Scenic Railway

Boarding the open-air wooden cars, riders are treated to a nostalgic journey that begins with the rhythmic clatter of the lift hill ascending toward the sky. As the train crests the summit, it swoops into a series of gentle, undulating drops and sweeping curves that offer stunning views of the surrounding park and lake. Without the modern constraint of intense forces, the ride relies on pure momentum, delivering a wonderfully breezy, floating sensation over every wooden hill. This historic journey captures the gentle elegance of early coaster design, where the whisper of the wheels on the track and the rush of the open air create a timeless sense of wonder.

Technical Specifications

StatusDefunct
TypeSit-Down
PropulsionChain Lift
Opened1908
Defunct1911
DesignerLaMarcus A. Thompson