Simple as the thread title! How exactly does it work, and how does it release?
I can't actually fathom how they made a brake feel quite so strong... every time i go on Oblivion it feels as though the brake is never going to hold as you tip over slightly.
Not exactly the technical version, But from what I can see.. so don't quote me.. Its just a chain, that causes the train to slow down to a minimal speed, which rather than stops you, gives you the feeling it has.. Then when it releases it simply speeds up.
Its like a chain lift except the opposite if you get what I mean. It hooks you on and must have some strength to keep that weight their, but the chain never actually stops its still, ever so slowly, carrying on.
I'm not sure on the exact technology but thats all I can give you.
The show, I think, is on YouTube if you look for it. That episode I enjoyed, except for them saying Gwazi was actually decent.. which it clearly isn't.
That is quite incredible! The only coaster i've specifically noticed it on without looking for it, is Spinball Whizzer. But that just seems to wobble all over the place.
Nor like the Parc Astrix wooden coaster on its break run thats over a pathway. Now thats insane. You see the track bend to the forces of the train and breaks, Effectively the breaks stop it dead but the track keeps moving. Then it 'pings' back into position. Scary stuff as you have to walk underneath it.
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