Skyliner (roller coaster)
Skyliner is a wooden roller coaster located at Lakemont Park in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It first opened in 1960 at New York's Roseland Park, and was John C. Allen's first full-size coaster design.[note 1] Roseland closed in 1985, and following the success Knoebels had in relocating wooden coaster Phoenix, Lakemont quickly followed suit, and the Skyliner reopened at its new home in 1987. The Skyliner operates a single train with three cars, which seat up to 18 adults. The ride's train uses Buzz bars. The Skyliner's train is painted with the Minor League baseball team Altoona Curve's team logo and colors. The phrase "GO CURVE" is also on the train. The Altoona Curve's baseball stadium is adjacent to Lakemont Park, with right field situated up against Skyliner. Consequently, the Skyliner itself has been erroneously said to be part of the ballpark. It is an ACE Coaster Classic.[1]
| Skyliner | |
|---|---|
.jpg.webp) An aerial view of Skyliner in 2022 | |
| Lakemont Park | |
| Coordinates | 40.4729°N 78.3952°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | 1987 |
| Roseland Park | |
| Coordinates | 42°52′29.93″N 77°15′43.47″W |
| Status | Removed |
| Opening date | 1960 |
| Closing date | 1985 |
| Skyliner at Roseland Park at RCDB | |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Wood – Family |
| Manufacturer | Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters |
| Designer | John C. Allen |
| Track layout | Double Out and Back |
| Height | 60 ft (18 m) |
| Drop | 45 ft (14 m) |
| Length | 2,400 ft (730 m) |
| Speed | 40 mph (64 km/h) |
| Max vertical angle | 52° |
| Trains | Single train with 3 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows for a total of 18 riders per train. |
| Skyliner at RCDB | |
Notes
- John Allen designed three kiddie coasters prior to this one.