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The Monorail is one of the most versatile attractions ever created, seamlessly combining functionality and immersive experience in a single transportation and entertainment system. Ideal for amusement parks of all sizes, indoor entertainment centers (FECs), and even shopping malls, this modern elevated ride allows guests to travel comfortably, explore the surroundings from above and enjoy breathtaking aerial views.

With a fully powered suspended design, each beautifully themed gondola comfortably accommodates up to six adults, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable ride. Thanks to its efficient operation and reliable running performance, the Monorail can become one of the fastest and most convenient transit solutions for moving visitors across the venue.

Offering endless possibilities for custom track layouts, the Monorail is not just a ride: it is a dynamic attraction that improves visitor flow and enhances the overall guest experience, while complementing a complete range of family rides for amusement parks and entertainment venues.

Why Choose Preston & Barbieri Monorail?

Every installation is engineered around the venue it serves, so the track, the theming and the number of gondolas are defined together with the park. These are the points operators look at when they compare a Preston & Barbieri monorail ride with other elevated transport systems:

  • High throughput on a small footprint: up to 64 seats across the gondolas, six adults per car, for a theoretical capacity of 900 riders per hour, while the structure only occupies the ground taken by the supporting columns;
  • Track layouts designed on the venue: length, curves, gradients and height are drawn on the available space, indoors or outdoors, so the ride can run over paths, water features or existing attractions;
  • Quiet electric operation: the fully powered suspended gondolas travel at 1.3 m/s (4.3 ft/s), a pace that keeps the ride comfortable for families with children from 90 cm (35 in) when accompanied;
  • Three installation formats: the same ride is available on trailer for travelling showmen, self-standing for seasonal parks, or on foundation for permanent sites;
  • Custom theming and direct technical support: vehicles, stations and decorations are built in house on the park's own story, with spare parts and after sales service coming from the manufacturer.

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Technical Data

Footprint

depending on the track length

Number of seats

up to 64

Hourly capacity

on request

Speed

1.3 m/s

Height restrictions

90 cm if accompanied

On trailer

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Self-standing

✓

On foundation

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Product Key Features

Smooth & Electric-Powered – Fully powered suspended system ensuring a quiet, seamless ride

High Capacity – Accommodates up to six passengers per gondola, with a throughput of 900 people per hour

Panoramic Experience – Elevated track providing scenic aerial views for guests

Versatility – Adaptable for amusement parks, FECs, and malls with customizable layouts

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The Monorail is a historic amusement park attraction, originally designed as a transportation system and soon transformed into a panoramic and immersive experience. Since the 1950s, monorail rides have been introduced in parks to offer visitors a relaxing way to admire the landscape from above, becoming increasingly integrated into themed environments.

In Italy, their popularity grew from the 1990s, with iconic installations like Mira Express at Mirabilandia, which has provided an elevated tour of the park since 1999. Beyond its entertainment value, the monorail often serves a logistical function, helping guests move efficiently through large amusement parks and improving visitor flow.

Preston & Barbieri has developed various monorail models over the years, combining technical innovation with customizable theming. These structures feature an elevated steel track on which fully powered electric gondolas travel, accommodating up to six passengers per car and handling a theoretical hourly capacity of 900 people.

The company’s models stand out for their versatility and high-quality construction, with adaptable layouts suitable for both outdoor parks and indoor venues. Notable examples like Würmling Express at Phantasialand and Dragon Adventure at Energylandia showcase how these attractions can evolve into immersive experiences, featuring themed vehicles that enhance storytelling and guest engagement.

Thanks to state-of-the-art solutions, Preston & Barbieri continues to offer custom-designed monorail rides that combine functionality, aesthetics, and an unforgettable travel experience.

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