Hank Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 I don't know a whole lot about what happens when a coaster train gets stuck along its circuit. Maybe some of them never do? But I was thinking particularly about Vortex. Besides wanting to know what the park does when a train stops during its course, has Vortex ever stopped in its corkscrew? I know that it can be stopped at the MCBR and that there should be enough velocity to propel it through the corkscrew, but has it ever happened that it simply didn't make it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 The velocity would make it able to go through the corks, its been tested for any occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudecoasterman Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Depending on where the train gets stuck the park uses different tools ranging from cherry pickers to cranes to people, to get the train up and running as soon as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 The velocity would make it able to go through the corks, its been tested for any occasion. Really? How'd that work on Demon in Chicago on one occasion? 4.18.1998 23 riders. Wheel Failure. Cherry picker. Nearly three hours. Arrow coaster, same manufacturer. And yes, it was an occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Talking about The Vortex....Now that I remember hearing about, what a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 This was more than 14 years ago. Incidents like these are very rare. But, they can happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotag Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 lost coaster of superstition mountain (indiana beach) sometimes cant make it out of the cave & back to the station. but then again, it used to be a dark ride that was retro fitted to make a new ride by turning it into a coaster. it packs alot of twists & turns. but the only (mechanical) way for it to make it out of the cave & up the ramp is enough momentum & truck tires like you see on swinging ships (example: viking fury). so yes, tests can be done & safety measures put into play; but even then it comes down to nature & science. rotag, who has experienced a few rollbacks into the cave on locosumo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 The velocity would make it able to go through the corks, its been tested for any occasion. Really? How'd that work on Demon in Chicago on one occasion? If it just stalled, what was stopping them from just giving the train a push to get it moving again like they do if TTD stalls at the top of the hill? (I mean this seriously and literally, as I'm sure they probably would have done just that if it was possible.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 It didn't just stall, a wheel assembly failed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windshawne Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 This was more than 14 years ago. Incidents like these are very rare. But, they can happen. I would be worried about the blood pressure busting something in my brain. Scary thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 But what do tthey do to get the train moving again - especially in the case of Vortex getting stuck in the corkscrew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 In Chicago, they evacuated the train, then fixed the wheel assembly. Again, these incidents are VERY rare. I don't think Vortex has ever been stuck upside down with passengers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Kinda Guy Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 But what do tthey do to get the train moving again - especially in the case of Vortex getting stuck in the corkscrew? Winch it back up into the brakes and remove each car one at a time with a crane. Edit: You are right Interpreter. Vortex has never left passengers stranded upside down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 OK - I have heard of trains valleying (I think that's what they call it). How do they get those trains moving again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Either manually push or evacuate and then winch. Son of Beast valleyed fairly often. Sometimes the track was cut apart to allow the cars to be lifted off with a crane and taken back to a high place, from which to coast on for the rest of the course. Racer had helper chains to help it up the hill before the turnaround during the early season (bearings not yet as warmed up as later in the season). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick00 Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 I know Vekoma Boomerangs used to stall in the cobra roll a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 ...especially Vampire at Kentucky Kingdom. So much so, it went bye-bye, and in Massachusetts a catwalk for evacs was constructed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XjoshhyX Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I've rolled back on the Dragster, almost being stuck at the top. But as far as your concern, I don't think this would be a very "usual" thing to ever happen. Like its been said multiple times, this was a very very rare occurrence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnchantedMoon Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Hi, I am new to the forum This might be a silly question, so I will go ahead and apologize if it is Is it rare that coasters get stuck and people get evacuated? I have seen some get stuck a few times and have been stuck maybe 3 times in my life but everything always seemed to start back up and be okay pretty quickly. Just curious. I love riding them but I have to admit that the thought of being evacuated doesn't sound too fun to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 It isn't that rare. I've seen it happen a few times and evacs aren't too bad, depending on the situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnchantedMoon Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 It depends on your definition of rare and of evacuation. Major parks can go days without a guest evacuation from other than a station. For safety reasons, such evacuations are avoided whenever practicable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voicetek Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Hi, I am new to the forum This might be a silly question, so I will go ahead and apologize if it is Is it rare that coasters get stuck and people get evacuated? I have seen some get stuck a few times and have been stuck maybe 3 times in my life but everything always seemed to start back up and be okay pretty quickly. Just curious. I love riding them but I have to admit that the thought of being evacuated doesn't sound too fun to me Hello EnchantedMoon! Welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benred23 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I actually had to walk back down the hill once on Screeching Eagle at the old Americana. From what I hear, that was a pretty unrare occurrence. Man I miss that ol Coaster!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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