Figure 8
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Scenic Railway Sampler
With more than 100 installations around the world, the Figure 8 was one of the most popular types of coasters ever built. Their heyday was generally between 1900 and 1910 before larger custom side friction coasters and racers became more popular. Most Figure 8 drops had a shallow grade and were not more than 20 feet high even if the lift hill was around 50 feet tall. Layouts were usually a simple oval and operated with single cars. Their history parallels the Scenic Railway era.
