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(SBNO) Scenic World

Roller Coaster Philip Hammon

The main building contains boarding points for the three rides, plus eateries and retail.

by Parkz, 8 years ago

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The latest activity on the Orphan Rocker looks grim. It's completely safe to say that Australias longest running ride construction project will not ever operate in it's originally intended form.

by Parkz, 8 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

A bit of dead end Orphan Rocker track is literally orphaned behind the Scenic Skyway motor house.

by Parkz, 8 years ago

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The front car of the train.

by Richard Wilson, 21 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

Through the thick foliage you can see the winding track of the coaster, below which is the lift hill.

by Richard Wilson, 21 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

A further unique aspect of the final straight is that the train passes through an underground tunnel to get to the station.

by Richard Wilson, 21 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

The loading platform, located beside Scenic Railway's loading platform. Notice the rocking of the cars - each is capable of 30º tilting.

by Richard Wilson, 21 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

This first drop is hardly steep, but Orphan Rocker's thrills will hardly come from conventional coaster techniques.

by Richard Wilson, 21 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

The track is a very gently downward slope, so a buildup of speed will be gradual, though I'm sure impressive as the train starts moving faster and faster.

by Richard Wilson, 21 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

When the ride was originally built, there was little underneath the ride. Since redevelopments around 2000, the ride is now above a nicely landscaped parking area.

by Richard Wilson, 21 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

The carpark section of the ride comprises firstly of several meandering curves.

by Richard Wilson, 21 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

Out of the drop comes a very abrupt banked turn which is the first of series of turns throughout the rainforest vegetation.

by Richard Wilson, 21 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

The lift gently levels out over the coach carpark, where the second half of the coaster begins.

by Richard Wilson, 21 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

Following the turns in the carpark section, there are a series of drops. Initially they start out as non-curved drops, with minimal transitions.

by Richard Wilson, 21 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

Perhaps another truly unique trait of Orphan Rocker is its uphill 90º turn near the top of the lift hill. The hill passes between a cafe and a rotating restaurant.

by Richard Wilson, 21 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

To bring the train back to station level, there is a gentle upward slope, assisted by kicker wheels positioned along the track.

by Richard Wilson, 21 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

The final drop of the ride smoothly curves down, followed directly by a two banked turns.

by Richard Wilson, 21 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

The famous "cliff turn" - a banked turn at the lowest point of the ride that is right at the edge of a cliff.

by Richard Wilson, 21 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

The base of the cable lift hill, found just after the famous "cliff turn" - a fast banked turn, appropriately placed at the very edge of a cliff.

by Richard Wilson, 21 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

The crest of the main straight section of the lift hill, with the twin cables seen passing underneath.

by Richard Wilson, 21 years ago

Orphan Rocker Scenic World

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