OZ Express – OZ Trails Bike Park, AR

This is only the second lift in Arkansas, constructed long after a short-lived double chair at a ski area in the 1970s.
The Leitner-Poma detachable services a year-round bike park and is also available for scenic rides.
The first few towers above the base plaza.
The bike park and lift were funded by Runway Group, a Walton family project.
Leitner-Poma chairs alternate with Deasonbuilt bike carriers.
Inside the lower/return terminal.
Control cabinet inside the bottom terminal.
Crossarm of tower 1.
Turnaround at the return.
Outdoor control pedestal.
View riding out of the base.
Lower station overview.
Tower 3.
Combination assemblies on tower 5.
Tower 6.
The lift line rises only a few hundred vertical feet but is decently long.
Four bike tray.
Nearing the summit.
Breakover towers 10 and 11.
View back down the line.
Arriving at the summit.
View from the top.
Side view of a bike carrier.
LPA drive station.
Upper station overview.
Side view of the top.
Lift overview.
Standy engine in the top terminal.
ABB electric motor.
Second, smaller diesel for evacuation only.
Standard gearbox.
PTO belts on the deceleration side of the top station.
Chair and LPA grip.
Desk controls.
Side view of the lower station and tower 1.
Leitner-Poma plaque.

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