It looks like The Vortex's trains are already off the track and ready to go for their off-season maintenance.

And here I thought I was about to read an article on Lindsay Lohan.

In all seriousness, it's always cool to see KI's winter maintenance at work. (It'd be even cooler to see it in person... *nudges Boddah* )

And here I thought I was about to read an article on Lindsay Lohan.

In all seriousness, it's always cool to see KI's winter maintenance at work. (It'd be even cooler to see it in person... *nudges Boddah* )

That was too funny

And here I thought I was about to read an article on Lindsay Lohan.

Just admit it, you're not going to read the article, you are just going to look at the pictures!

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Another pic of The Vortex trains via Kings Island's twitter

They don't waste any time do they.

Thats pretty fast to get started on work, hopefully Vortex is an even better ride next year.

But you knew it was coming....... Maybe the next Winter rehab that needs done is SOB

Thats pretty fast to get started on work, hopefully Vortex is an even better ride next year.

But you knew it was coming....... Maybe the next Winter rehab that needs done is SOB

They do this every year. Vortex will be the same.

Wouldn't it be interesting if they took the outer shell off Vortex's cars and left just the seats, floors, and wheels. Kinda like DB's trains. It would definitely up the intensity factor.

Long winter ahead. What should we argue about?

Diamondback trains are headed for maintenance

via the park twitter!

Its always sad to see rides getting ready for their winter hibernation!

Long winter ahead. What should we argue about?

There's always the old stand by (or would that be the old standing but not operating?) SOB, but that's getting old. I'm sure we'll find something soon enough. Just give us all some time for our coaster buzz to wear off and cabin fever to set in.

There's always the recently famous topic surrounding the Fast Lane option.

I always thought they did the Diamondback off season maint. in that shed on the transfer track.

Nope. All the trains come off of all the coasters. They tear the trains apart, inspecting all the parts. Most of that work is done in the warmth of the maintenance buildings around the park. Once re-assembled, most of the trains will wait out the winter months under the shelter of the picnic grove shelters.

Typically they start the trains that experience the most forces and wear and tear first. Usually these are rides like Vortex, Diamondback, and The Beast. Because they will take longer to completely tear down and re-build.

Another pic of The Vortex trains via Kings Island's twitter

I bet they give a smoother ride this way!

Nah those cobble stones create a pretty bumpy ride...

Typically they start the trains that experience the most forces and wear and tear first. Usually these are rides like Vortex, Diamondback, and The Beast. Because they will take longer to completely tear down and re-build.

Uhm no. Certain maintenance crews have certain rides and how much stress a ride gets has no bearing on which one gets worked on first,

Typically they start the trains that experience the most forces and wear and tear first. Usually these are rides like Vortex, Diamondback, and The Beast. Because they will take longer to completely tear down and re-build.

Uhm no. Certain maintenance crews have certain rides and how much stress a ride gets has no bearing on which one gets worked on first,

Wow....... That was quick!!!

I really wonder where people come up with this stuff

Recently they have been doing it that way. They remove all the rides about the same time....but generally the coasters with the most parts on the trains get taken care of generally at the beginning that way there is no rush to rebuild with the possibility of doing something wrong.

But you'll probably say that I'm wrong too.

...But you'll probably say that I'm wrong too...

Because you are. You missed my point. My point was the the amount of stress a ride receives has ZERO impact on the way winter maintenance is done. Secondly, the amount of parts a coaster train has zero impact as well. The coaster trains generally have a two man crew working on them non stop all winter. With the exception of the wood coaster trains as they are swapped in and out of the wood coaster shop all winter long. It's been this way since the park has been around.

Forgive me for making educated guesses and using deductive reasoning, whether I'm right or I'm wrong, there's no reason you have to be a jerk about it. HTCO and I have worked at the park in the past couple of years. I know my department was in rides and my comments are going off of what I've been told by higher ups. Whether or not you work or have worked in the park as maintenance gives no cause for holier than thou replies.

Lighten up Francis.

Recently they have been doing it that way. They remove all the rides about the same time....but generally the coasters with the most parts on the trains get taken care of generally at the beginning that way there is no rush to rebuild with the possibility of doing something wrong.

But you'll probably say that I'm wrong too.

Ahh, the old "higher-ups"/"upper management" bomb... love that one.

This doesn't read like it was someone making an educated guess. AZ was defending his post. And AZ is correct. He is the guy who would know. Can you imagine how frustrating it would be if you saw people on here posting made up thoughts as if they were "in the know?"

Lighten up Francis.

Greatest line Warren Oates ever delivered!

Was at Kings Island on final day of operation Sunday and found it kinda weird that they removed the sign for Flight Deck before the park actually closed... Anyone else see this?

Anyone else see this?

You're just asking for The Interpreter to pop in!

Was at Kings Island on final day of operation Sunday and found it kinda weird that they removed the sign for Flight Deck before the park actually closed... Anyone else see this?

Must be a sign they are tearing it down.