Skyliner (roller coaster)

Skyliner
Skyliner roller coaster
Lakemont Park
Coordinates	40.4729°N 78.3952°W / 40.4729; -78.3952
Status	Operating
Opening date	1987 (1987)
Roseland Park
Coordinates	42°52′29.93″N 77°15′43.47″W
Status	Removed
Opening date	1960 (1960)
Closing date	1985 (1985)
Skyliner at Roseland Park at RCDB
General statistics
Type	Wood – Family
Manufacturer	Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters
Designer	John C. Allen
Track layout	Double Out and Back
Height	60 ft (18 m)
Drop	45 ft (14 m)
Length	2,400 ft (730 m)
Speed	40 mph (64 km/h)
Max vertical angle	52°
Trains	Single train with 3 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows for a total of 18 riders per train.
Skyliner at RCDB

Skyliner is a wooden roller coaster located at Lakemont Park in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It first opened in 1960 at New York's Roseland Park, and was John C. Allen's first full-size coaster design. Roseland closed in 1985, and following the success Knoebels had in relocating wooden coaster Phoenix, Lakemont quickly followed suit, and the Skyliner reopened at its new home in 1987. The Skyliner operates a single train, with three cars, which have room for up to 18 adults. The ride's train uses Buzz bars. The Skyliner's train is painted with the Minor League baseball team Altoona Curve's team logo and colors. The phrase "GO CURVE" is also on the train. The Altoona Curve's baseball stadium is adjacent to Lakemont Park, with right field situated up against Skyliner. It is an ACE Coaster Classic.