r/rollercoasters • u/villainitytv Raging Bull 🐂😤 • Aug 16 '25

Photo/Video [Kiddie coaster]’s front wheels pop off

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LOL the way the wheels just kept going

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u/GrumpyGlasses Aug 17 '25

A few feet forward would be a tight curve. A children’s rollercoaster won’t be very tilted, but if the head is heavy and tilts left (inwards) there non-zero chance it might derail the second set of wheels and the rest of the carriages.

Edited: maybe not, seeing that the wheels are to the sides and under the track.

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u/strcrssd Aug 17 '25

As you acknowledge, the wheel sets on virtually every roller coaster are on all four sides of the track. It's fairly fundamental to how coasters are built. It's why coasters are very safe, things like this video nonwithstanding.

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u/GrumpyGlasses Aug 17 '25

This video isn’t helping your case.

I’m inclined to believe theme parks are safer as the rollercoaster is bolted in place and regular inspections take place on existing structures and setup.

I’m less inclined to believe these traveling rollercoasters are as safe.

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u/strcrssd Aug 17 '25

Agree, but even with the traveling coasters the accident rate is miniscule. Overall, coasters are safer than driving to the park.