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'''Friction Wheels''' are [[Wheel|tires]] that are connected to the [[track]] of a [[roller coaster]] in order to control the speed of the train. Friction Wheels are often used in [[station]]s and [[brake run]]s (usually [[block-section]]ed). On some roller coasters, this same method is used on [[launch]]es, or on [[Lift hill|lift-hill]]. | '''Friction Wheels''' are [[Wheel|tires]] that are connected to the [[track]] of a [[roller coaster]] in order to control the speed of the train. Friction Wheels are often used in [[station]]s and [[brake run]]s (usually [[block-section]]ed). On some roller coasters, this same method is used on [[Launched|launch]]es, or on [[Lift hill|lift-hill]]. | ||
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[[Category:Launch Systems]] | [[Category:Launch Systems]] | ||
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[[Category:Brake Systems]] | [[Category:Brake Systems]] | ||
Revision as of 21:49, 16 May 2012
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Friction Wheels on a lift-hill
Friction Wheels are tires that are connected to the track of a roller coaster in order to control the speed of the train. Friction Wheels are often used in stations and brake runs (usually block-sectioned). On some roller coasters, this same method is used on launches, or on lift-hill.
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