Lay-down Roller Coaster

Lay-down Roller Coaster
Type:	Roller Coaster
Description:	A coaster which is unique in that the riders can ride above and below the track, and they can transfer between them seamlessly.
Cost:	£4,000+
Size:	Large (variable)
Appearance:	Corkscrew Follies, RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

Construction

Track has a tubular steel spine, connected to the outside edges of tubular steel running rails. Supports are large tubular steel posts. Trains are held on the track by wheels below and inside the running rails.

Special Track Elements

• Banked Curves
• Vertical Loop
• Steep Twist
• Banked Helix
• On-Ride-Photo
• In-Line Twists

Constraints

• Banked curves - 50° banking
• Maximum track slope - 60°
• Lift hill maximum slope - 25°
• Maximum height above ground - 111 ft

Vehicles

• Flying Roller Coaster Train

Other Information

To give the feeling of flight, the passengers ride in a lying-down position. The track can twist to allow the riders to travel face-up with the track below them, or suspended face-down with the track above them.