Vertical Drop Roller Coaster

Vertical Roller Coaster
Type Roller Coaster
Description A roller coaster with wide cars, capable of doing vertical drops; this was unique in the original RollerCoaster Tycoon.
Cost $3,276 upwards
Size Large (actual size depends on construction)
Appearances RCT, RCT2, RCT3

Construction

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

Special Track Elements

  • Banked Curves
  • Steep Twist
  • Banked Helix
  • On-Ride Photo
  • Vertical Drop

The 60° possible lift hill is also notable.

Constraints

  • Banked Curves - 50° banking
  • Maximum Track Slope - 90°
  • Maximum Lift Hill Slope - 60°
  • Maximum Height - 239 Feet

Vehicles

  • Vertical Roller Coaster Cars

Other Information

Gives a smooth ride with limited scope for special track, but allows vertical track to be built.

Approximate Cost

$3,276 upwards

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