Skyliner (roller coaster)
| Skyliner | |
|---|---|
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Skyliner roller coaster | |
| Lakemont Park | |
| Coordinates | 40°28′22″N 78°23′43″W / 40.4729°N 78.3952°WCoordinates: 40°28′22″N 78°23′43″W / 40.4729°N 78.3952°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date |
1960 1987 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Wood – Family |
| Manufacturer | Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters |
| Designer | John C. Allen |
| Track layout | double Out and Back |
| Height | 60 ft (18 m) |
| Drop | 45 ft (14 m) |
| Length | 2,400 ft (730 m) |
| Speed | 40 mph (64 km/h) |
| Duration | 1 min 40 sec |
| Max vertical angle | 52° |
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Skyliner at RCDB Pictures of Skyliner at RCDB | |
Skyliner is the name of a wooden roller coaster located at Lakemont Park in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It originally opened in 1960 at New York's Roseland Park, and was John C. Allen's first full-size coaster design.[note 1] Roseland closed in 1985, and following the success Knoebels had in moving a wooden coaster, the Phoenix, Lakemont quickly followed suit, and the Skyliner reopened at its new home in 1987. The Skyliner operates a single train, with three cars, which have room for up to 18 adults. The ride's train uses Buzz bars. The Skyliner's train is painted with the Minor League baseball team Altoona Curve's team logo and colors. The phrase "GO CURVE" is also on the train. The Altoona Curve's baseball stadium is adjacent to Lakemont Park, with right field situated up against Skyliner. It is an ACE Coaster Classic.[1]
Notes
- ↑ John Allen designed three kiddie coasters prior to this one.