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{{Short description|Roller coaster model by Gerstlauer}}
[[Image:The Smiler on opening day.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The 16 seat trains navigate a dive loop element on The Smiler]]
[[Image:The Smiler on opening day.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The 16-seat trains navigate a dive loop element on The Smiler]]
The '''[[Gerstlauer]] Infinity Coaster''' is a roller coaster design by Gerstlauer. A variant of the popular [[Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter|Euro-Fighter]] model, the Infinity Coaster allows for higher capacity through longer trains. The coaster also features a magnetic rollback system on rides with lifthills, to allow for easier evacuation of riders in breakdown situations. The ride car can now roll backwards with the magnetic fins deployed and the lift motor in reverse.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gerstlauer-rides.de/products/roller-coasters/infinity-coaster/|title=Gerstlauer Infinity Coaster|accessdate=2013-09-13}}</ref>
The '''Infinity Coaster''' is a roller coaster design by [[Gerstlauer]]. A variant of the popular [[Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter|Euro-Fighter]] model, the Infinity Coaster allows for higher capacity through longer trains. The coaster also features a magnetic rollback system on rides with lifthills, to allow for easier evacuation of riders in breakdown situations. The ride car can now roll backwards with the magnetic fins deployed and the lift motor in reverse.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gerstlauer-rides.de/products/roller-coasters/infinity-coaster/|title=Gerstlauer Infinity Coaster|accessdate=2013-09-13}}</ref>


The first Infinity Coaster was [[The Smiler (roller coaster)|The Smiler]] at [[Alton Towers]] in the UK, opened in 2013.
The first Infinity Coaster was [[The Smiler (roller coaster)|The Smiler]] at [[Alton Towers]] in the UK, opened in 2013.


[[File:Junker_PowerPark.jpg|thumb|Junker at Power Park is the third model of infinity coaster]]
Another Infinity Coaster is The Monster, located at Adventureland in Altoona, Iowa. It opened in 2016, and is the only one of its kind in the U.S. It is the first roller coaster added to the park since 1996.


==Installations==
==Installations==
{| class= "wikitable sortable"
{| class= "wikitable sortable"
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! Name !! Model !! Park !! Opened !! Status !! class="unsortable" | Ref(s)
! Name !! Model !! Park !! Country !! Opened !! Status !! class="unsortable" | Ref(s)
|-
|-
|''[[The Smiler (roller coaster)|The Smiler]]'' || Model 1170 || [[Alton Towers]] || May 31, 2013 || Operating ||
|''[[The Smiler]]'' || Model 1170 || [[Alton Towers]] || {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} United Kingdom || May 31, 2013 || {{yes|Operating}} ||<ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Smiler|location=Alton Towers|rcdb_number=11062|accessdate=February 11, 2021}}</ref>
|-
|-
|''[[Karacho]]'' || Launched 700 || [[Erlebnispark Tripsdrill]] || July 10, 2013 || Operating ||
|''[[Karacho]]'' || Launched 700 || [[Erlebnispark Tripsdrill]] || {{flagicon|Germany}} Germany || July 10, 2013 || {{yes|Operating}}||<ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Karacho|location=Erlebnispark Tripsdrill|rcdb_number=11057|accessdate=February 11, 2021}}</ref>
|-
|-
|''Junker'' || Custom || [[PowerPark]] || May 30, 2015 || Operating ||
|''[[Junker (roller coaster)|Junker]]'' || Custom || [[PowerPark]] || {{flagicon|Finland}} Finland || May 30, 2015 || {{yes|Operating}}||<ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Junker|location=PowerLand|rcdb_number=12027|accessdate=February 11, 2021}}</ref>
|-
|-
|''[[Kärnan (roller coaster)|Kärnan]]'' || Custom || [[Hansa Park]] || July 1, 2015
|''[[Kärnan (roller coaster)|Der Schwur des Kärnan]]'' || Custom || [[Hansa Park]] || {{flagicon|Germany}} Germany || July 1, 2015 || {{yes|Operating}}||<ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Schwur des Kärnan|location=Hansa Park|rcdb_number=11615|accessdate=February 11, 2021}}</ref>
|| Operating ||
|-
|-
|''[[The Monster (Adventureland)| The Monster]]'' || Custom || [[Adventureland (Iowa)|Adventureland]] || June 4, 2016
|''[[The Monster (Adventureland)| The Monster]]'' || Custom || [[Adventureland (Iowa)|Adventureland]] || {{flagicon|United States}} United States || June 4, 2016 || {{yes|Operating}}||<ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Monster|location=Adventureland|rcdb_number=12896|accessdate=February 11, 2021}}</ref>
|| Operating ||
|-
|-
|''Madagascar Mad Pursuit'' || Custom || [[Motiongate Dubai]] || 2017
|''[[Madagascar Mad Pursuit]]'' || Custom || [[Motiongate Dubai]] || {{flagicon|United Arab Emirates }} United Arab Emirates || 2017 || {{yes|Operating}}||<ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Madagascar Mad Pursuit|location=Motiongate|rcdb_number=13879|accessdate=February 11, 2021}}</ref>
|-
|| Operating ||
|''[[Gold Rush (Slagharen)|Gold Rush]]'' || Custom || [[Attractiepark Slagharen]] || {{flagicon|Netherlands}} Netherlands || April 13, 2017 || {{yes|Operating}}||<ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Gold Rush|location=Attractiepark Slagharen|rcdb_number=14011|accessdate=February 11, 2021}}</ref>
|-
|''[[HangTime (roller coaster)|HangTime]]'' || Custom || [[Knott's Berry Farm]] || {{flagicon|United States}} United States || May 18, 2018 || {{yes|Operating}}||<ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=HangTime|location=Knott's Berry Farm|rcdb_number=15413|accessdate=February 11, 2021}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Mystic (roller coaster)|Mystic]]'' || Custom || [[Walibi Rhône-Alpes]] || {{flagicon|France}} France || May 30, 2019 || {{yes|Operating}}||<ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Mystic|location=Walibi Rhône-Alpes|rcdb_number=15842|accessdate=February 11, 2021}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Fury (roller coaster)|Fury]]'' || Custom || [[Bobbejaanland]] || {{flagicon|Belgium}} Belgium || June 24, 2019 || {{yes|Operating}} ||<ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Fury|location=Bobbejaanland|rcdb_number=16110|accessdate=February 11, 2021}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Pitts Special (roller coaster)|Pitts Special]]'' ||Custom || [[PowerPark]] || {{flagicon|Finland}} Finland || June 24, 2020 || {{yes|Operating}} ||<ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Pitts Special|location=PowerLand|rcdb_number=17866|accessdate=February 11, 2021}}</ref>
|-
|-
|''Gold Rush'' || Custom || [[Attractiepark Slagharen]] || 2017
|| Under Construction ||
|}
|}


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist|1}}
{{Reflist}}



[[Category:Mass-produced roller coasters]]
[[Category:Mass-produced roller coasters]]

Latest revision as of 21:52, 21 December 2024

The 16-seat trains navigate a dive loop element on The Smiler

The Infinity Coaster is a roller coaster design by Gerstlauer. A variant of the popular Euro-Fighter model, the Infinity Coaster allows for higher capacity through longer trains. The coaster also features a magnetic rollback system on rides with lifthills, to allow for easier evacuation of riders in breakdown situations. The ride car can now roll backwards with the magnetic fins deployed and the lift motor in reverse.[1]

The first Infinity Coaster was The Smiler at Alton Towers in the UK, opened in 2013.

Junker at Power Park is the third model of infinity coaster

Installations

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Name Model Park Country Opened Status Ref(s)
The Smiler Model 1170 Alton Towers United Kingdom United Kingdom May 31, 2013 Operating [2]
Karacho Launched 700 Erlebnispark Tripsdrill Germany Germany July 10, 2013 Operating [3]
Junker Custom PowerPark Finland Finland May 30, 2015 Operating [4]
Der Schwur des Kärnan Custom Hansa Park Germany Germany July 1, 2015 Operating [5]
The Monster Custom Adventureland United States United States June 4, 2016 Operating [6]
Madagascar Mad Pursuit Custom Motiongate Dubai United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates 2017 Operating [7]
Gold Rush Custom Attractiepark Slagharen Netherlands Netherlands April 13, 2017 Operating [8]
HangTime Custom Knott's Berry Farm United States United States May 18, 2018 Operating [9]
Mystic Custom Walibi Rhône-Alpes France France May 30, 2019 Operating [10]
Fury Custom Bobbejaanland Belgium Belgium June 24, 2019 Operating [11]
Pitts Special Custom PowerPark Finland Finland June 24, 2020 Operating [12]

References

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  1. ^ "Gerstlauer Infinity Coaster". Retrieved 2013-09-13.
  2. ^ Marden, Duane. "Smiler  (Alton Towers)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  3. ^ Marden, Duane. "Karacho  (Erlebnispark Tripsdrill)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  4. ^ Marden, Duane. "Junker  (PowerLand)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  5. ^ Marden, Duane. "Schwur des Kärnan  (Hansa Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  6. ^ Marden, Duane. "Monster  (Adventureland)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  7. ^ Marden, Duane. "Madagascar Mad Pursuit  (Motiongate)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  8. ^ Marden, Duane. "Gold Rush  (Attractiepark Slagharen)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  9. ^ Marden, Duane. "HangTime  (Knott's Berry Farm)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  10. ^ Marden, Duane. "Mystic  (Walibi Rhône-Alpes)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  11. ^ Marden, Duane. "Fury  (Bobbejaanland)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  12. ^ Marden, Duane. "Pitts Special  (PowerLand)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
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