-friendly, coming in shapes like ladybirds and pandas.
Construction
Track has steel running rails with cross-bracing. Supports are made of square section posts. Trains are held on the track by wheels above, below, and outside the running rails.
Special Track Elements
- Banked curves
- Helix
- Curved lift hill
- Booster (OpenRCT2 and RCTC only)
Constraints
- Maximum track slope - 25°
- Lift hill maximum slope - 25° (straight and curved)
- Maximum height above ground - 13 metres (65 feet)
Vehicles
RCT2 Icon |
RCT2 Icon |
RCT2 Icon |
RCT2 Icon |
Operating Modes
- Continuous circuit mode
- Reversed-Incline launched shuttle mode (OpenRCT2 only)
- Continuous circuit blocked section mode
Pre-built designs
RollerCoaster Tycoon 2
- Chocolate Log
- Crazy Caterpillar
- Mango Muncher
Scenarios
- Blackbeards Lost Treasure Train (Six Flags Great Adventure)
- Pandamonium (Panda World)
- Log Train Junior Coaster (Robin Hood)
Other Information
- Cheaper than other types of roller coasters, but can't be built as tall.
- This ride is stylistically very similar to the Steel Mini Roller Coaster in RCT1.