Colonel_SoB_fan Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 You probably won't see them on site until time for testing. 1 Quote
CoasterMyths79 Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 As tweeted by KI a few minutes ago, the train has arrived! 4 Quote
APE Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 I like knowing that, but I want a picture! 2 Quote
CoasterMyths79 Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>They're here!</p>— Kings Island (@KingsIslandPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/KingsIslandPR/statuses/431092300844761089">February 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Check it out courtesy of KingsIslandPR! 2 Quote
CoasterMyths79 Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 I would like to catch a glimpse of them, but the webcam is wet and probably got its screen frosted. 1 Quote
calakapepe Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 What are you talking about? It's fine. Seriously. 9 Quote
sikkinixx99 Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 Don posted a picture of the train in the truck trailer I can't figure out how to post it But they still have to be put together by the Kings Island Maintenance 3 Quote
TheBEASTunchained Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 @KingsIslandPR on Twitter: "The first train for the new Banshee roller coaster arrived this morning." Photo : Don Helbig / Kings Island via Twitter 11 Quote
Sonofbeast2.0 Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 She will be testing before you know it! Not much longer till opening day/media day! 5 Quote
IndyGuy4KI Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 So I wonder; before they do a test run, do they have to inspect them again, re-torque all the bolts and all? I would think they would, but just wondering.. 4 Quote
TheBEASTunchained Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 @KingsIslandPR on Twitter: "The first car of a Banshee train is out of the delivery truck container." Photo : Don Helbig / Kings Island via Twitter 9 Quote
Thrill_Biscuit Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 Is Don using an extremely powerful lens, or are they unloading the cars way over by the Picnic Grove? EDIT - I get it.. the workshop. Until I read what was on the sign, I was trying to figure out where near Banshee this picture was taken... 3 Quote
calakapepe Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 I didn't realize we'd be oriented to the side while riding this coaster! 6 Quote
Thrill_Biscuit Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 I know, right? Maybe it's a turn-and-lock, packing configuration of some sort. Or, maaaaybeeee.... the forward orientation in the CGI videos was just a.... diversion? 7 Quote
sikkinixx99 Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 I'm curious as to the color of the 1st train 1 Quote
TTD-120-420 Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 If it is anything like Griffon, the wheel components swivel and pivot 360 degrees. It was probably easier to ship them sideways. 3 Quote
KIfan73 Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 I would love to know the price of one of those trains. My guess it would have the price tag of a very high end sports car. I'm sure it has the engineering to match, as well. 4 Quote
Thrill_Biscuit Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 If it is anything like Griffon, the wheel components swivel and pivot 360 degrees. It was probably easier to **** them sideways. I know that the automatic censor is set pretty high, but I can't for the life of me figure out what word could possibly have been replaced here! 3 Quote
MantisMan Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 Term for a male chicken? Edit : yes...a rooster. 3 Quote
Thrill_Biscuit Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 LOL, That makes sense. So does "Ship," with a slight, albeit hilarious typo involved in the delivery? Reminds me of when I once sent out an e-mail to the entire leadership team at the company I used to work for. The common, courteous exit salutation was "Regards." Unfortunately for me, the "g" button is pressed using the same finger as... "t". Legendary. 12 Quote
TheBEASTunchained Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 @KIGMGREG on Twitter: "Maybe a sleigh would have been better in the snow but happy to receive our first #Banshee train!" Photo : Greg Scheid via Twitter 11 Quote
Thrill_Biscuit Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 Probably KIGMGreg, or KingsIslandPR? 3 Quote
TTD-120-420 Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 Haha, it was supposed to be "ship." Whoops. Quote
calakapepe Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 Why do we have two threads with the same content being posted at the same time? Does the arrival of a Banshee train not pertain to Banshee construction progress or what? 2 Quote
TombRaiderFTW Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 LOL, That makes sense. So does "Ship," with a slight, albeit hilarious typo involved in the delivery? Reminds me of when I once sent out an e-mail to the entire leadership team at the company I used to work for. The common, courteous exit salutation was "Regards." Unfortunately for me, the "g" button is pressed using the same finger as... "t". Legendary. I literally cringed reading that. I think I have nightmares that go like that. 3 Quote
TeTe27 Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 These seats don't look very "fluffy" friendly...I'm not that large of a person but I'm wondering if I'll even fit!!!! 2 Quote
BB1 Posted February 6, 2014 Posted February 6, 2014 For the community of coaster enthusiasts who are 6+ ft, I hope it will be comfortable, but with the reports already, I don't believe it will be an issue. 1 Quote
homestar92 Posted February 6, 2014 Posted February 6, 2014 These seats don't look very "fluffy" friendly...I'm not that large of a person but I'm wondering if I'll even fit!!!! The vests look small, but the top part can pull out like a seatbelt, and that's how it form-fits to the rider. As for comparisons to existing rides, here's the best I can do: When I went to Cedar Point with my dad, he did not fit on Gatekeeper (even in row 4), but it was very, very close. Banshee uses the same restraints as Gatekeeper. On the other hand, he DID fit on Corkscrew, but by an incredibly small margin. Corkscrew uses the same restraints as Vortex. So basically, if you can get on Vortex without too much effort, Banshee shouldn't be a problem (at least in row 4). Your mileage may vary. I should probably clarify that row 4 has seatbelts that are about an inch to an inch and a half longer than the other rows. 2 Quote
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