To the Mountain Coaster

Q: How to get through the Mountain Coaster in Silent Hill 3?

Progress through the Mountain Coaster area in Silent Hill 3 by running past enemies and following the tracks until a cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically) triggers.

Q: Where is the control room in Silent Hill 3?

Progress through the Mountain Coaster area in Silent Hill 3 by running past enemies and following the tracks until a cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically) triggers.

Q: How to avoid the Pendulum creature Silent Hill 3?

Progress through the Mountain Coaster area in Silent Hill 3 by running past enemies and following the tracks until a cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically) triggers.

Q: What happens after the Mountain Coaster in Silent Hill 3?

Progress through the Mountain Coaster area in Silent Hill 3 by running past enemies and following the tracks until a cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically) triggers.

Q: Silent Hill 3 Happy Burger dream?

Progress through the Mountain Coaster area in Silent Hill 3 by running past enemies and following the tracks until a cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically) triggers.

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Silent Hill 3

Navigate the Mountain Coaster in Silent Hill 3, avoiding Closers and Pendulum creatures. Learn how to proceed after the cutscene.

By teroqim·Originally published: October 2003·Updated Feb 2025·10 min read·Multi-source verified

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Walkthrough

1
Run past the two Closers (enemies) and proceed through the gate.
2
Turn left, passing the ticket booth and going under the "Mountain Coaster" sign.
3
Climb the stairs to the top, avoiding or killing the Pendulum creature (an enemy) on your way.
4
The control room door at the top is locked, so pass through the gate directly onto the tracks.
5
Follow the track until a cutscene (an in-game cinematic) plays.

Tips

The Pendulum creature can be annoying; decide whether to fight it or evade it.

Aftermath:

Following the cutscene, Heather awakens in Happy Burger. She calls home and then goes to the ladies' room to avoid a detective named Douglas who wishes to speak with her.

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