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Leviathan pushes modern wooden roller coaster design to its limits.

by Parkz, 3 years ago

Leviathan Sea World

Moments of airtime can be identified by the presence of steel rails for the upstop wheels. Because wooden roller coasters have a bit of give between the guide and upstop wheels, there's no need to have running rails unless there's a moment of negative g forces. The row of bolts jutting out the top of the track along the left here hold in place a steel rail like that found on top of the track.

by Parkz, 3 years ago

Leviathan Sea World

There isn't a straight section of track to be seen on Leviathan.

by Parkz, 3 years ago

Leviathan Sea World

Though it's being billed as a family thrill ride, emphasis is definitely on the thrills.

by Parkz, 3 years ago

Leviathan Sea World

It's hard to imagine a more fitting roller coaster for Sea World.

by Parkz, 3 years ago

Leviathan Sea World

Twisted turns like this will offer a bit of a lateral 'pop' of airtime.

by Parkz, 3 years ago

Leviathan Sea World

The ride's many airtime hills and moments of negative g-forces -- around 20 in total -- will be second to only DC Rivals HyperCoaster in Australia.

by Parkz, 3 years ago

Leviathan Sea World

The close calls from the surrounding beams will be unlike anything ever before seen on an Australian coaster.

by Parkz, 3 years ago

Leviathan Sea World

Many of the ride's twists and turns don't even become apparent until you're well within the ride's structure,

by Parkz, 3 years ago

Leviathan Sea World

This sweeping turn into the ride's largest camel back hills is one of the few moments where there's not a jumbled mess of track criss-crossing.

by Parkz, 3 years ago

Leviathan Sea World

The bottom of the first drop.

by Parkz, 3 years ago

Leviathan Sea World

The bracing is just an interim step while the ride sits dormant. And they're not needed everywhere -- just in spots where there might be too much expansion of the woods.

by Parkz, 3 years ago

Leviathan Sea World

Spacers run along much of the ride's course. This is to ensure the track keeps its shape and retains its tight tolerances as the timber settles.

by Parkz, 3 years ago

Leviathan Sea World

The first crossover point happens just metres into the ride, with track narrowly passing overhead on the lift hill.

by Parkz, 3 years ago

Leviathan Sea World

Out of the station comes a gentle downward twist into the lift hill.

by Parkz, 3 years ago

Leviathan Sea World

The track on wooden coasters is assembled from layers of southern yellow pine. It's incredibly simple yet effective in its design, which is why it's essentially unchanged in a century.

by Parkz, 3 years ago

Leviathan Sea World

From within the structure is this unique view, affectionately dubbed 'The Cathederal'. Unfortunately it won't be accessible when the ride is operational.

by Parkz, 3 years ago

Leviathan Sea World

The sheer amount of timber supporting the lift hill is impressive up close.

by Parkz, 3 years ago

Leviathan Sea World

Each beam is numbered for ease of identification during construction as well as maintenance and repairs in years to come.

by Parkz, 3 years ago

Leviathan Sea World

Stainless steel anchors are a unique investment that ensure the ride can withstand decades of weather and the salty air at Sea World

by Parkz, 3 years ago

Leviathan Sea World

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