Category: Roller Coaster

In part 3 of this series, we set out the plan for our V-belt drive system. We started constructing the system, let's see how it works. [aweber listid=6351119 formid=59506199...

Now that we have discussed the drive systems and selected one, how do we proceed? Well, watch and find out. [aweber listid=6351119 formid=59506199...

So we've selected using a gas engine to power a cable drive. How do they connect and how do we control that motion? Find out how we are going to do this. [aweber listid=6351119 formid=59506199...

Yes, we are going to add a launch to our roller coaster to make it more fun! So how are we going to do that? [aweber listid=6351119 formid=59506199...

https://youtu.be/EYMQro06wTw This video show that movement of a chain tensioning device used on a roller coaster chain lift. There is something abnormal about the loading and unloading motion...

Since I was a young kid, I've been fascinated with roller coasters. I have build many functioning model and Lego roller coasters over the years. In fact, after a trip to Six Flags Magic Mountain, I...