Switchback (rollercoaster)

Switchback
ZDT's Amusement Park
Status Operating
Opening date October 17, 2015 (2015-10-17)
General statistics
Type Wood
Manufacturer The Gravity Group
Lift/launch system Chain lift hill
Height 63 ft (19 m)
Drop 58 ft (18 m)
Speed 40 mph (64 km/h)
Inversions 0
Max vertical angle 87°
Capacity 700 riders per hour
Trains 2 trains with 4 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in a single row for a total of 8 riders per train.
Switchback at RCDB
Pictures of Switchback at RCDB

Switchback is a roller coaster which goes both forwards and backwards during the course of the ride. The ride first opened on October 17, 2015 at ZDT's Amusement Park in Seguin, Texas. The ride is currently the record holder for steepest wooden rollercoaster at 87 degrees.[1]

References

  1. Kuhn, Jessica. "ZDT’s new wooden roller coaster to set world record". Seguin Gazette. Retrieved 11 December 2015.

Coordinates: 29°34′49″N 97°57′59″W / 29.5804°N 97.9663°W / 29.5804; -97.9663

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