Pandemonium

Like nearly all modern steel coasters, these cars have wheels above, below, and on either side of the track.   The five metal contact bars between the sets of wheels provide a way to energize the car while it is in the station in order to lock and unlock the safety restraints.

The car also has a system to prevent it from spinning.  Pads on the left of the large grey and black circular piece lock the car in position in the station and during the climb up the lift hill.  The two small white circles on the edges of the picture are used at the end of the ride when the car is repositioned to the proper orientation to enter the station.

©2015 Joel A. Rogers.