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Gravity Group Unveils Next-Gen Wood Coaster Train
Not content keeping busy with designing new coasters, our friends have added to their repertoire.
Excerpt from the press release (http://thegravitygroup.com/gravitycast/timberliner/):
Cincinnati, Ohio —- The engineers at The Gravity Group started with a blank sheet of paper and ended up with the next generation of trains for wooden roller coasters.
“Timberliners incorporate new technology – such as magnetic braking and restraint monitoring – that wasn’t even imagined when wooden coaster cars were first developed,” says Michael Graham, lead engineer for the project. “When it comes to wooden coasters, The Gravity Group has more experience designing rides than anyone. We’ve applied that expertise in designing trains that addresses every facet of roller coaster performance and function – from maintenance and safety to rider enjoyment and capacity.”
Timberliners are designed to be compatible with existing wooden coasters, allowing a park to upgrade their roller coasters with Timberliner trains.
Key features of the trains include:
- Single-bench design
- Shock absorption and ergonomic styling
- Unparalleled ability to smoothly navigate the track for decreased train & track maintenance
- Innovative restraint system for unsurpassed safety and security
- Restraints designed for higher throughput
- ASTM F2291 Class 5 restraint with integrated monitoring
- On-board sound system capable
- Magnetic braking capable
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