UK engineering firm Taziker has developed a unique methodology for replacing worn track on The Big One roller-coaster in Blackpool. Point-cloud data and BIM technology combine to ensure the roller-coaster opens on time each year with a smooth ride for visitors.
Roller-coaster tracks take a beating during the amusement park season.
The trains are heavy when packed with people, bringing multiple tons of force to bear down on the track. This force is greatest at points where the track dips and turns. Here the steel is constantly tensing and flexing, over time leading to small surface cracks that can cause a bumpier ride.
