Planet Coaster College - Arrow Looping Coaster Tutorial

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Published 2016-12-06
The Arrow looping coaster is a famous classic - it's the first steel coaster type to feature inversions - and variations of the model can be found throughout the world. In this video I'll show you how to build a typical loop/corkscrew combination Arrow coaster layout, share some pointers to keep in mind while building them, and give some tips on how to make custom track elements for them.

Watch the documentary on Arrow if you're interested in learning more about the company, its history, and its coasters:
   • The Legacy of Arrow Development [FULL...  

The documentary also explains a lot about Arrow's relationship with Vekoma, but generally, Vekoma loopers more or less look the same as Arrow loopers, so it's not a distinction I'd worry about much in the game. For instance, their crossties are slightly differently placed and many Vekomas now run Vekoma trains, but there's nothing you can do about this in the game anyway.

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About Planet Coaster College: PCC is a series of video guides in which I cover many aspects of making realistic and creative parks in Planet Coaster. One of my goals with the series is to make a video explaining each of the coaster types avaliable and show you how to build them, but there will also be some videos about elements of theme parks and the game in general, such as buildings and scenery. Overall, the series is directed toward already seasoned players of the games, though I do sprinkle tips that may be useful for beginners too.

All Comments (21)
  • This design is cool. I can almost feel the awkward jostling of my body from side to side as the POV reaches the point where the coaster turns into the corkscrew.
  • @Birchy
    Really excited for when you do Inverted coasters. Nemesis & Montu are probably two of my favourite rides out there and I can't wait to see what you do in the game with 'em :)
  • @HahnValentin
    I would love to see a B&M Floorless Tutorial. It was my favourite RCT Coaster but i dont know what to do with them in Planet Coaster.
  • @CeeJaylx
    Great video as always, and kudos for the "Drachen Fire" reference.
  • @isogash
    Dude, your videos are the best. I'm in love with Rollercoasters just as much as you are, and I love history and facts. Never wanted to comment on a video this badly before.
  • @WIMP
    Once again, great tutorial! Thank you! I love that you actually have knowledge on the history and real-life applications and include this in your videos. Keep the series going, please! =)
  • @Darothane2024
    holy crap! when you snapped to the shot with all the trees around it, I actually thought it was a real coaster to begin with!
  • Another great tutorial. We only have 1 roller coaster in my country and its one of these types. Single loop with a double cork screw and it has basically the exact same lay out as what Silvarret built in this video (Small drop at top of lift hill before drop, the weird banking rough banking before turns, the loop into a turn and then the cork screw)
  • @fixer10091994
    Wow, the coaster with the scenery around it looks amazing, you truly are the god of planet coaster
  • I dont even have the game, but im still watching this becuse i love your videos <3
  • This looks just like the python in the Efteling. I live in the Netherlands so I know the looks. Just the other way around and the first 2 sections look the same
  • @6STRINGAHOLIC
    The 'Big One' in my home town of Blackpool, England was built by Arrow in 94. At the time it was the tallest and steepest coaster in the world. The first drop was brutal but great. It only ran for one or two seasons before they had to redesign that first drop. It made it smoother but also took some of the thrill out of it. Some time later, the giant turnaround was also replaced in a bid to make it smoother. It's had a few tweaks and refurbs over the years, getting smoother and slightly less thrilling as time goes on. It's currently having 45 meters of it's track replaced and parts of the old track are for sale to the public.
  • @flokee13
    Silvarret, Thanks for all the tips. They are more than helpful. And THANKS SO MUCH for the link to that documentary. I'm really enjoying that. :) I never knew the history of the company who created all these coasters, let alone one of my favorites of my home park; King's Island's Vortex. I always heard stories about The Bat, but I never realized it was created by the same Co. and the first failed inverted coaster in history. :P Thanks a bunch!
  • @futhamucka
    Hey Silv. I am really enjoying these videos, they are super educating and show you've really done your homework. Definitely got me off reading about coaster maufacturers.
  • @marshallladd
    PCC is my new favorite series. Thanks for doing these.
  • @mugmoment
    Loving the audio!! Not echoing at all! 👌🏻
  • @coasterbot
    Awesome video, as per usual. I look forward to seeing more Planet Coaster College in the future. :)