Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - KGO - 20120719:09:26:00
Hour, 3,600 feet of track. 63-second ride. so how do they do it? >> this computer drives the 1,500 horsepower motor, speeds it up or slows it down because we want to keep a constant velocity. >> reporter: what's truly amazing, the only power comes from this 1,500 horsepower motoring cable. >> this cable pulls that 16-ton train from 0 to 26 feet per second. and you are launched. once it's released, it's all gravity. >> reporter: a marvel of modern engineering that will make your stomach climb into your throat. but miraculously have you begging for more. >> oh, my word. mama. you like roller coa...
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