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Talking numbers:
Max height top hat: 30M (Above station building floor) Max height half pipe: 38M (Above station building floor) Height of drops: 28M
Federation Plaza also has a brand new shop selling fan
articles. “Guests access the Academy from the plaza through the doors of a 1000 square metre hall with different theme rooms where they enter the all-generation Star Trek universe to become Starfleet cadets,” says Thorsten Backhaus, General Manager of Movie Park. Mack Rides faced several challenges when constructing
Star Trek™: Operation Enterprise including working around the limited space for the project. Existing buildings had to be taken into consideration, as well as keeping the appropriate clearance envelope around other attractions. This meant that a normal launch coaster wouldn’t fit perfectly, resulting in this triple launch coaster with a twisted spine. The track levels are layered over one and other with some
affixed only to one support in order to keep the required space and material needs for this steel construction, which weighs just over 500 tons. For the first time Mack Rides used a horizontal track switch that is integrated into the launch section of the ride. This means that the moving track had to be secured precisely and securely to withstand the high velocity and weight of the train passing by. The CEO of Mack rides Christian von Elverfeldt is
extremely happy with how this project has turned out. “With this project we are very happy to have another installation of a launch coaster in Germany. As our rate of export is about 95% it’s great to deliver such a fun ride in such close proximity. The relationship we had with the team at Movie Park Germany was great, especially Thorsten Backhaus who was a great project partner to work with.” Another challenge faced was ensuring that the layout
itself was thrilling, but still making sure that this was a family attraction that everyone can enjoy. The opening of this attraction is a culmination of two years of planning.
“It all began with visitor surveys and market and target group analysis. We wanted a thrill attraction not only for teenagers and young adults, we also wanted it to appeal to families. This led us to start looking for licenses with multi- generation appeal,” explained Thorsten Backhaus. A long-term collaboration with the licensing partner was
another aim, and all these requirements eventually led to Star Trek™. “It’s not enough today to have a unique coaster, you also need the perfect storyline. We have to make our guests feel part of something from the moment they enter the attraction to the moment they leave. Movie and TV series licenses are what our park is all about and Star Trek™ has been inspiring generations of people for more than 50 years.”
Prior to the coaster opening Movie Park Germany
General Manager Thorsten Backhaus and project team member Manuel Prossotowicz presented the track layout of Star Trek™: Operation Enterprise in a 16-minute video filmed at the construction site. Speaking before the opening of the ride Thorsten Backhaus said: “We can hardly wait for it to open so that we can give our guests this unique galactic experience.”
www.mack-rides.com Essential facts:
Total track length of ride: 570M Total ride cycle time: 144S (Including 48S load/unload) Number of vehicles: 2 Trains (20 passengers per train) Height restrictions: 1,30M
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