The uphill sections feature 10-15 electromagnets that activate as the three-person boats pass over. An non-magnetic alloy strip on the base of each boat is induced by the magnets which creates forward momentum, propelling the boats further up the hill.

Super Tubes HydroCoaster

Super Tubes HydroCoaster

25 March, 2007 by Richard Wilson

The uphill sections feature 10-15 electromagnets that activate as the three-person boats pass over. An non-magnetic alloy strip on the base of each boat is induced by the magnets which creates forward momentum, propelling the boats further up the hill.

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