Spinning Coaster Roller Coaster
The Spinning Coaster is a gravity-driven roller coaster featuring a robust track supported by vertical columns and a solid base structure. It operates with a single train composed of four passenger units, accommodating up to 16 riders. A lift system with squeeze wheels elevates the train to the main hill, after which gravity propels it along the track back to the station.
Uniquely, each passenger unit rotates on a vertical axis — triggered at the track’s apex by load imbalances — adding an unpredictable twist to the ride. Over-the-shoulder safety restraints ensure maximum security, and the train is capable of running up to three laps with four pre-programmed operational modes. Every element, from the train design to the track layout, is fully customizable.
Technical Data
Number of seats
4 vehicles 4 people each
Height
3.5
Footprint
26x12m
Hourly Capacity
400kW on request
Power consumption
50kW on request
Speed
6 m/s on request
Height restrictions
0.95 if accompanied. 120 not accompanied.
Product Key Features
Multi-Lap.
16-Passenger Train Capacity.
Rotating Passenger Units.
Gravity-Driven Coaster.
Over-The-Shoulder Restraints.
The idea of a spinning ride dates back to 1908 with the "Virginia Reel" at Luna Park in Coney Island - a wooden coaster where cars rotated as they slid down winding chutes. Though the concept faded in the midcentury, it was revived in the 1990s with steel Spinning Coasters that reintroduced rotation into the thrill equation.
Preston & Barbieri’s Spinning Coaster capitalizes on that resurgence, delivering a ride where each car spins freely, offering a fresh and unpredictable experience every time. This randomness keeps riders coming back, as no two ride paths feel exactly the same. The engineering focuses on balance and control: rotating mechanisms are finely tuned, and cars are designed to minimize motion sickness while maximizing fun.
Coupled with magnetic brakes and secure restraint systems, the ride remains safe and smooth even with all its dizzying turns. It’s a modern classic— chaotic, controlled, and endlessly entertaining.
