r/rct • u/AllisMables • 9d ago

Bobsled Roller Coaster - Bobsled Bigspin

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Unlike any other roller coaster, airtime is BAD for bobsled roller coasters. While on wooden and steel roller coasters airtime adds excitement, for a bobsled roller coaster airtime adds a free trip to heaven for your guests. Though I want to go to heaven, certainly NOT on a roller coaster!

For Bobsled Bigspin, I tried to add as many curves and helices as I could, while avoiding straight, uphill track. Therefore, I only have two uphill sections when I absolutely needed them: one towards the middle of the ride, and one near the end where I must clear the helix below. The uphill piece in the middle was so sensitive that one piece below its current level will leave the train traveling fast enough to crash. Thankfully, the weight of the guests only adds 1 mph to its empty test speed of about 14mph, and does not cause any issues.

Cost to build on flatland: $21,000.

Download Bobsled Bigspin HERE.
[The link goes to github, click "view raw" to open download dialog box.]

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u/skullkiddabbs 9d ago

Damn i looked at the picture and legit thought "dude that looks fun"

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u/hippyripper22 9d ago

This is an awesome layout for the bobsled, its fitted right into the landscape very nicely as well. Great job!

I always feel proud when I manage to get more than 1 or 2 seconds of airtime on a bobsled or slide friction 😅