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Linear Gale

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Tokyo Dome City (LaQua)

The world's first "Impulse" inverted shuttle roller coaster. Linear Gale uses is powered by linear induction motors (LIMs) that propel the train both forwards and backwards to travel up and down the two 180-foot tall, 90-degree vertical spikes at each end.

Linear Gale Details

Year Track Type Designer
1998 Steel Impulse, Inverted Shuttle Intamin AG

Roller Coaster Stats

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Height: 180 feet Angle Of Descent: 90 degrees
Top Speed: 62 mph Length: 656 feet
Launch: LIM Trains: 1 - 24 passenger
Ride Time: 1 minute, 45 seconds

More Facts About Linear Gale

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Fact: Linear Gale was the replacement for the "Ultra Twister" a Togo heartline coaster.

Train has twelve cars with one row each, seating two abreast per row.

Height requirement: Must be at least 130 cm tall

Where to Coast

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See: Tokyo Dome City (LaQua)

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