Captain Nemo Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Wonderful collection of new photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clbehymer Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 ^I agree. I am amazed more and more with every photo update. I don't watch the webcam very often as I usually see interesting screen shots on here. I am anxiously awaiting PTR from you guys on the 31st! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 On the link, they said "Adam Mosely tightens a bolt on a support beam of the new Diamondback roller coaster Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2008, at Kings Island" I could of sworn it was 2009! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 A few thoughts about 3 of the new pictures. I am more and more amazed with he Hammerhead every time I see a new picture. The entry and exit seem to transition very quickly and that enry angle looks very steep. The overbanking through the curve is insane and Im still not sure but could it be greater than 90 degrees? The entry in to the first helix is looking to be another great latter g sweet spot. With the banking of the helix starting before the drop is even complete the transition will be seamless. The first helix is a thing of beauty. The helix looks to have more banking and a tighter radius that what I perceived in the rendering. Could produce some serious g's through this section. Kind of reminds me of the Titan centerfuge but stretched vertically. Also the drop out of the MCBR could produce some nice near miss action for a train screaming down the 2nd drop. Could you imagine if the trains are timed to meet at that point??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnrealNightmare Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Also the drop out of the MCBR could produce some nice near miss action for a train screaming down the 2nd drop. Could you imagine if the trains are timed to meet at that point??? Would that even be possible. Wouldn't the first train have to clear the MCBR before the next train would be let down the lift? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Could you imagine if the trains are timed to meet at that point??? I don't think that is possible, being that the ride will most likely be set up in block sections, from the station to the Lift, MCBS, then brake run at the end. The train will have just left the Mid Course Brake Section as the other trains flies down the second drop, which is probably a good 10 seconds from the end of the lift. Being as there is no blocks in between the lift and MCBS, it would be dangerous. By the time the train flies down the second drop the other train will probably be in the second helix already. Maybe They could also use the Trim halfway up the 5th hill as a block, in which case it might be possible to get them to meet at that point, but I do not know if you can use a trim as a block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnrealNightmare Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 No a trim could not be used as a block section. A train must be able to stop completely at a block in case of an emergency then be able to complete the rest of the track safely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Here is another thought about the MCBR and the lift, will a train be released over the lift block once a train enters the MCBR or not until a train clears the MCBR? Afterall the train should be able to clear the remainder of the course even from a dead stop in the MCBR. Not saying its possible or even likely because of blocking, but it would be neat to have a near miss crossover out of the 2nd drop and MCBR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnrealNightmare Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 It has to completely clear the MCBR before the next block can be released. Think of it as what if it were stuck in the MCBR and couldn't be released for some reason. If a train is let down the hill there is no where for the other train to stop safely therefore there would be a crash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterboy22101 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 What i dont get is Vortex. The next train isnt even aloud on the lift till the other train is in the MCBR. So by the time the train is going over the lift hill, the other train is already at the station. So really there is only one train on the track at a time. If that is the case, how does line move so d*** fast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 The fact they often run THREE trains? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnrealNightmare Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 And actually on Vortex I have been in the MCBR and looked up to see a train rising up the lift hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Prolly 'cause the d*w** coaster goes so d***q* fast! Actually, I thought I've seen one train ascending the lift hill as another was going into the final helix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Yeah I have seen the same on Vortex, after all they can stop the lift hill if the train ahead were not to the next block section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Anyone else notice the work on Beast Canyon in the pics? http://kiDiamondback.com/public/latest/gal...ge&chip=391 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterKrazy Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 This may be a matter of perspective, but HOLY COW that track is close to the midway! Link to photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 ^They still have to install that section, the train can not go on it when it is on the ground upside down!! (Oh, you meant the section already up, my bad.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 You used to work for Zamperla? Terpy, who just HAD to: http://www.rcdb.com/ig2561.htm?picture=16 OUCH! OUCH! OUCH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigellinus Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 ^^Is Time Warp at CW more comfy?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 ^^I refuse to go on that thing again.....nuff said before I get booted from posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I have not ridden Time Warp, but given it is the same model coaster from Zamperla, I cannot see why it would be any more comfortable. Finally, I have something that is even worse than Manhattan Express aka The Roller Coaster at New York, New York in Las Vegas or Ninja at Six Flags Over Georgia to talk about. Having ridden the monstrosity at Rye, I never intend to ride any Zamperla flying coaster again. Life is too short for such things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 What is this? Hell week? Why can't I just think about the snake and have a peaceful evening? Nooooooo you have to bring up night mare after night mare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Nightmare at Crack Axle Canyon at The Great Escape? Another one I'd just as soon pass by. At least IT is closed, hopefully forever. Oddly, as Starchaser at Kentucky Kingdom, it was actually enjoyable. Usually. Terpy, who just HAD to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubaman Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I have not ridden Time Warp, but given it is the same model coaster from Zamperla, I cannot see why it would be any more comfortable. Finally, I have something that is even worse than Manhattan Express aka The Roller Coaster at New York, New York in Las Vegas or Ninja at Six Flags Over Georgia to talk about. Haha, I rode Ninja at SFOG 3 times in a row. It definitely took some skill to enjoy riding it, and a careful seat choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofywdw Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I'm looking at the renderings right now and I'm having flash backs of when the ride was first announced. I wasn't at the park because I was in Walt Disney World. I got the text message from KIC in line for Dinosaur at Animal Kingdom and I was like yelling out all of the stats to my dad and everyone stared at me. This post isn't completely useless...don't worry. Do they still have to build some type of building over the tracks where they store the trains overnight? Is that going to be built after the station is completed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I have not ridden Time Warp, but given it is the same model coaster from Zamperla, I cannot see why it would be any more comfortable. Finally, I have something that is even worse than Manhattan Express aka The Roller Coaster at New York, New York in Las Vegas or Ninja at Six Flags Over Georgia to talk about. Having ridden the monstrosity at Rye, I never intend to ride any Zamperla flying coaster again. Life is too short for such things. I rode The Flying Coaster at Elitch Gardens. I have never ridden a coaster that I thought was more unsafe (well, maybe Twister 2). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiocoasterman Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I have an interesting question. In the picture I posted below of the MCBR there are steps on the end of it. I was wondering where those steps are going to? Are they going to have stairs going all the way down or just leave it like that? I would think they would go all the way down because if they just stop there then why have the steps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnrealNightmare Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I think they are going to add a spiral stair case down like behemoth has. http://rcdb.com/ig4005.htm?picture=22 Can be seen here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhimes90 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I have an interesting question. In the picture I posted below of the MCBR there are steps on the end of it. I was wondering where those steps are going to? Are they going to have stairs going all the way down or just leave it like that? I would think they would go all the way down because if they just stop there then why have the steps? I would say there would have to be a set of stairs there, especially if the ride were to get stuck there. They would need a way to get to the passengers and get them off. Also for mateinence reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiocoasterman Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Thats what I was thinking just was not sure how they would do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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