Flying Turns

The Flying Turns features a trough-style track system where cars slide freely through wooden channels, reaching speeds of 24 miles per hour along 1,300 feet of track.

The construction project began in 2006 and required seven years of development to recreate this classic ride design from the 1920s without access to original engineering plans.

The restoration of this roller coaster type represents a return to traditional American amusement engineering, as no wooden bobsled coaster had operated in the United States for 40 years.

Each train configuration accommodates six riders arranged in three cars, with specific weight restrictions of 400 pounds per car and a minimum height requirement of 42 inches.

The structure incorporates four chain lift hills and allows the cars to move without fixed tracks inside wooden channels, creating a distinctive sliding motion throughout the course.

Location: Pennsylvania

GPS coordinates: 40.87840,-76.50510

Latest update: May 19, 2025 15:56