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Millennium Flyers. Also S&S 4D Free Spins. They're the new La-Z-Boys of coasters.

 

I guess I should specify I'm talking more about specific trains on certain coasters- not so much the model but the particular train. I am dying to try out Millenium Flyers just because of the single row cars & visibility, I don't know if you're joking about the free spins?

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I think Mack's sit-down coaster trains such as those on Helix and Blue Fire are great. No sides and low floor so they're easy to get in and out of, really comfy seats, the lap bars are comfy and feel secure, but you still get a lot of freedom in them, plus the lights on Helix look great. In terms of looks, I always liked the trains on Incredible Hulk at Islands of Adventure.... I hope they don't change the look of those too much when it gets redone.

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^ Awesome!! All B&M trains are beautiful.

 

I love most new trains on new coasters. I also aesthetically really love Arrow Looper trains a lot for some reason a lot (don't judge me). Other than poorly maintained/sketchy coasters I haven't really found any trains I don't think are beautiful.

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I have a thing for classic trains, both in style and function. NAD Century Flyers, with their heavy padding and single position lap bars, have got to be my favorite to ride.

 

NAD produced at least one single-headlight train that was also very beautiful. I have a picture of it somewhere but after like an hour of searching I still cannot find it.

 

PTC produced a number of one-off, custom-designed trains in the 30's and 40's that were quite stunning. Both pictures below are from the book Roller Coasters by Scott Rutherford and are credited to the PTC archive.

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This is The Alps at Willow Grove, near Philadelphia, post-1939. PTC train.

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This is Comet at Forest Park Highlands, St. Louis, 1950. PTC train.

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Honestly, I still think the Arrow looper trains are my favorite, both versions of them.

 

They may not be the greatest when it comes to rider comfort, but I LOVE the look of the classic Arrow trains. I was at Tusenfryd yesterday, and the Arrow train on Loopen was absolutely spotless. Possibly the cleanest coaster train I have ever seen, and with lots of shiny wheels. It pretty much looked brand new! It was beautiful!

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