Excalibur
Height
100 ft
Speed
54 mph
Length
3,000 ft
Winding through a dense canopy of trees, the train navigates a series of broad, sweeping curves and sudden dips characteristic of classic steel mine trains. Riders experience a rhythmic clatter as the cars surge over the terrain, transitioning from elevated views to low-slung segments that hug the ground. The layout emphasizes momentum and smooth, banking turns rather than intense forces, offering a breezy journey through the greenery. A final helix provides a forceful conclusion to the winding course before the train returns to the station.
Technical Specifications
| Status | Defunct |
|---|---|
| Type | Mine Train |
| Propulsion | Chain Lift |
| Opened | 1972 |
| Defunct | 1998 |
| Manufacturer | Arrow Dynamics |
| Designer | Ron Toomer |
| Height | 100 ft |
| Drop | 80 ft |
| Max Speed | 54 mph |
| Length | 3,000 ft |
| Duration | 2 minutes 51 seconds |