Thunder Mountain Run

[metalhead7]

For this coaster I decided to take the ski/snowboarding theme to a new level and build the coaster into the side of a mountain. The track layout is going to be set up like a ski run, so the ride is almost continuously going down hill. Although the ride is roughly 350ft. high I wouldnt consider it a giga coaster because it does not drop nearly that far, and wont go nearly as fast. I know its a strange concept, but i think I can make it work. Here are a few pictures at the top of the hill.


The first drop and turn




The the second turn going into a spiral drop


The coaster isnt nearly finished but i'm terraforming while designing so that i dont get bored once i'm done tracking. Colors are still a work in progress...

...let me know what you think

 

[Error]

Prefabs are a NO NO.

Also, is the 350 ft the height difference between highest and lowest points? If so, don't worry, as the Beast has about the same difference.

Needs more of a layout look to see what we're dealing with.

 

[Uncle Arly]

I attempted a ride like this once. I suggest a lot of block brakes, means you can control the speed easier if it's continuously going down hills.

 

[metalhead7]

yeah, i just finished the rest of the design, i have a large block section that kills alot of the speed, but it still hits roughly 80mph at the bottom of the track

 

[Brookes]

Ouch, the entrance into the drop looks nasty in that second picture, too tight. And I'm not really sure if it needs to be assessed due to the angle of the shot, but the turn shown in the first picture looks like it needs to be heartlined better. Apart from these track issues it looks like a fun concept and it will be cool to see how it develops.

 

[metalhead7]

OK here are two more pics, I've finished the design, but the bottom half is still kind of rough



I still havent done any supporting or scenery, and the terraforming is a work in progress. If anyone has any advice let me know!!!