Strange Blue Streak question

I have a very strange question. Does anyone know how long the first lift/drop on Blue Streak is, from the start of the chain to the end of the drop. This is weird, I know. I am trying to build a scale model of the first hill, and I can't seem to figure it out. I haven't seen any pictures that include the whole hill, even to get an approximate value. I need the length ground wise, not track wise. Thanks, even if no one has an idea, and sorry for wasting your time.

While it doesn't include the entire lift hill, this should give you a good idea.

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That does help. I just thought of something else. I know the drop angle is 45 degrees, but what is the angle of the lift. Isn't 25-30 about standard?

Blue Streak is 78 feet high with a 72 foot drop at a 45 degree angle. The lift, I believe, is at a 20 degree angle. Also remember that the lift actually begins 2-3 feet below grade.

Idora Wildcat
*** This post was edited by Idora Wildcat 12/27/2002 7:37:17 PM ***

That helps! Thanks.

As ATL of Blue Streak this past season, i can tell you the the first part of Idora's message was right, BS hill is 78 feet high...but the drop is not 72 feet, it is 76 feet at a 45 degree angle

I just wanted to clear that up
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