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Roller Coaster: Galaxy Express 999
Amusement Park: Aqua Stadium (Takanawa, Minato Tokyo 108-8611)
Classification: Roller Coaster
Type: Steel - Sit Down
Status: Operating since 2005
Builder: Intamin AG
Categories: Enclosed, Indoor
Lift / Launch System: Tire Propelled Launch
 
Inversions: 1 
Speed: 34.2 mph 
Elements: Loop
 
 
Trains: 2 trains with 15 cars per train. Riders are arranged 2 across in a single row for a total of 30 riders per train.
 
History: The tires powering the train through the launch are driven by hydraulic motors. While hydraulics are involved, this system is very different from the hydraulic system used on Intamin's Accelerator Coasters (AKA Rocket Coasters).
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