I decided to make a few small changes to this video last night and ended up with countless rendering issues that I had to stay up all night to fix. It probably wasn’t worth it, but that’s what I get for trying to change things at the last minute 😅 Anyway, I hope you all enjoy!
I love how one of the things that make people say coasters are dangerous or makes people scared of coasters is the clicking noise they make. Little do they know its keeping them safe
@@runawaystarfish5943 nah, you’re not whack, it’s normal lol. In general, most things mechanical in nature, a loud noise, such as the loud clicking of the lift chain/ARB system on the lift hill of a coaster, typically means a malfunction or something has broken. Like vehicles or other large pieces of machinery have a smoother sound of the motor running, although some may be louder than others, but in general, a clicking noise equivalent to what you hear on a coaster, would be indicative of a serious mechanical malfunction or that something is severely broken/damaged. Not everything is this way, but most things typically do not make a loud clicking noise when in proper functioning. That being said, when we hear a noise like that while on a large piece of machinery, it is natural for ones mind to correlate that with something negative, like a serious malfunction or something broken. As humans, our brains can sometimes work on repetition, correlating certain things with one another. So, with that being said, even though you know what the noise is on a coaster but still getting anxiety, it’s actually quite normal that your brain automatically, inadvertently correlates the noise with malfunction, causing you to have to redirect that thought process and tell yourself, “Nothing is wrong! I know this noise and it’s a good thing!” Sorry to get all scientific or technical or whatever you want to call it. Just trying to ease your mind that you’re not whack, you’re brain is just playing tricks on you! Lol. Much like I can’t shut my nursing brain off and thus, why you get a response like this lol. Anyway, hope this helps!
Cable lifts actually can make the clicking sound. I've only seen it happen when they break down and then go up the lift extremely slowly. I know TPR has a video where this happened on expedition g force. Go check it out Edit: I just saw the part where he talks about them nvm
Having worked as a tech on multiple coasters previously, I appreciate the level of accuracy your videos always have. As a fun fact, the first safety in the lift mechanism is called a sprag clutch, which prevents the sprocket holding the chain from rotating in the reverse direction when the sprags engage with the clutch's outer race (a circular version of the Vekoma SLC rollback mechanism). As long as the sprocket is held, the chain cannot reverse its direction, preventing the chain from rolling backwards.
Because some people keep sensationalizing the "danger" of roller coasters heck, in reality, even folding lawn chairs have a higher injury rate than most coasters!
@@bmfanboy8838 Same thing with flying.... But when accidents do happen it's rare, so more sensationalized (or indeed put in horror movies). Car crashes happen everyday so people are used to them. Even though you are far more likely to get killed in one than on a coaster or plane. So people aren't scared of real danger as much as of freak events... the human mind is weird.
Roller Coaster Teen steel Vengeance clearly doesn’t have the pads on it. Twisted Timbers at Kings Dominion used to be that way, but I think those are on there now, because I noticed it was much quieter this year.
The sound of the clacking and clicking sound is what makes the anticipation of the drop so cool, IMO. It’s like “UGH, WHEN IS THE DROP COMING ALREADY!” 😂
The sound of anti-rollbacks clicking is iconic and I will forever cherish it as an enthusiast! A lot of B&M's sound different, but I personally love the louder sound of Nitro's ARBs. PTC trains on wooden coasters have one of the most iconic sounds of all time but my absolute favorite is without a doubt Arrow Dynamic's steel coaster ARB sound. That is without a doubt one of the most unique sounds you'll ever hear on a roller coaster, I just love it.
I once went to a roller coaster camp where they took us behind the scenes to see all of this stuff and they showed us a spare wheel to explain how the coasters stay on the tracks. They also went and showed off a piece of metal and said "this is one of the many things that guaruntee that you will NEVER fall backwards on a coaster" and it was an anti-rollback dog. It was so cool to learn about all of these safety features (my other favorite was how the computer in the loading station can tell if a harness isn't engaged and will not let the car leave the station until all harnesses are down) No hearing all of these sounds and seeing all these ladders and railings makes me feel calm knowing that so many people cared about making sure I was safe while screaming my head off and flying through the air.
Which is such an odd thing to me. They implement the system so there’s no wear and tear, and yet when it rains, it defaults back to the basic system anyway, and makes a ton of noise. There’s no reason not to have dampers for those occasions.
This actually happened to me once. I was on el toro and the lift just stopped- then we started rolling back for a bit before we where caught by the break.
Just blows my mind a whole video titled Why Roller Coasters Click and only one second of the actual clicking sound in the video. Just literally blows my mind to no end.
@@evansuddreth388 the reason why you see people running is that parks do a rope drop where security will drop a physical rope and people with sprint to a big popular ride
Part of me wonders if an active ARB would have reduced the severity of injuries as a result of the smiler crash, because it would have prevented the empty car rolling backwards from where the car stalled. The two cars would have then collided on a climb which would have reduced impact speed. Mind you, none of this would have happened if the ride ops had payed attention to the computer system warnings.
@@gregorygolub3315 No, but it was a rollback caused by an empty car stalling on an vertical inversion; which caused it to rollback into the path of an oncoming car.
@@soentrueman7944 As I understand it they didn't merely fail to pay attention to the warnings they had to actively override them. The former would be negligent sure but actively overriding safety interlocks elevates it to recklessness in my mind. The decision to actively override a safety system is a conscious decision to operate with a diminished safety margin. At least it is unless sufficient operating procedures are in place to compensate for the missing system with something equally reliable. In this case, I presume the warning would have been indicating that an object triggered a sensor at the start of the ride and failed to reach sensors later in the run when it should have. Sure a sensor glitch could potentially trigger something like this so having an override exist makes sense but the minimum procedure to override a warning like that should have been a visual inspection of the entire track to ensure that there are no stalled cars or anything else that should not be present on the track first. It really doesn't seem that hard to me though it might require someone to get off their ass for a minute if the visibility of parts of the ride is restricted from the control booth.
As a ride operator for millennium force thank you so much for explaining how the cable lift ARB works. Great explanation for the least known ARB system
I love the clicks and clanks it helps build my excitement going up before the drop. I took my cousin to wonderland for the first time ever the first 2 rides we brought them on was Drop zone and Leviathan 😂🤣😂🤣 the look of terror on thier face. My cousin 230lb body builder was passing out on each drop
I can't explain how excited I get when I see a new video uploaded :) Great timing too, because I was thinking about these the other day when I rode Disney World's 7 dwarves ride and didn't hear any clicking
the click clacking sound can also be a suspense like the less and less click clacking there is the sooner you'd experience the fun and feel the funny feeling in your stomach
Even as a kid, I had a pretty solid idea as to why coasters click, being that a safety ratchet. But the different approaches to implementation was very insightful. Well done.
Okay I’ll be honest. I thought this was just kinda general knowledge of what it is if you ride some roller coasters. But still a good quality video, went in depth.
I certainly didn't know it, nor had I ever given it much thought, though I must admit that when I saw the video's title I immediately thought that it was probably some kind of ratcheting system to prevent it from rolling back. :)
What if the chain lift's gearbox was a worm gear instead of a helical/bevel gear? Worm gears above 15:1 are (normally) not back-driveable, while helical and bevel gears always are. But if the chain were to break, the train would still roll back in the station. So even if the lift hill's gearbox was a worm gear, the mechanism would still be needed. Also, do you know why Arrow lift hills have such an irregular sound? Another note: Linear Induction Motors are not self-braking, so that is why Wicked Twister has supplementary magnetic brakes and Incredicoaster / California Screamin also has brakes after the first launch and along the second launch. Linear Synchronous Motors seem to be inherently self-braking, so Red Force (for example) does not require a supplemental braking system as the launch motors act like brakes when not powered. Edit: Spelling
In 2021 I rode on Steel Force and I sat in a row and I could hear the anti rollback, I love the lift hill sound, especially the ones made by Arrow Dynamics.
Another awesome video! One neat thing you probably already knew, but didn't have time in the video to explain, is that on a lot of the B+M coasters (certainly the 3 at Canada's Wonderland), the ARB rack on the lift itself actually isn't fixed permanently in place. It can slide parallel to the direction of travel of the train, and is broken up into many small segments. Each segment has a rubber bumper at the end of it, which takes up the shock load that would otherwise be seen when the backward-rolling train suddenly engages it. Even at a slow speed this would result in an infinitely high force which could potentially break one of the ratchet pawls, or at least make a massive bang and make for a very uncomfortable stop - so those bumpers take up and cushion that shock load.
I work at flamingo land as a mechanical and electrical engineer, my main ride is SIK "intamin inversion 10 rev B" we use the gas piston assisted ARB pawl. However this system is slightly different to accommodate the 38kph catch cart lift speed. Connected to the ARB pawl is 2 discs with 28 opposed neodymium magnets, these rotate on wheel that is situated next to the rack, when the train is moving eddie currents are generated to lift the pawl to prevent a very rapid and destructive "clacking" this lift energy is directly proportional to the train speed so if a fail condition is met, the pawl instantly drops into the rack.
I perfect hearing it it makes me feel better knowing that nothing bad can happen kinda like when you lock the doors in the car you hear it lock so it seems safer
You should've had played the sound of Steel Vengeance's lift at the start, but from your house, cause I'm sure we could still here it. God that thing is loud.
Although I know there are safety regulations involved (I didn't know the actual names/numbers until watching this video), I honestly don't trust rollercoaster that don't produce that iconic click. It's just a clear, intuitive confirmation that the ARB is working. I always knew the sound's source and underlying purpose just by looking closely at the lift, but I was glad you went into more detail and covered alternative methods of achieving the same goal. ...But it still doesn't make me trust non-clicking coasters.
Oh my god! Most, if not all of the actual footage of roller coasters is from Canada's Wonderland! I haven't ever actually seen someone use footage from there! Good on you man!
Space mountain at Disneyland CA uses a similar ARBS to the Vekoma SLC, except the cams are mounted to the track and the fins are on the trains. The fins are also used on the brake runs limiting the weight of the trains.
How ironic that Gatekeeper is in this video. The chain snapped last week with the train at the top of the lift hill but the anti rollback device worked perfectly keeping the train safely in place while the riders were evacuated. Everyone was safe.
CoasterBot has a video that he shows the Smiler when he brings up block safety systems and how block sections work Ofc the smiler did it's job and stopped the train on the lift hill for it to be evacced, but.. you know..
bluered1322 it’s because the designer of those rides, Alan Schilke, worked in arrow before they went bankrupt and always loved that classic sound arrow coasters have. He’s trying to recreate it.
I’m absolutely terrified of roller coasters, however learning more about them helps ease my mind a bit. Don’t think I’d ever be able to go on something like the Yukon Striker at Canada’s wonderland, but I’ve been able to go on smaller rides. I just don’t like the restraints in most roller coasters, when it’s only a bar over my lap there’s always so much space between my lap and the bar so I slide around so much and grip on for dear life cause I feel like I’m falling out! And the bar will be pushed all the way back but it won’t be touching me at all. Plus there was a incident with my brother where his bar didn’t lock, on the sky screamer, thankfully he was young and ‘chickened out’ at the last second,ripped the bar off and ran off. They had to shut down the ride to figure out what happened and no one went on it for the rest of the day.
If your main problem is loose restraints, you should have no issue with Yukon. Those restraints actually get lambasted for being too restrictive. B&M hypers like Behemoth and Leviathan will be difficult to overcome though
I think the clicking sound adds to the suspense just like the T- minus how long it's going to take you to stand in line for Space Mountain adds to the suspense.
A holding brake on the lift motor is a rarity on a chain drive, I've only come across older Vekomas using them. The only other manufacturer I have seen use brakes on the drive are Intamin for their cable lift systems, they have a magnetic clutch brake on the arse end of the motor, a hydraulic disc brake on the gearbox input shaft and an enormous disc brake on the winch drum itself. Did you also know that the anti rollbacks are spaced in a way that only allows one ARB to be engaged at a time, this is to reduce the distance a train will roll back to the absolute minimum.
These are the types of videos people need to watch when they argue there needs to be less regulation on businesses. These safety devices are exactly why we need regulations.
My favorite anti-rollback is Disneyland’s Splash Mountain and Pirates of the Caribbean because it’s on the side and it’s super loud. Just brings back good memories. 😀
Ahh so thats why Millennium was so dang loud. I got stopped near the top of the lift, and when it started up again it it sounded just like GeForce there
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I decided to make a few small changes to this video last night and ended up with countless rendering issues that I had to stay up all night to fix. It probably wasn’t worth it, but that’s what I get for trying to change things at the last minute 😅
Anyway, I hope you all enjoy!
man only used clips from wland
If someone didn’t know what the anti rollback system is, I would advise them to stay away from me
@@Kevanah Isn't the coaster at 1:48 X2 at Magic Mountain? (I thought it was Eejanaika at first, but upon closer inspection....)
Art of Engineering hard work 😓
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I love that clicking sound, I know it can be loud, but it helps build the suspense as you get up the hill.
just remove the object creating thr clicker sound. That way the ride is more of a horror thriller.
Corey Tran 😂
I love it too. It makes it so surreal when the clicking stops.
I personally think it might be eerie to go up a hill where the area around you completely silent.
Imagine
Spot on!
I love how one of the things that make people say coasters are dangerous or makes people scared of coasters is the clicking noise they make. Little do they know its keeping them safe
I like the clicking sound. It builds up the anticipation and excitement for me which is the whole point of going on roller coasters.
I have no idea why it freaks me out and gives me panic attacks but I did always know it was there for safety reasons but idk my brain is w h a c k
@@runawaystarfish5943 nah, you’re not whack, it’s normal lol. In general, most things mechanical in nature, a loud noise, such as the loud clicking of the lift chain/ARB system on the lift hill of a coaster, typically means a malfunction or something has broken. Like vehicles or other large pieces of machinery have a smoother sound of the motor running, although some may be louder than others, but in general, a clicking noise equivalent to what you hear on a coaster, would be indicative of a serious mechanical malfunction or that something is severely broken/damaged. Not everything is this way, but most things typically do not make a loud clicking noise when in proper functioning. That being said, when we hear a noise like that while on a large piece of machinery, it is natural for ones mind to correlate that with something negative, like a serious malfunction or something broken. As humans, our brains can sometimes work on repetition, correlating certain things with one another. So, with that being said, even though you know what the noise is on a coaster but still getting anxiety, it’s actually quite normal that your brain automatically, inadvertently correlates the noise with malfunction, causing you to have to redirect that thought process and tell yourself, “Nothing is wrong! I know this noise and it’s a good thing!” Sorry to get all scientific or technical or whatever you want to call it. Just trying to ease your mind that you’re not whack, you’re brain is just playing tricks on you! Lol. Much like I can’t shut my nursing brain off and thus, why you get a response like this lol. Anyway, hope this helps!
@@davidshanholtz6674 huh that actually makes a lot of sense;; thanks lolol
Huh I assumed all roller coasters had sprigs
I'll always recognize that opening soundbyte from Rollercoaster Tycoon
i miss that game so much
@@ameliajane9509 You can buy it on mobile phones now RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic with purchasable DLC!!!
@Gappie Al Kebabi What? You can buy RCTC on mobile phones.
Why miss it?
Buy RCT2 on Steam and download OpenRCT2 and evola. It runs perfectly on a new System without any Problems.
Gappie Al Kebabi it is well worth the money, trust me
"why roller coasters click"
*>uses a coaster with a cable lift in the thumbnail, which doesn't make the clicking noise*
Good video as always tho
I knew what I was doing >: )
Exactly what I was thinking lmao. But I know this channel, so I knew it was probably on purpose lol
Exactly why I clicked on the video! I was like why is skyrush the thumbnail
Cable lifts actually can make the clicking sound. I've only seen it happen when they break down and then go up the lift extremely slowly. I know TPR has a video where this happened on expedition g force. Go check it out
Edit: I just saw the part where he talks about them nvm
@@samplautz5586 yeah that's what I realized after I commented, forgot about that backup feature
I've seen a lot of videos trying to explain Intamin's magnetic antirollback system. This is the first time I actually UNDERSTAND it... Thanks X)
Having worked as a tech on multiple coasters previously, I appreciate the level of accuracy your videos always have. As a fun fact, the first safety in the lift mechanism is called a sprag clutch, which prevents the sprocket holding the chain from rotating in the reverse direction when the sprags engage with the clutch's outer race (a circular version of the Vekoma SLC rollback mechanism). As long as the sprocket is held, the chain cannot reverse its direction, preventing the chain from rolling backwards.
Thank you kind technician
What's this? A video about roller coasters that actually has the information correct? I never thought this day would come.
Same here! Btw Nice profile picture
@@awildfurret Thank you!
I’ve been watching a lot of horror movies where people fall off roller coasters and this is quite reassuring lol
Because some people keep sensationalizing the "danger" of roller coasters heck, in reality, even folding lawn chairs have a higher injury rate than most coasters!
I do I see you everywhere even on smite lol
@@bmfanboy8838 Excuse me, I do not drive behind log trucks because of FD 2 :P
@@bmfanboy8838 Same thing with flying.... But when accidents do happen it's rare, so more sensationalized (or indeed put in horror movies). Car crashes happen everyday so people are used to them. Even though you are far more likely to get killed in one than on a coaster or plane. So people aren't scared of real danger as much as of freak events... the human mind is weird.
No one talking about what is the probability we meet his comment on videos?
When you mentioned how some companies make their ARB’s silent I was waiting for that “some don’t” and a clip of Steel Vengeance
Same. And it doesn't make it better that the que line is right by it lol
Roller Coaster Teen steel Vengeance clearly doesn’t have the pads on it. Twisted Timbers at Kings Dominion used to be that way, but I think those are on there now, because I noticed it was much quieter this year.
@@gregorygolub3315 that's good. I am making a trip out to ride it this year so it will be quiet
I was hoping he would mention one of the other ways which is using tyres to lift the train up the hill, like The Hulk Roller Coaster at Universal.
Those cedar point rides are a different kind of roller coaster lol. And I just found that out 🤣
The sound of the clacking and clicking sound is what makes the anticipation of the drop so cool, IMO. It’s like “UGH, WHEN IS THE DROP COMING ALREADY!” 😂
More people need to watch this. I’ve heard people say that the clacking means the ride is dangerous. Absolute bruh moment.
The sound of anti-rollbacks clicking is iconic and I will forever cherish it as an enthusiast! A lot of B&M's sound different, but I personally love the louder sound of Nitro's ARBs. PTC trains on wooden coasters have one of the most iconic sounds of all time but my absolute favorite is without a doubt Arrow Dynamic's steel coaster ARB sound. That is without a doubt one of the most unique sounds you'll ever hear on a roller coaster, I just love it.
‘’They can do that so that their ARB makes less sound’’
RMC: Sorry, what?
Silacide Squad lol
S&S built Steel Curtains lift to be extra loud because the park wanted it.
Alan Shilke has stated many times that he loves slow clunky loud af lifts.
*Laughs in Steel Vengeance*
Jesse Adams mainly because he used to work for arrow and loves the classic sound of arrow lifts
Me a Canadian: hey most of those rides are from Canada’s wonderland!!!! Cool
Yess I was thinking the same thing
Gappie Al Kebabi 😂 yeah I slurp maple syrup on the regular
Jordan goss lol
I KNOW RIGHT?!?! I havent been in a couple years and i brought back so much nostalgia
I was noticing that aswell
Leave it to Intamin to complicate the anti-rollback system
I think they do it that way because their chain and cable lift are much faster than most other coasters to reduce wear and tear on the ARB.
Vekoma uses it too, Lech coaster has a similar system.
MsHardstyleMonster atleast compared to intamin, Vekoma doesn’t break down every 3 seconds. Intamin breaks down like every 3 seconds bc of that.
1:25 My dad was there on that day and witnessed this accident, he was almost hit by a piece of flying debris.
Luke that’s really sad
RIP to the children and anyone else who died
@@ducodaone F
That was literally almost a hundred years ago, dude, I doubt your dad is over a hundred years old.
@@softwalnut179 you might wanna think about your comment for a moment
Personally I love the clickety-clack of the pawls.
I once went to a roller coaster camp where they took us behind the scenes to see all of this stuff and they showed us a spare wheel to explain how the coasters stay on the tracks. They also went and showed off a piece of metal and said "this is one of the many things that guaruntee that you will NEVER fall backwards on a coaster" and it was an anti-rollback dog. It was so cool to learn about all of these safety features (my other favorite was how the computer in the loading station can tell if a harness isn't engaged and will not let the car leave the station until all harnesses are down)
No hearing all of these sounds and seeing all these ladders and railings makes me feel calm knowing that so many people cared about making sure I was safe while screaming my head off and flying through the air.
Roller coasters and followers have something in common, we click
Hue hue. Nice.
youre like literally everywhere
But I type
Love that classic RCT intro
Brought back the vibes
No one:
The RUclips algorithm: Wanna know why roller coasters click?
Victoria Bell facts
me : I know very well rollercoasters click
*watches the video anyway*
7:57 the group of coaster enthusiasts sprinting to the coasters
Anthony DiBlasi Haha nice. That is always me at KD when they open
They’re actually just running away from the SLC.
@@S.J.C._Entertainment can't blame them
@@sum_rand0mslcs are so rough
@@sagarikatalasila2718 the one at wildwood is tolerable but otherwise I agree lol
8 rides from Canada’s wonderland used as footage for over 60% of the video. Love you man keep up the work
The antirollback on griffon is ear shattering but it builds up the suspense perfectly
8:53 TIL why some coasters are so much louder after rain.
Which is such an odd thing to me. They implement the system so there’s no wear and tear, and yet when it rains, it defaults back to the basic system anyway, and makes a ton of noise. There’s no reason not to have dampers for those occasions.
Lmao I love that you used a coaster in the thumbnail that has a different anti rollback system that doesn't click.
well, when i think of rollbacks i think of king da ka
This actually happened to me once. I was on el toro and the lift just stopped- then we started rolling back for a bit before we where caught by the break.
nice. How did you get down then?
@@kashyapvariyani4037with wooden coasters evac isnt too hard, so they were likely walked down the lift
@@forzaguy1252 yeah but it'll still be steep on high ground. Pretty dangerous to just walk down
I love how he used Skyrush as the thumbnail even though it has a silent cable lift.
Just blows my mind a whole video titled Why Roller Coasters Click and only one second of the actual clicking sound in the video. Just literally blows my mind to no end.
I love the old wooden roller coasters that don't have the dampeners, that clacking sound is so nostalgic! :)
I like the clicking sound, it build anticipation. You know the moment the sound stop you're gonna drop.
7:56 if you look at the ground of the theme park you can see people running😅
What is going on?
Kr Craysome oh yeah that is weird
this is probably very shortly after the park opens up and they want to be the first in line to ride the best roller coasters
@@evansuddreth388 the reason why you see people running is that parks do a rope drop where security will drop a physical rope and people with sprint to a big popular ride
Gerstlauer has a magnetic rollback system- which The Smiler uses
Part of me wonders if an active ARB would have reduced the severity of injuries as a result of the smiler crash, because it would have prevented the empty car rolling backwards from where the car stalled. The two cars would have then collided on a climb which would have reduced impact speed. Mind you, none of this would have happened if the ride ops had payed attention to the computer system warnings.
Soen Trueman the crash wasn’t exactly on a lift section...
@@gregorygolub3315 No, but it was a rollback caused by an empty car stalling on an vertical inversion; which caused it to rollback into the path of an oncoming car.
@@soentrueman7944 As I understand it they didn't merely fail to pay attention to the warnings they had to actively override them. The former would be negligent sure but actively overriding safety interlocks elevates it to recklessness in my mind. The decision to actively override a safety system is a conscious decision to operate with a diminished safety margin. At least it is unless sufficient operating procedures are in place to compensate for the missing system with something equally reliable. In this case, I presume the warning would have been indicating that an object triggered a sensor at the start of the ride and failed to reach sensors later in the run when it should have. Sure a sensor glitch could potentially trigger something like this so having an override exist makes sense but the minimum procedure to override a warning like that should have been a visual inspection of the entire track to ensure that there are no stalled cars or anything else that should not be present on the track first. It really doesn't seem that hard to me though it might require someone to get off their ass for a minute if the visibility of parts of the ride is restricted from the control booth.
summary: they go clicky clicky cuz they keep people on safe from dying
You really seem to like using images and POV videos from Canada’s Wonderland rides. Are you Canadian? 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Yep! Wonderland is my home park and they were kind enough to let me use some of their footage for this video!
@@ArtofEngineering That's very cool!
-makes a video about the mechanics of clicking on rollercoasters chairlift
-puts Skyrush in the thumbnail
Great video, as always !
As a ride operator for millennium force thank you so much for explaining how the cable lift ARB works. Great explanation for the least known ARB system
If you’ve ever ridden steel vengeance at cedar point. You’ve been deafend by the clickyness
I love the clicks and clanks it helps build my excitement going up before the drop. I took my cousin to wonderland for the first time ever the first 2 rides we brought them on was Drop zone and Leviathan 😂🤣😂🤣 the look of terror on thier face. My cousin 230lb body builder was passing out on each drop
I can't explain how excited I get when I see a new video uploaded :)
Great timing too, because I was thinking about these the other day when I rode Disney World's 7 dwarves ride and didn't hear any clicking
Sorry I can’t hear any of this, I’m on the steel vengeance lift hill >-
PoIsEn324 it’s gone now but the fire hawk at King’s island omgggg that’s soooo loud
the click clacking sound can also be a suspense like the less and less click clacking there is the sooner you'd experience the fun and feel the funny feeling in your stomach
Even as a kid, I had a pretty solid idea as to why coasters click, being that a safety ratchet. But the different approaches to implementation was very insightful. Well done.
The clicking is part of the ride experience. It's like a countdown to the drop.
Okay I’ll be honest. I thought this was just kinda general knowledge of what it is if you ride some roller coasters. But still a good quality video, went in depth.
I certainly didn't know it, nor had I ever given it much thought, though I must admit that when I saw the video's title I immediately thought that it was probably some kind of ratcheting system to prevent it from rolling back. :)
I recognize that clicking sound you use. I use to play the OG Roller Coaster Tycoon when I was little all the time. Brings back memories
What if the chain lift's gearbox was a worm gear instead of a helical/bevel gear? Worm gears above 15:1 are (normally) not back-driveable, while helical and bevel gears always are. But if the chain were to break, the train would still roll back in the station. So even if the lift hill's gearbox was a worm gear, the mechanism would still be needed.
Also, do you know why Arrow lift hills have such an irregular sound?
Another note: Linear Induction Motors are not self-braking, so that is why Wicked Twister has supplementary magnetic brakes and Incredicoaster / California Screamin also has brakes after the first launch and along the second launch. Linear Synchronous Motors seem to be inherently self-braking, so Red Force (for example) does not require a supplemental braking system as the launch motors act like brakes when not powered.
Edit: Spelling
In 2021 I rode on Steel Force and I sat in a row and I could hear the anti rollback, I love the lift hill sound, especially the ones made by Arrow Dynamics.
Another awesome video! One neat thing you probably already knew, but didn't have time in the video to explain, is that on a lot of the B+M coasters (certainly the 3 at Canada's Wonderland), the ARB rack on the lift itself actually isn't fixed permanently in place. It can slide parallel to the direction of travel of the train, and is broken up into many small segments. Each segment has a rubber bumper at the end of it, which takes up the shock load that would otherwise be seen when the backward-rolling train suddenly engages it. Even at a slow speed this would result in an infinitely high force which could potentially break one of the ratchet pawls, or at least make a massive bang and make for a very uncomfortable stop - so those bumpers take up and cushion that shock load.
Odd because I always loved the rollercoaster clicking sound and now I have more reason to love that sound.
I can't get enough of how you say roller coaster. God Bless Canada and its unique collection of modified vowels sounds.
Can you do “Why my dad is gone” Next
5:30 "Many parks prefer to minimize the noise as much though"
RMC coasters: "We don't do that here"
I work at flamingo land as a mechanical and electrical engineer, my main ride is SIK "intamin inversion 10 rev B" we use the gas piston assisted ARB pawl. However this system is slightly different to accommodate the 38kph catch cart lift speed. Connected to the ARB pawl is 2 discs with 28 opposed neodymium magnets, these rotate on wheel that is situated next to the rack, when the train is moving eddie currents are generated to lift the pawl to prevent a very rapid and destructive "clacking" this lift energy is directly proportional to the train speed so if a fail condition is met, the pawl instantly drops into the rack.
I perfect hearing it it makes me feel better knowing that nothing bad can happen kinda like when you lock the doors in the car you hear it lock so it seems safer
These videos are oddly satisfying because they help me feel safe about rollercoasters.
You should've had played the sound of Steel Vengeance's lift at the start, but from your house, cause I'm sure we could still here it. God that thing is loud.
Nice RCT reference in the beginning!!! I smiled when I saw that!
For real! I loved it so much!
Your home park must be Canada's Wonderland lol. It's my home park too😁
"...or you have played too much rollercoaster tycoon"
You... have... *NO* ... idea
THE RCT INTRO!
Why in the world would you want to minimize that sound? It’s a signature feature of coasters
What about RMC? They are basically as loud as the sound barrier.
A video like this should definitely have included the first instance which was Otis and his first elevator demonstration
Although I know there are safety regulations involved (I didn't know the actual names/numbers until watching this video), I honestly don't trust rollercoaster that don't produce that iconic click. It's just a clear, intuitive confirmation that the ARB is working. I always knew the sound's source and underlying purpose just by looking closely at the lift, but I was glad you went into more detail and covered alternative methods of achieving the same goal.
...But it still doesn't make me trust non-clicking coasters.
Oh my god! Most, if not all of the actual footage of roller coasters is from Canada's Wonderland! I haven't ever actually seen someone use footage from there! Good on you man!
You made me feel even safer on a roller coaster now thanks
Space mountain at Disneyland CA uses a similar ARBS to the Vekoma SLC, except the cams are mounted to the track and the fins are on the trains. The fins are also used on the brake runs limiting the weight of the trains.
The use of Canada's Wonderland videos is really fun for me as I try and name which coaster is which.
Wind Turbine the vortex is dope
I'm so glad that everything is from Canada's Wonderland, my home park.
that sound effect at the beginning brings back nostalgia of roller coaster tycoon i love it
How ironic that Gatekeeper is in this video. The chain snapped last week with the train at the top of the lift hill but the anti rollback device worked perfectly keeping the train safely in place while the riders were evacuated. Everyone was safe.
CoasterBot has a video that he shows the Smiler when he brings up block safety systems and how block sections work
Ofc the smiler did it's job and stopped the train on the lift hill for it to be evacced, but.. you know..
*"Why do roller coasters click"*
Puts skyrush in the thumbnail, which doesn't click
Watched an earlier video of yours that had issues but you took feedback in the comments seriously and this one was fantastic! Thumbs up!
The loch Ness monster at Busch gardens has two lift hills, because it is needed to finish the ride because of the shape of the park
I love how loud RMC lift hills are. I don't know why anyone would want a quiet ride to the top. To me it's part of the experience
bluered1322 it’s because the designer of those rides, Alan Schilke, worked in arrow before they went bankrupt and always loved that classic sound arrow coasters have. He’s trying to recreate it.
I love roller coasters and the clicking, clacking, clanking sound.
I am always impressed by how much force one of these pawls have to withstand
I'm not a big rollercoaster fan, but the ambient clanking just makes an amusement park complete.
Great video as always :)
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That drop at the end of the vid gave me the falling feeling a little bit. lol
I love how the thumbnail is of a coaster that doesn’t click.
I’m absolutely terrified of roller coasters, however learning more about them helps ease my mind a bit. Don’t think I’d ever be able to go on something like the Yukon Striker at Canada’s wonderland, but I’ve been able to go on smaller rides. I just don’t like the restraints in most roller coasters, when it’s only a bar over my lap there’s always so much space between my lap and the bar so I slide around so much and grip on for dear life cause I feel like I’m falling out! And the bar will be pushed all the way back but it won’t be touching me at all. Plus there was a incident with my brother where his bar didn’t lock, on the sky screamer, thankfully he was young and ‘chickened out’ at the last second,ripped the bar off and ran off. They had to shut down the ride to figure out what happened and no one went on it for the rest of the day.
If your main problem is loose restraints, you should have no issue with Yukon. Those restraints actually get lambasted for being too restrictive. B&M hypers like Behemoth and Leviathan will be difficult to overcome though
Love how in the thumbnail is a roller coaster that DOESNT click clack
(It has a cable)
I think the clicking sound adds to the suspense just like the T- minus how long it's going to take you to stand in line for Space Mountain adds to the suspense.
Love how the roller coaster in the thumbnail has a lift system that doesn’t require anti-rollbacks so it doesn’t make the click clack sound.
A holding brake on the lift motor is a rarity on a chain drive, I've only come across older Vekomas using them. The only other manufacturer I have seen use brakes on the drive are Intamin for their cable lift systems, they have a magnetic clutch brake on the arse end of the motor, a hydraulic disc brake on the gearbox input shaft and an enormous disc brake on the winch drum itself.
Did you also know that the anti rollbacks are spaced in a way that only allows one ARB to be engaged at a time, this is to reduce the distance a train will roll back to the absolute minimum.
something about learning about roller coaster failsafes makes roller coasters alot more comforting
Love the fact you use canada's wonderland for soo many of your shots.
The click clack is such an important part of the experience!!! I love it!
These are the types of videos people need to watch when they argue there needs to be less regulation on businesses. These safety devices are exactly why we need regulations.
Title: why rollercoasters click
Thumbnail: picture of a rollercoaster *THAT DOESNT CLICK*
3:22 is the first ever ride I've been on and it was terrifying I went on it last summer. I have the biggest fear of rides
A boomerang is quite an awful start to be honest. Those concussive blasts must've put you in a veComa
I love the clicking/clanking sound they make so I'm not thrilled that manufacturers try to dampen it.
What an awesome thumbnail of Skyrush
My favorite anti-rollback is Disneyland’s Splash Mountain and Pirates of the Caribbean because it’s on the side and it’s super loud. Just brings back good memories. 😀
Ahh so thats why Millennium was so dang loud. I got stopped near the top of the lift, and when it started up again it it sounded just like GeForce there
Some RC2 Nostalgia hitting hard. I always assumed it was some sort of rachet preventing the train from rolling back.
I’d say the only ride where the clicking sound is in fact the chain lift is the racer at kings island
Yeah honestly, the clicking is such a beautiful sound. I absoluetly love it and I can't stop to feel safer with it