Is it possible that there could be something wrong with the chain lift (the noise)as well as more structure failure in the rosebowl.I think they are just giving up like the Reds.

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Sure it's possible, but not likely. SOB was inspected by the ODA and given the green light to re-open from them a few weeks ago. The park decided not to re-open it. I'm still hoping that they will open it up next year, but if they do it probably won't be the same SOB that some of us know and love.

Would the noise on the chain itself be a NO for a go.Did it always sound that way?

No, it used to be MUCH louder. Honest.

It has sounded that way as long as I remember. It always has been seriously loud. I really like the crashing noise it makes when the train hits the chain.

That crashing sound was great followed by the erie rumble noise as the front car always managed to make the wide left turn right before the plunge.... wow now you have just made me miss that first hill...... and as i typed that my body got a sympathy pain from being thrashed around inside the car......... man I miss wooden roller coasters.... Sept 12th cant get any closer.... so no answers yet to my original question from a page before, what are the steps CF has in the past taken that have signaled the death knoll for a ride.....?

Terpy good to hear from you.Do you think it is possible that they take out the rosebowl as well as saving the first drop.Thoughts.

When I was in the sign shop on Saturday, they had the sign for Son of Beast turned towards the wall.

If Son of Beast does go they could put lots of other rides back in there. A few flats and a high paced twisting coaster or maybe an inverted. The possibilities would be endless. Son of Beast really sits on some prime land. I like have the record and the ride was fun but it was def. very rough but I think Mean Streak is on the rough side too.

Terpy good to hear from you.Do you think it is possible that they take out the rosebowl as well as saving the first drop.Thoughts.

Do I think it is possible? Sure.

Likely? I suspect it is far better that I not postulate about the ride's future here.

I understand.I just dont want them to tear down the tallest wooden structure out there.The rosebowl, well thats a different story.

The rose bowl is by far the best part of the ride though.

I have posted in the past what needs to be done with the rosebowl.Now all I can do is hope.The rosebowl MUST relieve stress to riders somehow.The only way is by a split ,add some track and then second lift hill. The inner track of rosebowl will travel much slower.About one-third of the outer ring should be removed.That should be enough for this idea to work.ALL the other features, loops, heavier trains, triple downs,bunny hops could all be added in new section of track before entering second lifthill.Connect top of lifthill to top of inner track of rosebowl.To me , this is the only way to put the smiles back on the doubters faces.

The rose bowl is by far the best part of the ride though.

I agree, Call me crazy but I love it.

@cedarpointer last time i was there i saw the cable tied entrance gate, but the exit gate was not bolted shut, and that bench was still there. I really feel as if Son of Beasts fate is already determined, and Cedar Fair is just playing this game of timing. They dont want season pass sales to drop, so they dont say anything till they HAVE to. That in itself makes me think they will just leave it there at least for this year. You'd have to think that whatever year they take the ride down they will at least open a new attraction the same year. It simply isnt good to have the coaster count drop no matter what is being removed... It kind of offsets the negative impact somewhat....

If it does re-open, it will probably be re-tracked, trimmed all to H E double hockey sticks, and be a shell of it's former self.

No matter what happens, it won't be the same as it was.

I was lucky enough to ride it with the loop, and I am thinking I had better hold on to that memory.

I don't think the future is gonna be happy for anybody.

When I was in the sign shop on Saturday, they had the sign for Son of Beast turned towards the wall.

So, not only is the sign removed the park (A very bad sign (tee hee, no pun intended)), but they have it turned towards the wall so no one sees it?

Perhaps they wanted to protect the sign, so turned its face towards the wall.

Terpy, ever practical

But, that sign has been out there subjected to the elements for nine years (Well, I don't know what they do with it during the offseason, but it's still there during the regular season), so why would they want to keep it protected for just the rest of the year, and by turning it to the wall?

Maybe to protect it from getting something on it in the shop.

Or from people not normally in the sign shop. . .

^ Haha! Is there a footing under it?

But, that sign has been out there subjected to the elements for nine years (Well, I don't know what they do with it during the offseason, but it's still there during the regular season), so why would they want to keep it protected for just the rest of the year, and by turning it to the wall?

At least Andrew didnt find the sign all chopped into lil beast pieces. However i think they tend to keep signs for a long time.I seen in recent pictures where there is still winterfest sign hanging.

Hanging in the International Restaurant.

Nice Photo Beast

If it does re-open, it will probably be re-tracked, trimmed all to H E double hockey sticks, and be a shell of it's former self.

No matter what happens, it won't be the same as it was.

I was lucky enough to ride it with the loop, and I am thinking I had better hold on to that memory.

I don't think the future is gonna be happy for anybody.

I have to agree somewhat that it would be a former shell of itself if/ when changes are made. However, I believe it has been discussed before that it has been trimmed before and it caused the ride to valley, so I can't really imagine that scenario playing out. I guess they could add trims if the ride is drastically changed, but again, the train would have to be able to complete the circuit.

If it does re-open, it will probably be re-tracked, trimmed all to H E double hockey sticks, and be a shell of it's former self.

No matter what happens, it won't be the same as it was.

I was lucky enough to ride it with the loop, and I am thinking I had better hold on to that memory.

I don't think the future is gonna be happy for anybody.

I have to agree somewhat that it would be a former shell of itself if/ when changes are made. However, I believe it has been discussed before that it has been trimmed before and it caused the ride to valley, so I can't really imagine that scenario playing out. I guess they could add trims if the ride is drastically changed, but again, the train would have to be able to complete the circuit.

We all know what happens when Cedar Fair attempts to rehash a ride. The Crypt anyone? Ok, bad example, its a flat vs a woodie. But if we never rode TR:TR before, one may think The Crypt's new rotation isn't so bad. But since we have something to compare it to, most people will not think its a fun ride. Given that logic, if they take out the helix, or whatever other element to the ride and tone it down, then people will complain about how its not what it used to be and not as fun. IMO, CF is darned if they do(rehash or demo) and darned if they don't(possible lawsuits and future injuries).

Just thought we need a moment of smiles on this board. Does anyone remember the first year riding SOB and when the train would come back there would be cheers? Just thought I would make someone smile with this minor trip down memory lane

I remember it was fun up to around 2003-2004. I probably haven't been on it 4 times after that. I gave the new trains a try and have not got back on it.

Speaking of remembering the good old days with SOB here is a video i found taken on opening day 2000.