Skyliner (Lakemont Park)
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| Manufacturer | Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters | ||||||||||||
| Type | Wooden | ||||||||||||
| Track layout | Out and Back | ||||||||||||
| Riders per train | 18 | ||||||||||||
| Propulsion | Chain lift hill | ||||||||||||
| Height | 60 feet | ||||||||||||
| Drop | 45 feet | ||||||||||||
| Top speed | 40 mph | ||||||||||||
| Length | 2400 feet | ||||||||||||
| Inversions | 0 | ||||||||||||
| Drop angle | 52° | ||||||||||||
| Duration | 2:00 | ||||||||||||
Skyliner is a wooden roller coaster originally built in 1960[1] for Roseland Park in Canandaigua, New York, but relocated to Lakemont Park in Altoona, Pennsylvania after Roseland's closure in 1985.[1] Skyliner was designed and built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company. As of 2024, the ride is standing but not operating.[2]
Relocation
In 1987, Skyliner opened at its new home in Lakemont Park after having been reconstructed following the move from Roseland Park. During the reconstruction process, several pieces needed to be replaced due to wear and tear, as well as termite damage.[3] However, the ride still retained the original track layout and elements.
Design
Skyliner is best known for the presence of several non-banked 90 and 180 degree turns that roughly force riders to the sides of the cars.
Trains
Single train with 3 cars. In each car, riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows, for a total of 18 riders per train. Each car features single position lap bars.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Whatever Happened To... Roseland Park". Democrat & Chronicle (Rochester, New York).
- ↑ Kibler, William (2024-02-02). "Slim Pickings: Lakemont Park eliminates rides for 2024 season". Altoona Mirror. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ↑ "Skyliner". Coaster-Net.
External links
- Skyliner on the Roller Coaster DataBase.
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