Lift hill
A lift hill is a transport device that is used to pull a vehicle up a hill on a tracked ride or coaster. Lift hills almost always include anti-rollback mechanisms, also known as "chain dogs". Methods of lifting the train include a chain, a cable or tires.
On The Incredible Hulk, the lift hill also acts as a launch.
Technology
- Chain lift
- Tire propelled lift
- Cable lift
- Catch car lift
- Spiral lift
- Electric lift
- Elevator lift
- Ferris wheel lift
- Conveyor Belt (used on log flumes)
External links
- Lift hill on Wikipedia.
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