Hank Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 I remember when the Magnum XL-200 at Cedar Point first opened - the lift hill chain snapped. A new one had to be brought in before the coaster was once again operational. Have any of the lift hill chains at Kings Island ever snapped or broke? Just curious. And, does the park keep additional chain on hand for repairs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongLiveTheSmurfRide Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 I have a feeling this topic is going to go off tha chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaptorGuy Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 That happened to Vortex a few years ago. It was down for several days waiting for a new chain to arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Back in about 1986 or 1987 we got an evac from The Beast for that reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XjoshhyX Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 I can honestly say that is probably my biggest fear as far as riding a coaster goes. Anyone have stories on the time it happened to Vortex or The Beast? Also was anyone hurt in either instance? Just out of curiosity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 I can honestly say that is probably my biggest fear as far as riding a coaster goes. Anyone have stories on the time it happened to Vortex or The Beast? Also was anyone hurt in either instance? Just out of curiosity. Well no fears, cause if the chain breaks, the coaster CANT roll back if on the lift hill. I like to call the anti-roll back device a "DogCatcher" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrick Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 I understand where the fear comes from. Not from the train rolling backwards, but rather the chain flying towards the train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Of course, when I read the title of this topic this instantly popped into my mind: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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