Sergeant Pepper Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I have a question, where does KI keep the trains of the rides during the offseason? I thought they kept them in the Picnic Grove, but I'm not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerRider Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I would have to think they keep them in the building, where they keep them at night, next to the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotag Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Not necesarilly, racer blue side had (to my noticing) the last three operational weeks with the trains off the track, but then again that could mean there redoin trackwork so it is much smoother to even out with red side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 All the coaster trains are removed from the tracks at the end of the season. They are not, as rotag1299 noticed on the Blue Racer, just stored in the storage areas either. The reason that the trains are taken off in the winter is because the park completely tears the trains down to their chassis and inspects every single part of the train, and replaces any parts that are worn or need replacing. Once the trains have gone through there rehab (or while they are waiting to go through their rehab), most of them are stored under the picnic shelters in the picnic grove to provide some shelter from the elements. And its not just the roller coasters that see this detailed attention in the off season. Flat rides are also deconstructed and inspected. You would not recognize the Zephyr if you saw it right now, as it is almost completely taken apart and does not in any way resemble the ride during the summer months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Pepper Posted December 21, 2009 Author Share Posted December 21, 2009 All the coaster trains are removed from the tracks at the end of the season. They are not, as rotag1299 noticed on the Blue Racer, just stored in the storage areas either. The reason that the trains are taken off in the winter is because the park completely tears the trains down to their chassis and inspects every single part of the train, and replaces any parts that are worn or need replacing. Once the trains have gone through there rehab (or while they are waiting to go through their rehab), most of them are stored under the picnic shelters in the picnic grove to provide some shelter from the elements. And its not just the roller coasters that see this detailed attention in the off season. Flat rides are also deconstructed and inspected. You would not recognize the Zephyr if you saw it right now, as it is almost completely taken apart and does not in any way resemble the ride during the summer months. I have seen Zephyr without the swings on it on the photo gallery, and you're right it does look strange. Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 http://www.KICentral.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=132&page=6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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