How do you keep multiple trains on a roller coaster from running into each other? In order to have the highest throughput possible, most modern roller coasters operate more than one train at a time. In order to run multiple...
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Coasters-101: Track Fabrication
Welcome to the latest edition of Coasters-101 where we’ll answer the question how is roller coaster track made and explain what some of the latest track fabrication techniques. Tubular roller coaster track is typically formed by heating and then permanently...
Continue reading...Coasters-101: Roller Coaster Wheel Design
Welcome to Coasters-101: Roller Coaster Wheel Design! A typical wheel used on a roller coaster is constructed by taking an aluminum hub and bonding a polyurethane tire to the hub’s outside diameter. This entire “wheel assembly” is then connected to...
Continue reading...Coasters-101: Foundations
Welcome to another addition of Coasters-101. Today we’re going to discuss one of the most important and perhaps most overlooked components of a roller coaster-the foundations! It’s an exciting time when you go to your nearest amusement park and see...
Continue reading...Coasters-101: Track Modeling in CAD
Welcome to the latest edition of Coasters-101, the series where we talk about how roller coasters are designed and built. Let’s talk about modeling a roller coaster track on the computer. There are many different 2D and 3D CAD packages...
Continue reading...Coasters-101: Safety Standards
Welcome to another edition of Coasters-101. Today we are going to discuss amusement industry safety standards. Amusement parks entertain millions of visitors every year, giving countless numbers of safe rides. You’re much more likely to get hurt on your way...
Continue reading...Coasters-101: Coaster Physics Calculations
Welcome to another session of Coasters101! Have you always wondered what type of calculations and mathematics engineers must do to design a roller coaster? Today, we are going to talk about the physics of roller coasters and run a few...
Continue reading...Coasters-101: What influences roller coaster speed?
Welcome to the latest episode of Coasters-101, the series where we examine different aspects of roller coaster design in detail. In our first article, we examined all different types of lift hills. The next topic is train speed. Why is...
Continue reading...Top Thrill 2 Review: Back and Better Than Ever
One of the most highly anticipated roller coasters of 2024 has finally arrived – Top Thrill 2 at Cedar Point opens to the public on Saturday, May 4th. Two members of the Coaster101.com team had the chance to preview the...
Continue reading...Holiday Gift Guide for Coaster Enthusiasts 2023
If you’re in search of a holiday gift ideas for coaster enthusiasts this holiday season, we’ve got you covered. We’ve been publishing our annual gift guide since 2011, and our 2023 roller coaster enthusiast gift guide features a diverse selection...
Continue reading...21 Amusement and Theme Parks That Have Never Removed a Coaster
Change is inevitable, especially in the amusement industry. Year after year, parks across the globe build new coasters and, unfortunately, remove older coaster. The causes of coaster removals vary — decreasing popularity, maintenance issues, the need for additional space, etc....
Continue reading...Roller Coasters With the Best Views in the United States
From the majestic peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the sun-kissed shores of the Pacific Coast, the United States boasts a breathtaking tapestry of landscapes. What better way to experience the nation’s natural beauty and iconic cityscapes than from the...
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