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I have been on Orion 16 times. I'd guess I'll be at about 25 by the end of next year as I'll be gone from Ohio for the summer. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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Accident/Derailment on Manhattan Express
tuxedoman52 replied to gforce1994's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
Or, the back wheel assembly had failed somewhere throughout the ride layout and eventually jammed up on the lift hill. The operator watching the train on the cameras could've seen the catwalk bend and E-stopped the ride, or a maintenance person watching from the lift could've radioed in to the operator to stop the lift. Just another theory. -
Accident/Derailment on Manhattan Express
tuxedoman52 replied to gforce1994's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
Yep, definitely not much structural issues to be noted here besides the catwalk. Can't believe this coaster is 23 years old on its third set of trains. Also, @gforce1994, where did you hear the train rolled back? I'm not denying it all I heard was one car partially derailed on the lift hill. -
Could KI be getting a Floorless next?
tuxedoman52 replied to SonofBaconator's topic in Coming Attractions
What a statement! Glad we already know what we're getting in the future. So, magic 8 ball, when is this Dive Coaster arriving? -
Could KI be getting a Floorless next?
tuxedoman52 replied to SonofBaconator's topic in Coming Attractions
A dual-station with 3 trains wouldn't be awful with capacity. Does anyone know how the newer B&M flyers are on reliability? I know the Superman clones leave something to be desired. -
Could KI be getting a Floorless next?
tuxedoman52 replied to SonofBaconator's topic in Coming Attractions
When I visited Six Flags Over Georgia last Friday, Superman went down three separate times during my visit, including while I was on the ride in the station. I train must've misaligned when it arrived in the station, because the locking pins that keep the train in the flying position while in motion wouldn't engage. It's not very comfortable being in the flying position for 10 minutes waiting for maintenance to arrive. -
Is Kings Island the new #1 ahead of Cedar Point?
tuxedoman52 replied to RayFields's topic in Kings Island
It's very difficult to have the ideal "enthusiast's day" at Cedar Point due to the large crowds they attract. As far as decent rides that are almost guaranteed to have a short line, you only get to deal with Rougarou, Gemini, and sometimes Magnum/Wicked Twister. Fast Lane is almost a must for every CP visit, but will still have you wait upwards of 30 minutes for Maverick and Steel Vengeance, especially the latter. Kings Island occasionally draws massive crowds that make every ride a long wait, but much less often. Up until this year (of course due to capacity restrictions), you were able to ab -
https://KICentral.com/forums/index.php?/topic/37340-the-racer-2020-off-season-track-work/ Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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Premier Spaghetti Bowls take the cake for me.
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Official Iron Gwazi POV
tuxedoman52 replied to ThrillKingsFitzy's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
RMC has really smoothed out their transitions. IG's elements seem more drawn out and smooth compared to some of its counterparts with quick jolts in one direction or the other. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk -
A Bittersweet 2020 Season at Kings Island
tuxedoman52 replied to IndyGuy4KI's topic in Kings Island Central Newsroom
Orion crew was incredible every single day. Capacity was awesome all things considered. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk -
When was AE closed? I rode it last Sunday night and didn't notice a difference. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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Yep, agreed. Vortex was painted throughout the beginning of the 2002 season. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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For anyone interested, that channel also posted the upscaled POV of The Beast. Notice the skid brakes. Pinch brakes were added in the next off season, while magnetic trims came about during August of 2002. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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The heavyweight class Premier trains didn't help over time, either. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk