Looking to purchase one coaster train

This is for a kids bedroom project - if anyone has any leads on any let me know.

Thanks!

Ray

Do you know how much those things cost xD

Sometimes E-Bay has some things listed, I have seen stuff like "Turnpike Cars" etc for sale (not in the best of shape, starting bid $800..).

There is a double loop car from geauga lake that comes up at times on craigslist and ebay. I think he wanted $1500

A coaster train? In a bedroom? That's one big damn bedroom.

Perhaps you meant car, even so, are you aware how big and heavy those things are?

I can't imagine how heavy that would be either. Have you thought of just having something built to look like one?

Yeah, metal-painted 2x4's and plywood might be a good shot. You could even get huge dowels for track if you're making something like a bed.

Btw, if you are, that is awesome.

Yes car not train - sorry. I would probably be cutting in half as well.

Trying to create something like this

http://www.houzz.com/photos/5170769/Roller-Coaster-Crazy-eclectic--dallas

^That looks awesome! Love it!

You can try and sneak the Wildcat car out of the marketing building, but it probably wouldn't turn out too well for you.

^^^You must have a really big house to go full scale... ;)

Cool concept though.

Not going full scale! LOL

Millennium's green train is free if you can get it.

Crazy idea, but why not try and build seething yourself?

gatekeeper's suggestion has merit - would suggest getting a surplus coin op ride vehicle and using the fiberglass body shell for the outside (paint it up to match your kid's favorite ride). You can fab up mock bogies using skateboard/scooter wheels and plywood (or if you have access, someone at a machine shop can mill done something for you). You will want to keep things light for safety reasons, so think hollowed out / mock components.

However you attack this, be sure to share lessons and picks!

(ps - I work with a company that makes ride components - so if you get stuck with mocking something up drop me a pm and maybe I can point you in the right direction).

I would also cast my vote for doing it yourself. The weight of even half a coaster car is far more than you'll realize and would require significant wall re-enforcements to secure safely and properly.

I may have found a PointBuzzer to help me! :)-