Gravity Group Engineers Unveil Next-Generation Wood Coaster Train 18 Nov 08 - Posted by The Gravity Group
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 18, 2008
MEDIA CONTACT: Korey Kiepert, (513) 948-8400, info@thegravitygroup.com
Gravity Group Engineers Unveil Next-Generation Wood Coaster Train
Cincinnati, Ohio —- The engineers at The Gravity Group started with a blank sheet of paper and ended up with the next generation of trains for wooden roller coasters.
“Timberliners incorporate new technology - such as magnetic braking and restraint monitoring - that wasn’t even imagined when wooden coaster cars were first developed,” says Michael Graham, lead engineer for the project. “When it comes to wooden coasters, The Gravity Group has more experience designing rides than anyone. We’ve applied that expertise in designing trains that addresses every facet of roller coaster performance and function - from maintenance and safety to rider enjoyment and capacity.”
Timberliners are designed to be compatible with existing wooden coasters, allowing a park to upgrade their roller coasters with Timberliner trains.
Key features of the trains include:
• Single-bench design
• Shock absorption and ergonomic styling
• Unparalleled ability to smoothly navigate the track for decreased train & track maintenance
• Innovative restraint system for unsurpassed safety and security
• Restraints designed for higher throughput
• ASTM F2291 Class 5 restraint with integrated monitoring
• On-board sound system capable
• Magnetic braking capable
• Launch system capable
Timberliners are available for purchase in time for the 2009 operating season through The Gravity Group’s sister company, Gravitykraft.
Additional information about The Gravity Group, LLC and the Timberliner coaster trains is available at their website: www.thegravitygroup.com.
About The Gravity Group
The Gravity Group, LLC is the wooden coaster design firm that amusement parks look to for top ten coaster designs - including the #1 rated Voyage wooden coaster at Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana. The Gravity Group is currently designing China’s first wooden roller coaster.
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VERY cool. Got a better, close-up image of the train? This is a much needed addition to the marketplace! Good job.
Congratulations! Best of luck with the Timberliner.
Great job, guys! Can’t wait to see ‘em!
I wish there was a better picture cause those descriptions made me so excited, especially the one about launching, that got me extra excited
We need pictures guys! Sounds awesome!
Now if only you can convince KI to put them on Son of Beast
whoa!?! a launching wooden roller coaster? is this something that you have up your sleeve at TGG?
Well, looks like I’ll be throwing out my train design sketches. Are you going to release more specs soon? It sounds pretty excellent.
Wow guys. THis has turned out great and I’m just waiting for more information and pictures. You know, Busch Gardens Europe would be a great place to make a prototype woodie since after all, we don’t have one