XLR-8

Height
81 ft
Speed
35 mph
Length
3,000 ft
Riders climb the lift hill before gravity takes hold, sending the swinging car carriers into a rhythmic dance through the dense greenery. The sensation of flight is tangible as the train navigates sweeping helices and sudden dips, causing the vehicles to bank wildly to the sides. Without a floor beneath them, passengers feel the rush of air while the chassis above pivots and sways in response to every curve of the winding track. The journey concludes with a series of gentle glides that settle the swinging cars back into their neutral position as the train enters the final brake run.

Technical Specifications

StatusDefunct
TypeSuspended
PropulsionChain Lift
Opened1984
Defunct2005
ManufacturerArrow Dynamics
DesignerRon Toomer
Height81 ft
Max Speed35 mph
Length3,000 ft
Duration3 minutes