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A Music Express is an Amusement Park and carnival ride designed by Moser Rides of Germany. Several near-identical ride designs are also produced by other companies; '''Musik Express''' by American companies Bertazzon and Majestic Rides, '''Himalaya''' by American company Wisdom Rides and French company Reverchon, and '''Silver Streak''' by Wisdom Rides. This ride is a modern adaption of the famous Harry Traver Caterpillar rides. DESIGN AND OPERATION The ride features twenty 3-passenger cars connected in a circle. These cars rotate on a track with alternating sloped and flat sections. Rotation is possible in both a backwards and forwards direction, as the ride is manually operated. The ride is powered by 4 DC motors, and can reach a maximum speed of 12 rotations per minute. The riders in each car are restrained by a single solid lap bar that is locked across the body of the car; making the ride unsuitable for young children or people of short stature. The bar must be manually locked or unlocked, and only locks in one position. Lights and music are also controlled by the operator, which (as the name suggests) contribute heavily to the ride experience. Most parks and carnivals require all riders to be at least 42 inches or even taller, depending on circumstances and ride design. Most Music Expresses are built with a backdrop dividing the rear third of the ride from the front two-thirds. This backdrop, normally covered in artwork and lights, and providing a mild Headchopper -like effect as the riders enter and exit the rear section. As this blocks lines of sight, additional staff are required to safely supervise this ride in operation. At at least Dorney Park 's Musik Express, written above are the words "Mit Musik Alles Gesse Besser", which, loosely translated, is German for "With music, all go better." VARIATIONS ; ''Bertazzon'' Musik Express: No major variations from Moser Rides version. ; ''Majestic Rides'' Musik Express: 14 cars, hydraulic locking system, increased top RPM. 1 ; ''Wisdom Rides'' Himalaya: 22 cars. 2 ; ''Reverchon'' Himalaya: Larger, slower. ; ''Wisdom Rides'' Silver Streak: 16 cars, smaller height difference, multiple lapbar positions. 3 APPEARANCES :''The letter following the operating park or show indicates the manufacturer and model of the ride: (Mo) = Moser Rides, (B) = Bertazzon 4, (Ma) = Majestic Rides, (W) = Wisdom Himalaya, (R) = Reverchon, (ST) = Sartori (SS) = Wisdom Silver Streak.''
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