At the far end of the launch track is a machinery room containing a winch and hydraulic motor. Hydraulic fluid is pressurised then allowed to rush into the hydraulic motor at launch time. This rapidly winds the winch in, hauling the train down the launch.

Speed Monster

Speed Monster

9 October, 2022 by Gazza

At the far end of the launch track is a machinery room containing a winch and hydraulic motor. Hydraulic fluid is pressurised then allowed to rush into the hydraulic motor at launch time. This rapidly winds the winch in, hauling the train down the launch.

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