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    Decoding Episode II: Rivertown 2017 and the Falling Trees

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    Does anyone know who makes track for Intamin then? Just a curious question not to get far off topic. 

     

    Edit - I know everyone hates Intamin...just wondering where their track might be made.

    Last I heard, it was still manufactured in Europe.

     

    Wow, They ship all steel track over that's crazy!! Maybe saving money? I would think that would cost more?

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    Decoding Episode II: Rivertown 2017 and the Falling Trees

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    How will anything ever be a secret if just any joeschmo can walk in and get the plans haha. Oh well

     

     

    EDIT - It looks kinda small by the blue print imo.

    Well the layout is not in detail, only the "area of work". I do not see why there cannot be revisions of the original plans submitted for approval.

     

    Yeah, I guess they could make changes but then Ki would need to take those to the city again?

     

     

    Side note.....way off topic and I am sorry but I am reading the Carowinds forums. They are all thinking Vortex will go floorless and also getting 5 classic flat rides. I called a number today that  Carowinds posted that is supposed to give hints and something that is dealing with a  mayor. No idea. Sounded lame. I can't see  them getting anything major after Fury. They had a big argument over the cost to repave their parking lot haha just FYI no need for discussion unless you want to reply lol I don't wanna make anyone mad that I went off topic but thought it was funny.

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    Decoding Episode II: Rivertown 2017 and the Falling Trees

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    Does everyone agree this is going to be a wooden coaster? Are we for sure those "leaked" plans were 100% really submitted to the city?

    I personally went to the city and took a look at them. Even posted my own pictures in this thread.

     

    This is something they will just bust out and show you? I find that kinda hard to believe to be honest. No offense!!!

     

    Any plans filed with the city are public record, meaning that the general public has the legal right to access and view them. Several people from here have been to city hall to obtain copies of the plans.

     

    That's just crazy to me. How is there any possible way there is no information about the Manuf. or any thing. Its just an outline or the coaster and that is it? Man, to be honest I hope this coaster looks better then what that is showing. ugh o well

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    Decoding Episode II: Rivertown 2017 and the Falling Trees

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    Does everyone agree this is going to be a wooden coaster? Are we for sure those "leaked" plans were 100% really submitted to the city?

    I personally went to the city and took a look at them. Even posted my own pictures in this thread.

     

    This is something they will just bust out and show you? I find that kinda hard to believe to be honest. No offense!!!

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    Decoding Episode II: Rivertown 2017 and the Falling Trees

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    I figured someone would have posted this by now.

    Greg Scheid's twitter

    https://twitter.com/kigmgreg/status/757410871035301888

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    Hello everyone! I've been following this discussion for a while now and felt that I should join.

    First off, I don't know who will build this coaster, rmc and gci both seem plausible to me. I really don't care as long as it's exciting.

    With this picture though, I think Greg Scheid is clearly making a reference to the field of dreams teaser that Kings Island posted. With one of the quotes being, "if we build it, they will come." Thoughts?

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     You mean field of dreams as far as the massive Cowboy stadium? That this could be a huge coaster after all? On second thought, kids dreaming on a football field.  (field of dreams)  haha    Field of dreams does not sound like a transition coaster. Welcome to the forum.

     

    Are we seeing bears on those beds....Someone said Kodiak. I like that name. Also we certain this won't be a cowboy coaster? Not even from Intamin. Maybe something like Pony Express at knott's by Zamperla?

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    Decoding Episode II: Rivertown 2017 and the Falling Trees

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    Does anyone think they may use the crypt building for this? Maybe?? I know they are keeping wood over there. More then likely just trying to keep it behind the fence. Maybe the queue will go through it and the coaster will run through it. That would be cool to see a wooden coaster go into a building and come out. Just a thought.....doubtful but just thinking.

     

     

    Well, only if you assume that the plans that the park submitted to the city are fake. 

     

    Yeah....true. Thursday can not get here soon enough. I hope they keep the webcam on the construction all winter long. Watching Valravn being built was awesome!

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    Decoding Episode II: Rivertown 2017 and the Falling Trees

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    Does anyone think they may use the crypt building for this? Maybe?? I know they are keeping wood over there. More then likely just trying to keep it behind the fence. Maybe the queue will go through it and the coaster will run through it. That would be cool to see a wooden coaster go into a building and come out. Just a thought.....doubtful but just thinking.

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    Decoding Episode II: Rivertown 2017 and the Falling Trees

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    So I was looking at the drawings again. If we go by the key view, (which my be fake) the lift hill after the bend is 345ft in length from start to top of the left hill. If you use the lift angle of most older coasters of around 26.5 deg, you get a height of 172, but here is the kicker. If you go with the angle which a lot of new coasters have been using of 30 deg, then you get a 199ft height. That is using the scale of the area of work section that measures 60ft in length. So quite interesting. Terp did say we would be surprised. Do you really think they would push the 200ft woodie height again? I can't imagine they would. I just can't wait until Thursday.

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     Thanks for the detective work. A tall lift hill is one of my main "wants". I can only hope. Also, does Terp have access to inside info that none of us have?  Just asking as I am new to this board. Forgive my ignorance...

     

    Tall hill is my main want as well! That would be awesome!

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    Decoding Episode II: Rivertown 2017 and the Falling Trees

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     I for one hope that silver2005 doesn't drop out of this conversation. He is a very knowledgeable poster. I only called him out because I thought he was a bit overbearing. Maybe a lot of us were. We're all here for the same thing......because we are excited for the new project. Carry on :)

    Cooler heads have prevailed! I am excited to talk about this project!

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    Decoding Episode II: Rivertown 2017 and the Falling Trees

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    ^^  Seems to be both.

    Agreed.  Not sure if I the pictures in this thread or others, but the vines are already growing up the sides nicely.

     

    Perhaps it is for protection of a future attraction too?  I'm just happy it is returning, along with several other nostalgic elements in the park.

     

    What all else is returning ?? I love the old Kings Island! Flying Dutchmen? Phantom is making a return? I wish!

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    Decoding Episode II: Rivertown 2017 and the Falling Trees

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    First, I'd like to encourage everyone to read the TOS that Dane (the site admin) set forth, which includes the following:  

    "Respect - This is totally obvious so I'm not going into detail, but I will tell you this: if you get angry or frustrated, put out the flame thrower because a post that's disrespectful to another user, group, or individual is going to constitute a warning."

     

     

    smh.......who cares what we talk about in here? We are talking about KI in general. We are talking about KI Coasters and sharing ideas and pictures. Don't come in here and suggest  or tell us what we can or cannot talk about. Who are you to say so anyway.......gtho

     

    Let's see...I'm not Terp, that's for sure.   -_-  But I've been here for 8 years.  You've only been here for 2 months.  I may not be anybody, nor do I have several thousand posts (usually because I don't know what to say, and my opinions tend to be passionate, so I try to keep my mouth shut, although I sometimes have trouble biting my tongue) - BUT, I wasn't trying to tell you what you could or could not talk about.  I wasn't trying to offend you or anyone.  I was just making a friendly suggestion to keep it on topic.  It's an unspoken courtesy thing in message forums, and I think others share that opinion.  Sometimes we have time limitations and can't weed through all the posts which have nothing to do with the subject of the thread.  There are other threads in the forum where some of these posts can be made.  That's all I meant.  No harm, no foul. ;)

     

     

     

     We are reading your posts. The posts are not coming so quickly that nobody can keep up. IMO pictures of coasters going over water apply to this thread.  I do appreciate your pictures big time. Thanks!

    To add to that....We have been talking about this new coaster all day. Sure at times we get a little sidetracked but who is it hurting. There really isn't a lot of information to "decode". I just don't see the need to come in here and tell us to not talk about anything else but this project. After you have not posted at all today. I am not talking about MagLiz. You have posted great pictures and keep them coming for us who can't make it to Ki that often!

     

     

    I DID post earlier in the day...about 4 hours prior.  (Maybe you overlooked that post.)  But I don't spend every waking hour checking for updates.  If contributing a post every day is what keeps a member in good standing, then you might want to have a talk with Terp.

    :)  :) :)  :)  :)  :)  :)  :)  :)  .... I promise to play nice!

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    Decoding Episode II: Rivertown 2017 and the Falling Trees

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    smh.......who cares what we talk about in here? We are talking about KI in general. We are talking about KI Coasters and sharing ideas and pictures. Don't come in here and suggest or tell us what we can or cannot talk about. Who are you to say so anyway.......gtho

    Excuse me, not to be very rude. But this is a decoding topic about KIproject2017. If you want to talk about KI in general please happily go to my KI 2016 Discussion Thread, thanks.

     

    :) And we were. Thanks.

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