Klabergian Empire 1643 Posted October 16, 2019 2 hours ago, TheFloppyDisc said: Look how cute it is! My question is what could they possibly use a crane that small for (considering the size of Orion)? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CedarIslander 427 Posted October 16, 2019 14 minutes ago, Klabergian Empire said: My question is what could they possibly use a crane that small for (considering the size of Orion)? See @DeviousMrMatt's post on the previous page. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sixohdieselrage 5913 Posted October 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Fishleehooker said: Up here in Vandalia, next to Dayton Airport, its extremely windy, so that couldn't make things any easier today. Impressive work once again! Just because it is windy on the ground, doesnt mean winds aloft are bad. We have gone up on days where you'll get a shear wind on the ground, but it would be smooth as glass above 250 feet. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IndyGuy4KI 13982 Posted October 16, 2019 19 minutes ago, sixohdieselrage said: Just because it is windy on the ground, doesnt mean winds aloft are bad. We have gone up on days where you'll get a shear wind on the ground, but it would be smooth as glass above 250 feet. That's really interesting information, I would assume that it would only get stronger not cut off. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jensenracing77 120 Posted October 17, 2019 Does anyone know roughly how much the train would weigh empty? Are there other trains close enough to this one that would give an idea of the weight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjcolglazier 1374 Posted October 17, 2019 5 hours ago, Kodistict said: Can someone doctor this photo, and show us accurately (give or take) where the top of the lift hill will be? Above the trees? Above the crane? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishleehooker 279 Posted October 17, 2019 1 hour ago, sixohdieselrage said: Just because it is windy on the ground, doesnt mean winds aloft are bad. We have gone up on days where you'll get a shear wind on the ground, but it would be smooth as glass above 250 feet. Yeah, and true that, but all the crane work was from 0 feet to about 100 at most. The brake run stuff and the crane being built was pretty good stuff in today's winds is all I'm saying and it probably made it a little slower going getting the stuff in place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoddaH1994 14669 Posted October 17, 2019 59 minutes ago, collin.klopfstein said: https://twitter.com/DonHelbig/status/1184219483478605825?s=20 That guy stole our jokes!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sixohdieselrage 5913 Posted October 17, 2019 2 hours ago, IndyGuy4KI said: That's really interesting information, I would assume that it would only get stronger not cut off. Topography, thermals and such play an influence in that. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CedarIslander 427 Posted October 17, 2019 Had the craziest dream last night. All the blueprints and promotional materials we've seen for Orion so far were a red-herring. Instead of going straight back by The Beast, the actual layout took a right hand turn and went OVER The Racer and into Vortex's plot of land. Craziness. Good morning, everyone! 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CedarIslander 427 Posted October 17, 2019 11 hours ago, collin.klopfstein said: Hope someone gets this reference... lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutterie 331 Posted October 17, 2019 Looks like we only have 2 track sections on the break run left. Enviado desde mi SM-N960U mediante Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonahWilliamson 1604 Posted October 17, 2019 Has anyone mention this brake run is stupid long 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CedarIslander 427 Posted October 17, 2019 21 minutes ago, Nutterie said: Looks like we only have 2 track sections on the break run left. Enviado desde mi SM-N960U mediante Tapatalk Negative. Those pieces are already in place. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutterie 331 Posted October 17, 2019 Negative. Those pieces are already in place. Are you sure? On the camera it looks like we just passed the lift.Enviado desde mi SM-N960U mediante Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CedarIslander 427 Posted October 17, 2019 12 minutes ago, Nutterie said: Are you sure? On the camera it looks like we just passed the lift. Enviado desde mi SM-N960U mediante Tapatalk I think so... According to the layout, there's 8 supports total for the brake run. And the webcam shows 8 supports installed. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fyrfyter 1111 Posted October 17, 2019 Per the ILN weather balloon launch today and recorded sounding, it’s definitely windy with altitude. Wind barbs show direction and speed. Full lines equal 10 knots, half lines are 5, and triangles are 50.Current conditions and forecasts from local airports actually have winds decreasing during the day today. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hueney020 242 Posted October 17, 2019 5 minutes ago, CedarIslander said: I think so... According to the layout, there's 8 supports total for the brake run. And the webcam shows 8 supports installed. I agree. I think the only piece that is left is the “last” hill which might have some brakes on the opposite end. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick44 7631 Posted October 17, 2019 That white crane (Artemis) is going to be massive. Also good morning! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teenageninja 1721 Posted October 17, 2019 32 minutes ago, JonahWilliamson said: Has anyone mention this brake run is stupid long 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
medford 4381 Posted October 17, 2019 32 minutes ago, JonahWilliamson said: Has anyone mention this brake run is stupid long Would you rather have a long brake run, and no MCBR, or a MCBR and a short brake run at the end? I'll choose the former 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThrillKingsFitzy 704 Posted October 17, 2019 It isn't really the brake run that causes the long waiting on the break run, it's the operations and the number of trains. You can be on a short brake run and be on there as long as a long one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sixohdieselrage 5913 Posted October 17, 2019 @fyrfyter As I said, alot of influences. Not always windier the higher up you get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alchemist 136 Posted October 17, 2019 Can’t wait to enjoy me some brake run. Slowing down over a long distance is my jam. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LovinMeSomeBanshee 3687 Posted October 17, 2019 Artemis is going to be outside of the webcam at its tallest. It's going to be massive. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiocoasterfan 1611 Posted October 17, 2019 That crane is coming along quickly. If all pieces are on site we might see it completed today. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LovinMeSomeBanshee 3687 Posted October 17, 2019 1 minute ago, ohiocoasterfan said: That crane is coming along quickly. If all pieces are on site we might see it completed today. I think all of the boom might be there, but I don't see any of the jib pieces. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick44 7631 Posted October 17, 2019 31 minutes ago, Alchemist said: Can’t wait to enjoy me some brake run. Slowing down over a long distance is my jam. Seems like one train in station, one next to storage shed and one on break run if they are stacked? there's no way this coaster has 4 trains you think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enchanted Voyage Lover 1153 Posted October 17, 2019 4 minutes ago, Maverick44 said: Seems like one train in station, one next to storage shed and one on break run if they are stacked? there's no way this coaster has 4 trains you think? 3 trains with 8 cars per train. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 32 riders per train. <---from RCDB.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
