The construction materials, track, lift chain, wheels, and cars themselves are composed of substructures and other materials made of metal or fiberglass.Ī major part of the wooden coaster’s appeal comes in the way the track sways as the coaster makes its way around it. ![]() ![]() In reality, the massive structure supporting the coaster is the only thing that’s wooden. The American Eagle roller coaster, build for Six Flags Great America in the state of Illinois used: Wooden roller coasters require an immense amount of parts in their construction. Critical joints are reinforced with steel plates. The structures are supported by ‘bents’, which are made from pairs of 4 x 6’s spaced apart and attached with a series of cross braces and chords.Ĭoncrete foundations joined with bolts and nails support the wooden components. ![]() Wooden coasters support the track through the use of large trestle-style structures made of construction grade wood.
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