Skyliner (roller coaster)

Skyliner is a wooden roller coaster located at Lakemont Park in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It first 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 relocating wooden coaster 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]

Skyliner
Skyliner roller coaster
Lakemont Park
Coordinates40.4729°N 78.3952°W / 40.4729; -78.3952
StatusOperating
Opening date1987 (1987)
Roseland Park
Coordinates42°52′29.93″N 77°15′43.47″W
StatusRelocated
Opening date1960 (1960)
Closing date1985 (1985)
Skyliner at Roseland Park at RCDB
Pictures of Skyliner at Roseland Park at RCDB
General statistics
TypeWood Family
ManufacturerPhiladelphia Toboggan Coasters
DesignerJohn C. Allen
Track layoutDouble Out and Back
Height60 ft (18 m)
Drop45 ft (14 m)
Length2,400 ft (730 m)
Speed40 mph (64 km/h)
Max vertical angle52°
TrainsSingle train with 3 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows for a total of 18 riders per train.
Skyliner at RCDB
Pictures of Skyliner at RCDB

Notes

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

References

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