Skyliner (roller coaster)

Skyliner

Skyliner roller coaster
Lakemont Park
Coordinates 40°28′22″N 78°23′43″W / 40.4729°N 78.3952°W / 40.4729; -78.3952Coordinates: 40°28′22″N 78°23′43″W / 40.4729°N 78.3952°W / 40.4729; -78.3952
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°
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

  1. John Allen designed three kiddie coasters prior to this one.

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