IndyGuy4KI

I went with null vote for I have not ridden all these and cannot make an intelligent choice. For KICers I think SOB is the most hated on.

I agree KIfan, I voted for #2 for I would like to see SOB live, but I am not holding my breath for any of these.

Not a problem I did not take offense. I agree getting a recap is always good! I did not understand your response at first.

I rode it ealier in the day of the accident. We did not get back to Action Zone after lunch and left probably about 2 PM. I did not know about the accident till a co-worker asked if I was ok. I had no idea why she was asking. The ride seemed fine to me at the time. Well if you read the report, a few pages back by now, it said that the accident was the result of a one time failure. Versus a failure over time. I take this to mean: the wood snapped causing the injuries. Its not like the wood was slowly breaking away causing a worse ride each time. I believe what the report says, and I am too lazy to go back an quote it, that when one train passed over the section, the wood snapped causing the train to dip. When that train returned and informed the ride ops of the incident, and the rough patch, the ride ops closed the line. However, one train was out on the course and when they rolled over the affected section they dipped and had a worse injury than the first. This was the train, I believe, that had more injuries on it. Since the wood was broke at that time and the train rolled through at speed, it caused the severe injury... Well, you asked "I wonder what really could have gone on wrong between Friday and Sunday." You mentioned your experience a few days before, so I gave mine on the day of. I am not sure why my post caused you to explain everything we had already known from before because that had nothing to do with my post. I was just trying to help you answer your question with my experience on the ride.

I rode it ealier in the day of the accident. We did not get back to Action Zone after lunch and left probably about 2 PM. I did not know about the accident till a co-worker asked if I was ok. I had no idea why she was asking. The ride seemed fine to me at the time.

Just now got to seeing this TR. The pics are blocked at a certain place I spend most of my time. Thank Angie, I really enjoyed it!

Sounds like we have some of those hidden decepticon Transformers at KI. (Have had to seen Transformers 2 to get this.) In all seriousness, I think it is your sub conscious not wanting SOB to be tore down.

If they sold enough pieces of the wood, that would make a nice down payment on a new woodie to put in it's place.

I have enjoyed the updates Ryan, Thanks!

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I talked to my 4 year old this evening, and told him that the place we go ride rides this next year will have Snoopy and Charlie Brown. He was very excited. What is the reaction from your Kidos?

http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/nov/...-coaster-feel-/ Assuming by "cars" they mean trains, this is the bargain of the century, if the figures are indeed correct. Even that much per train would be a bargain compared to other companies prices. Of course it is possible that Holiday World got a substantial discount by being a previous customer AND taking delivery of the very first Timberliners, but still... Maybe they got a good trade in value out of the old trains? If the new trains load quicker would that not mean you would want another train to load due to them not stacking up as much?

It has been stated many times that the decision would be made in the off season, and that date was NOT going to be Nov 2nd and in my prediction probably not Dec 1st either for that matter. I am sure the recent news has not helped it's chances of survival.

I wonder how many years these former managers are willing work work for a $1.00 salary to turn this around. This is not going to happen overnight!

Probably just us enthusiasts! Could start a Roller Coaster Polar Bear Club?

No, I do not think it will be coming back. If they made money on their Winterfests is the past, they would still be doing it today. Plus, if I am thinking correctly, wasn't it CF who cancelled WF after they acquired the park when Paramount was selling tickets during the regular season? I never attended WF.

I don't think so. I have seen it down several times. You must not have been at KI on closing day. DB did not open till 10:50. I was on the first train of the day and only got 2 rides in before the ROTB. Although, I have seen Beast down as well as you stated.

The last time I asked her around 6 PM she was like in the 1290's on Sunday. I am not sure if she got to 1300 or not?

HUMM.. me neither?

Very Nice PTR GB! I rode the Ducks in Brandson MO several years ago. Very Fun!

They removed the magnets? Intresting... I have noticed that if you sit in the front, you don't feel the trims biting as hard. They were still there, but just not as noticeable. I am usually a back seat rider, and I notice the trims a lot more in the front on The Beast? I guess it is what you are used too. If I rode in the front more it would praobbly be more noticable in the back. Nice TR Angie, glad you had fun with family and friends!

Jackson, I would almost swear that Terpy was logged in as you when this post was made! I do agree, but I would think they would want their websites to be accurate and all standard. It seems they have their website guys spending all their time on RWN. How often do people visit their site and forums? Edit: Fixed RRN to RWN.

Thanks for sharing with us! Enjoyed the PTR!

Sounds like whatever situation that you are afraid of is nothing to worry about. You will make it just fine!

So the LA Times does have a point, but they have gotten something new to the park over the last few years. I do hope they work on updating the old Paramount website templates in this off season. Not going to hold my breathe.