Two
stunts are arranged in this corner: the "Al Jolson effect"
as it is termed in the stunt list, and a large fan directed at
riders. Two floor devices can also be observed in this photo.
The green arrows indicate "undulated obstructions" or
"bump ramps" to impart rising and falling motion to
the car.
The red arrows point to an interesting electrical utility not
referenced in the patent description. This "third rail"
is employed at stunt locations thoughout the ride. It does not
run the full length of the ride track but, in this example, ends
halfway around the curve in the vicinity of the stunt. At its
beginning, the rail slopes up from floor level to an elevation
that brings it into contact with a conductor located in the bottom
of the car which functions as a bridge that transfers current
from the main power rail to this third rail. Wiring from this
rail is routed underneath the floor and back up to the stunt area,
completing a circuit that powers the lights, motors or other electrical
appliances involved in the operation of the stunt, occuring without
the use of floor switches and instead "borrowing" electric
current from the ride track to provide power to the stunt effects.
With the application of short pieces of insulation to this rail,
power could be delivered intermittently for a special lighting
or motion effect. |
| Riders
approach a row of tombstones in a graveyard. Upon arrival,
they are greeted by a ghostly inhabitant. The "Hoot
Owl" stunt is positioned at the left side. |
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