New “Top Thrill Dragster” Train: Build & Design of the LIGHTNING by Zamperla

We briefly chat with Jay Crisler about the design, construction, and build of the lightning train. From the chassis and LSM's underneath, to the bogies, wheels, and seat design to make one of the more comfortable roller coaster seats that I've sat in! The trains are to be used for Top Thrill 2 at Cedar Point - the top thrill dragster makeover coming in 2024.

Huge thanks to Jay, had an awesome time chatting with him.

Learn more about the new ZAMPERLA LIGHTNING TRAIN design. The Lightning Train is Zamperla's first LSM roller coaster, it is coming to Vancouver Canada in 2024, and it has a new seat design, chassis design, and is LSM equipped.
The chassis components are all aluminum and the train is very maintenance-friendly and one of the main ideas behind the design. Bolted connections, plenty of working space, and the same thought process on the bogies, which remain steel. Very easy to work on and replace any parts that need replacing.

Segments of this video use Zamperla's Lightning Train video found here:    • Lightning vehicle - The Making of  

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