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{{Short description|Roller coaster model by Gerstlauer}} |
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[[Image:The Smiler on opening day.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The 16-seat trains navigate a dive loop element on The Smiler]] |
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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> |
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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. |
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[[File:Junker_PowerPark.jpg|thumb|Junker at Power Park is the third model of infinity coaster]] |
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Another Infinity Coaster is The Monster, located at Adventureland in Altoona, Iowa. It opened in 2016, and until [[HangTime (roller coaster)|HangTime]] opened in 2018 it was only one of its kind in the U.S. It was the first roller coaster added to the park since 1996. |
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==Installations== |
==Installations== |
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|''[[The Smiler]]'' || Model 1170 || [[Alton Towers]] || May 31, 2013 || {{yes|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> |
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|''[[Karacho]]'' || Launched 700 || [[Erlebnispark Tripsdrill]] || July 10, 2013 || {{yes|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> |
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|''Junker'' || Custom || [[PowerPark]] || May 30, 2015 || {{yes|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> |
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|''[[Kärnan (roller coaster)|Der Schwur des Kärnan]]'' || Custom || [[Hansa Park]] || July 1, 2015 || {{yes|Operating}}|| |
|''[[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> |
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|''[[The Monster (Adventureland)| The Monster]]'' || Custom || [[Adventureland (Iowa)|Adventureland]] || June 4, 2016 || {{yes|Operating}}|| |
|''[[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> |
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|''Madagascar Mad Pursuit'' || Custom || [[Motiongate Dubai]] || 2017 || {{yes|Operating}}|| |
|''[[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> |
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|''Gold Rush'' || Custom || [[Attractiepark Slagharen]] || April 13, 2017 || {{yes|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> |
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|''[[HangTime (roller coaster)|HangTime]]'' || Custom |
|''[[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> |
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|''[[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> |
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|''[[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> |
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|''[[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> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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[[Category:Mass-produced roller coasters]] |
[[Category:Mass-produced roller coasters]] |
Latest revision as of 21:52, 21 December 2024
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.
Installations
[edit]Name | Model | Park | Country | Opened | Status | Ref(s) |
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The Smiler | Model 1170 | Alton Towers | United Kingdom | May 31, 2013 | Operating | [2] |
Karacho | Launched 700 | Erlebnispark Tripsdrill | Germany | July 10, 2013 | Operating | [3] |
Junker | Custom | PowerPark | Finland | May 30, 2015 | Operating | [4] |
Der Schwur des Kärnan | Custom | Hansa Park | Germany | July 1, 2015 | Operating | [5] |
The Monster | Custom | Adventureland | United States | June 4, 2016 | Operating | [6] |
Madagascar Mad Pursuit | Custom | Motiongate Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 2017 | Operating | [7] |
Gold Rush | Custom | Attractiepark Slagharen | Netherlands | April 13, 2017 | Operating | [8] |
HangTime | Custom | Knott's Berry Farm | United States | May 18, 2018 | Operating | [9] |
Mystic | Custom | Walibi Rhône-Alpes | France | May 30, 2019 | Operating | [10] |
Fury | Custom | Bobbejaanland | Belgium | June 24, 2019 | Operating | [11] |
Pitts Special | Custom | PowerPark | Finland | June 24, 2020 | Operating | [12] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Gerstlauer Infinity Coaster". Retrieved 2013-09-13.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Smiler (Alton Towers)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Karacho (Erlebnispark Tripsdrill)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Junker (PowerLand)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Schwur des Kärnan (Hansa Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Monster (Adventureland)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Madagascar Mad Pursuit (Motiongate)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Gold Rush (Attractiepark Slagharen)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "HangTime (Knott's Berry Farm)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Mystic (Walibi Rhône-Alpes)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Fury (Bobbejaanland)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Pitts Special (PowerLand)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved February 11, 2021.