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Outlaw Run

Coordinates: 36°40′05″N 93°20′24″W / 36.66806°N 93.34000°W / 36.66806; -93.34000
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Outlaw Run
Silver Dollar City
LocationSilver Dollar City
Coordinates36°40′05″N 93°20′24″W / 36.66806°N 93.34000°W / 36.66806; -93.34000
StatusOperating
Soft opening dateMarch 13, 2013 (March 13, 2013)
Opening dateMarch 15, 2013 (March 15, 2013)
CostUS$10 million
General statistics
TypeWood
ManufacturerRocky Mountain Construction
Lift/launch systemChain lift hill
Height107 ft (33 m)
Drop162 ft (49 m)
Length2,937 ft (895 m)
Speed68 mph (109 km/h)
Inversions3
Duration1:27
Max vertical angle81°
Height restriction48 in (122 cm)
Trains2 trains with 12 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in a single row for a total of 24 riders per train.
Outlaw Run at RCDB

Outlaw Run is a wooden roller coaster located at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri. It is notable for being the first roller coaster manufactured by Rocky Mountain Construction and the only wooden roller coaster with inversions.[1][2][3]

History

In 2009 behind closed doors, Silver Dollar City began planning a new attraction for 2013.[4]

At the IAAPA 2011 Trade Show, Alan Schilke of Rocky Mountain Construction revealed their company had two projects that they would be working on for 2013 openings.[5] One of which was the complete design and manufacturing of a wooden roller coaster.[5] It was later revealed that this roller coaster would be going to Silver Dollar City.[6][7]

Following the beginning of construction at the park, Silver Dollar City launched a teaser website pointing to a 2013 attraction.[8] The website featured a public notice indicating the ride would be themed about stagecoaches and the wild west.[9] The teaser website also stated an announcement would be made on August 9, 2012.[10] Two clues were released; the first clue was a handwritten letter and the second was a photo overlooking Powder Keg: A Blast into the Wilderness and Table Rock Lake.[11][12]

On August 9, 2012, Silver Dollar City officially announced Outlaw Run.[13] The ride would be the only wooden roller coaster to feature inversions and would feature the steepest drop on a wooden roller coaster.[14] The $10 million project opened in the Spring of 2013.[4] The roller coaster is expected to attract an additional 65,000 visitors to the park following its opening.[15]

On September 26, 2012, the last piece of track was installed on Outlaw Run.[16] On March 13, 2013, the ride opened for previews; it is scheduled to open to the public on March 15.[17]

Ride experience

Outlaw Run is Rocky Mountain Construction's debut wooden roller coaster.[1]

File:Outlaw Run - layout.png
The layout of Outlaw Run with key elements highlighted

Layout

The train exits out of the station and ascends the chain lift hill. The track then goes through a small pre-drop, similar to Bolliger & Mabillard steel roller coasters before dropping 162 feet (49 m) at an angle of 81°. The train then ascends into the first element, an outside banked turn, where the track is banked over to 153° before rolling back out of the bank. After going around a low-to-the-ground curve, the train enters a 100-foot-tall (30 m) double down followed by a 70-foot-tall (21 m) double up. More turns follow before the train enters a high speed low float and its final element, a double barrel roll. The train then enters the brake run before returning to the station.[18][19][20] A single ride cycle is completed in approximately 1 minute and 27 seconds.[7]

Trains

The operation of Outlaw Run consists of two trains each featuring twelve pairs of riders.[7] Riders are restrained in their individual fiberglass seats with a U-shaped lap bar.[19] Unlike most roller coaster trains which utilise polyurathane wheels, Outlaw Run features steel wheels.[5][19]

Track

The 2,937 feet (895 m) of track is primarily made of layers of laminated wood with a steel plate located in the upper layers of the track.[19] The steel plating is known as Topper Track and is found on many roller coasters that Rocky Mountain Construction have renovated.[21][22][23] This track style is designed to reduce the maintenance required for a wooden roller coaster and provide a smoother ride experience.[23][24]

Statistics

The $10 million Outlaw Run is the second-fastest wooden roller coaster in the world, reaching speeds of up to 68 miles per hour (109 km/h).[4] Throughout the course of the 2,937-foot-long (895 m) ride, riders go through three inversions.[7] The park's existing terrain is utilised to allow a 107-foot-tall (33 m) lift hill to be translated into a first drop of 162 feet (49 m).[7]

Records

Outlaw Run features the steepest drop on any wooden roller coaster in the world at 81°. It is also the only operating wooden roller coaster to feature inversions. It is also tied with Colossos at Heide Park as the second fastest wooden roller coaster in the world, with a top speed of 68 miles per hour (109 km/h).[19]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Marden, Duane. "Roller Coaster Search Results  (Rocky Mountain Construction)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
  2. ^ Marden, Duane. "Son Of Beast  (Kings Island)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
  3. ^ Marden, Duane. "Record Holders  (Inverting wooden roller coasters)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
  4. ^ a b c "Silver Dollar City announces new roller coaster". News-Leader. 9 August 2012. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
  5. ^ a b c Alvey, Robb (16 November 2011). "IAAPA 2011 Trade Show Part 3 Orlando Florida Theme Park Review Rocky Mountain Sally". Video. YouTube. Retrieved 3 August 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ McLean, Mike (19 January 2012). "North Idaho roller coaster maker expands to accommodate innovations". Journal of Business. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
  7. ^ a b c d e Marden, Duane. "Outlaw Run  (Silver Dollar City)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 3 August 2012. Cite error: The named reference "RCDB" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  8. ^ "Something bold is..." Facebook. 23 June 2012. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
  9. ^ "Silver Dollar City 2013". Silver Dollar City. 2012. Archived from the original on 3 August 2012. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
  10. ^ "Silver Dollar City 2013 - Thank you!". Silver Dollar City. 2012. Archived from the original on 3 August 2012. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
  11. ^ "Clue 1". Silver Dollar City. 2012. Archived from the original on 3 August 2012. Retrieved 3 August 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  12. ^ "Clue 2". Silver Dollar City. 3 August 2012. Archived from the original on 3 August 2012. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
  13. ^ "Silver Dollar City rolls out new wooden coaster". The Sacramento Bee. 9 August 2012. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
  14. ^ "Silver Dollar City Announces World's Most Daring Wood Coaster". Silver Dollar City. 9 August 2012. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
  15. ^ Henry, Lindsey (9 August 2012). "Silver Dollar City unveils their newest roller coaster - Outlaw Run". Koam. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
  16. ^ "Milestone Reached–Last Piece of Track Set In Place". Silver Dollar City. September 26, 2012. Retrieved September 29, 2012.
  17. ^ Wright, Larry (March 13, 2013). "Reporters Take On "Outlaw Run" Today". KTTS. Retrieved March 13, 2013.
  18. ^ "Layout". Silver Dollar City. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
  19. ^ a b c d e "Fact Sheet". Silver Dollar City. 9 August 2012. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
  20. ^ "Outlaw Run Official POV". YouTube. March 13, 2013. Retrieved March 13, 2013.
  21. ^ Rocky Mountain Construction (15 October 2010). "Tremors Coaster Topper Track Installation". Photos. Facebook. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  22. ^ "Two Six Flags Rides Receive "Topper Track" for 2011". NewsPlusNotes. 7 March 2011. Retrieved 8 July 2012. {{cite web}}: |first= missing |last= (help)
  23. ^ a b "Georgia Cyclone: A Classic "Woodie"". Six Flags. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  24. ^ "Rocky Mountain Construction Company". Coaster-Net. 16 February 2011. Retrieved 9 July 2012. {{cite web}}: |first= missing |last= (help)
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