A lost Manchester rollercoaster was the first of its kind but was scrapped after just one year. Based in the old Granada Studios Tour theme park in Castlefield, the rollercoaster finally opened to a huge fanfare in 1997 after months of delays. Known as Skytrak, the thrill ride was the first 'flying' rollercoaster in the world.
A flying rollercoaster simulates the sensations of flight by harnessing riders in a lying, face down position during the ride. The rollercoaster cars are suspended from the track, as riders are secured in place with their backs parallel to the track.
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