tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post8094543301558486266..comments2024-03-28T08:01:16.665-07:00Comments on GORILLAS DON'T BLOG: Matterhorn Bobsleds, August 1961Major Pepperidgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-43954067072245266532007-10-08T10:39:00.000-07:002007-10-08T10:39:00.000-07:00coxpilot, the sleds use to bump into each other? T...coxpilot, the sleds use to bump into each other? The braking system now prevents that and, afaik, the sleds don't touch in the loading/unloading area.William Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07910596200720040038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-75414825310839329012007-10-08T09:28:00.000-07:002007-10-08T09:28:00.000-07:00That worn back end of the sled is rubber, with spr...That worn back end of the sled is rubber, with springs inside, designed to cushion the bumps. I remember seeing them being changed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-72491820918719465572007-10-08T04:53:00.000-07:002007-10-08T04:53:00.000-07:00Very nice early images. I think the wear to the b...Very nice early images. I think the wear to the back was due to the station stops (prior to loading) and the water. The Bobsled in both pictures is the same. I love the hats the employees are wearing. I am on the hunt for an example.Matterhorn1959https://www.blogger.com/profile/07140583153080149244noreply@blogger.com