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Makes sense they would weld it, as welds are stronger than the parent material, hence wont break like bolts, last longer (provided they dont get any porosity), and can be a smoother joint. Looks like a single J butt weld from their diagram. Hard to see though.

I still remember people thinking it had a drop track in the shed. @JubJester

Good to know @BoddaH1994 lol

I'll probably be that one guy, but I am more excited for the IS renovations than the Tiques. Just because of it being a "magestic" part of the park.

The reason is because the Little Miami River is designated as a National Wild and Scenic River.

Oh, I fully agree with you, but when they report stupid crap, like the SoB revival "teasers", it puts the GP into a hype train that isnt needed. @silver2005 Agreed about The Racer. But, keep in mind, as we all know, the GP isnt as informed as we are.

I agree though that the media has a habit of hyping people up more than needed.

Depending on weather, that would be nice. But I assume they will be starting on it soon.

@teenageninja Dinos contract was up, so that's why it was removed. Not because of the KMAA. Is that what you are saying? Your comment lost me. lol

I think the only major issue stopping them from doing this is the maintenance buildings.

I don't remember seeing the original. Just a few pictures online. I would be all for a new lighting package, and the original paint job. I would also love to see a brake system at the top of the lift hill, so both trains go down the hill at the same time. It has seemed so out of time recently.

I'd still love to see a 350+ft go into a ravine, making the drop 400+.

@Maverick44 I see that being a CP thing wayyyy before KI.

Well, at least if they were to install an Intamin, we would have the same reliability as Firehawk.

At least itll be safe and reliable. More than likely Badarse and Massive also.

^ For the worlds biggest... oh wait. Pushing the TOS may not be a good thing.

@JudeHoward The concrete truck may be going to the KMAA site.

@Maverick44 But then what about The Big Brown Box and the SoB station? Those are certainly eyesores. Also, keep in mind, CF had SoB still standing for numerous years. It's not like they took it out the same year they decided not to run it anymore.

If you are talking about Firehawk, then yes, it was apparently horrible. But, what makes it worst than SoB in that respect?

The biggest "thing" I see pointing to 2020, not including the commencement is, why didnt they just keep Firehawk up (not running, just not removed yet) another season like SoB? Why are they wanting to tear it down this quick?

And I will add, those were taken on Saturday, Jan 5th, 2019. So, yes, very recent.

Well, if you notice, there are two different spines. One is taller than the other.

Not that it means anything, but.... Took this the other day. Looks too thin to be a dive coaster.

@SonofBaconator I really like that combo! ^

Dark green. Almost a camo would be nice IMO. Have it blend in with the trees. Something that doesnt stand out until you get closer to it.