Model Train Turns into Wicked Roller Coaster

All aboard the Mine Escape: a model train ride like no other.

What begins as an innocent train ride through a dark mine turns wild after an Expedition Everest-like reverse switch-track segment. The train quickly accelerates, passing through various cavern-like set pieces before escaping into daylight.

It’s a video you have to see to believe:

Not only is the ride itself a feat on its own, the “animatronics” that interact with the ride are amazing as well.

The “5 Mad Movie Makers” group behind the video specializes in miniature coaster creations (among other cool stuff like Lego movies).

The video below features a montage of their “little roller coasters” and other tracked creations:

To see more videos, visit 5 Mad Movie Makers’ YouTube channel.

Have you ever built a functioning model roller coaster? Tell us about it in the comments section below.

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Feb 9, 2016 by John Stevenson Features Videos 1

John Stevenson

John Stevenson founded Coaster101 in 2005 and travels across the country visiting theme parks and riding roller coasters. In addition to blogging, he's a published author, having written a history book about his hometown amusement park, Libertyland, which was the home of Elvis Presley's favorite roller coaster. John currently lives in Nashville and considers Dollywood his "home away from home" park.