KevKenny Posted December 15, 2013 Posted December 15, 2013 Anything built by humans is not guaranteed to perfect. I'll wait to see a train go though.
Ki Man Posted December 15, 2013 Posted December 15, 2013 Theo - When the dumb questions end. So never. The ride will forever remain incomplete. 2
The Forsaken Posted December 15, 2013 Posted December 15, 2013 Anybody think of digging a ditch there? Simple fix for that would be to dig a gulley type ditch in the ground and boom, clearance issue resolved. But I tend to always listen to 'Terp...there won't be a clearance issue. 7
Gplez90 Posted December 15, 2013 Posted December 15, 2013 I still like the dirt splashdown idea mentioned earlier in the thread 2
calakapepe Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 Last I checked dirt doesn't splash though..Perhaps mud?Tee...and hee. 3
The Interpreter Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 Y'all know that bloody well would not work. 9
LoraX Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 If it did work, it would be bloody. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 8
calakapepe Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 Y'all know that bloody well would not work. What well? And why is it bloody? 8
RailRider Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 Oh the rampant off season speculation. Leave the coaster design and construction to experts. 8
thedevariouseffect Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 On other words...Shouldn't it be a splash up...the water goes in that direction 2
BB1 Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 Y'all know that bloody well would not work. What well? And why is it bloody? It's that one with the Banshee haunting it, some say Bloody Mary climbs all over it, leaving the people to clean it up after her. Although, some reports are saying Mary got the blood from rider's feet on the Banshee, such an odd mystery for Sherlock BB1. 1
BeastForever Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 Sigh. I chuckle at the fact that whenever this thread goes astray with tired jokes and puns, no one seems to care... Yet once we finally strike a meaningful and constructive conversation about the matter at hand, it is quickly stiflled by bitter sarcasm and accusing people like devarious of being "know-it-alls" or assuming that they know nothing of what they are talking about (which couldn't be further from the truth). 12
SOBwasaSOB Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 I do not mind a little off topic banter but I agree the bickering and slams at people is annoying. I think with the way the seats sort of recline clearance will not be an issue but I am not in the know. I do wonder if there will be a height limit for tall people though. 10
fyrfyter Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 Latest Banshee construction time lapse shows them digging out large quantities of dirt underneath the low spots in the track. You can see how flush to the ground the pilings start out and see how exposed they end. Crisis averted. 6
FoF96" Posted December 17, 2013 Posted December 17, 2013 Well shoot, and here I was wanting to be able to scrape my feet on the ground, guess that won't be happening anymore 4
SOBwasaSOB Posted December 17, 2013 Posted December 17, 2013 Well I suppose I was right and wrong haha
mikejenkins1 Posted December 17, 2013 Posted December 17, 2013 So where in the video is the digging and what area? I see lots of activity at the station.
CoastersRZ Posted December 17, 2013 Posted December 17, 2013 Looks like Clifford Jr. has awaken from slumber and is moving around this morning.
fyrfyter Posted December 17, 2013 Posted December 17, 2013 So where in the video is the digging and what area? I see lots of activity at the station. Throughout the video. Look at both low spots under the track. You can see them digging with a skid steer & a small track hoe. Judging by the looks of things, I think they removed as little as possible to keep it close to the ground. I would guess somewhere in the 3-4' range was removed. It's hardly noticeable from the time lapse due to the distance away from the site, but there are other areas dirt was moved as well. I think they are trying to get underneath the station weatherproof. I suspect they need to pour concrete & then begin installing the electro mechanical systems & PLCs. 1
mikejenkins1 Posted December 17, 2013 Posted December 17, 2013 Yeah there is definite work from Cifford Jr. Steel construction is back in action! 2
Gplez90 Posted December 17, 2013 Posted December 17, 2013 Our first sight of vertical construction in about four weeks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3
davidw Posted December 17, 2013 Posted December 17, 2013 wow, already 4 supports installed, and they've only been at it for about an hour 2
fyrfyter Posted December 17, 2013 Posted December 17, 2013 wow, already 4 supports installed, and they've only been at it for about an hour With temps warming this week, everyone will probably haul and get as much done as possible. Before the rains come, we should be able to spike into the upper 50s, if not low 60s. Then next week cold sets in again. To reinforce the video, I found this picture online. This pretty much confirms my previous thoughts that they had removed 3-4 feet of dirt under the lowest parts of the track, to allow for safe travel throughout the circuit. 11
Outdoor Man Posted December 17, 2013 Posted December 17, 2013 thinking there will need to be some SERIOUS trim-break action before this section. ABORT!!!!!!!!!!!! 9
Gplez90 Posted December 17, 2013 Posted December 17, 2013 The drop into that valley is going to be intense!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5
LoraX Posted December 17, 2013 Posted December 17, 2013 That first drop is a doozie! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4
DontWantToWait42mar0 Posted December 17, 2013 Posted December 17, 2013 I'm head over heels about Banshee. Looking forward to vice versa. 9
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