mr. cockblock Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 Hi Alveys, I have always wondered about why some coasters have staircases on both sides of the the lift hill and others only have it on one side of the lift? I like when the coaster has stairs on one side (seems more intimidating). So I was just curious on who decides what coasters get one sided staircases and others get both sides? Thanks.
deathbydinn Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 I belive many coasters in Japan have catwalks throughout the whole course so if needed the train can be accessed at any point of the ride.
LoopLover Posted January 9, 2011 Posted January 9, 2011 Random guess - I think it may depend on the type of lift, track, car or design. For example, say a coaster has only one sided entry, the stairs are only on that side. Just a guess? but I think it depends on the design.
beatle11 Posted January 9, 2011 Posted January 9, 2011 I think in some countries like Japan, their law states that you must be able to access any part of the ride at any time, so they have the staircases on both sides and throughout the track.
VGplay Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 One pattern I've noticed is that you see catwalks on both sides when the train seats people four across, like on most B&Ms. I figure it has to do with being able to assist people when necessary, which is easier and safer to do when not reaching across three rows. It might also be worth noting that Diamondback, a B&M with the newer style two across trains, only has a catwalk on one side.
LoopLover Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 ^ Good point! It must depend on design and type of coaster/cars then.....
robbalvey Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 It's either: - By Design - By local heath & safety laws - By national health & safey laws Or a combination of those.
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