JubJester Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 So I left line of WindSeeker because it got stuck at the top (completely other story). So I decided to go towards The Beast but when I was passing Vortex I heard this loud screeching noise. I noticed when I looked it just came out of the corkscrews so I decided to watch it go through another run. When it reached the point of the corkscrew when you're upside down it made the noice again and there were sparks or something coming out of the wheels. Does this meaning it might be nearing its end or does it just need refurbishment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterMyths79 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 While for sure it is not the end of this steel beast, it could use a refurbishment (in my opinion). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 All rides at Kings Island undergo regular maintenance. Some parts, such as the wheels of roller coaster trains, are replaced periodically. If you think that a ride sounds different than normal, definitely inform a ride operator. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Sounds like a bad wheel. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubJester Posted October 10, 2014 Author Share Posted October 10, 2014 Yea. Thats what im thinking. Refurbishment or a bad wheel. I for sure knew it wasn't going to be an "ending" factor but I just wanted to know what you guys thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubJester Posted October 10, 2014 Author Share Posted October 10, 2014 All rides at Kings Island undergo regular maintenance. Some parts, such as the wheels of roller coaster trains, are replaced periodically. If you think that a ride sounds different than normal, definitely inform a ride operator. yea. The sound was very loud and people went over to the maintenance workers who just happened to be finishing up work for the broken down WindSeeker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 It was running well on Sunday just a little slower than usual to do the cooler weather and the empty trains. We rode 4 times in a row without leaving our seats. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 They're all mechanical devices like anything else. A lot of times things like temperature, moisture in the air, and other environmental conditions can affect the way a roller coaster behaves. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Wheels on Vortex can be replaced relatively quickly, too. As I recall from a previous KIC meetup, a wheel replacement on Vortex happened while another group was in line for it, and took roughly the same amount of time that it took jcgoble3 and I to ride Flight of Fear (with a skip-the-line pass). So basically, if the issue is that a wheel needs replaced, it isn't a repair that would likely put the train out of commission for a great length of time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Kinda Guy Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 ...but when I was passing Vortex I heard this loud screeching go towards Tnoise. I noticed when I looked it just came out of the corkscrews so I decided to watch it go through another run. When it reached the point of the corkscrew when you're upside down it made the noice again and there were sparks or something coming out of the wheels.... I believe the squeeling wheels but I'm calling bull**** on your claim of "sparks or something coming out of the wheels." 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubJester Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 ...but when I was passing Vortex I heard this loud screeching go towards Tnoise. I noticed when I looked it just came out of the corkscrews so I decided to watch it go through another run. When it reached the point of the corkscrew when you're upside down it made the noice again and there were sparks or something coming out of the wheels.... I believe the squeeling wheels but I'm calling bull**** on your claim of "sparks or something coming out of the wheels." What ever makes you sleep at night. I was the one there The weels had sparks around that area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark6495 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Well if the ride was sparking I'm sure it would have been shut down. Also if it was sparking, I'm sure it would have been reported by more than 1 unknown person who is new to a fan blog. Also if it was sparking I would hope you would have reported it to someone. Was it sparking because the steel was grinding against the concrete as it sank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubJester Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 It was reported by several people. And I did report it to someone. They did shut it down for a bit and they re opened it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubJester Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 Im not trying to bring a whole drama case into this. I'm just posting something that I witnessed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalefan Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Well if the ride was sparking I'm sure it would have been shut down. Also if it was sparking, I'm sure it would have been reported by more than 1 unknown person who is new to a fan blog. Also if it was sparking I would hope you would have reported it to someone. Was it sparking because the steel was grinding against the concrete as it sank? You had no reason to say that. Putting down someone new makes the rest of us look bad. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Wheels on Vortex can be replaced relatively quickly, too. As I recall from a previous KIC meetup, a wheel replacement on Vortex happened while another group was in line for it, and took roughly the same amount of time that it took jcgoble3 and I to ride Flight of Fear (with a skip-the-line pass). So basically, if the issue is that a wheel needs replaced, it isn't a repair that would likely put the train out of commission for a great length of time. I remember that. I was one of the members who stayed in line waiting on the wheel to be changed. It was about the same time it takes to pull off and back on a tire on a car. I think it took them longer to run the test cycles than to change that bad wheel. We waited about 15 to 20 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubJester Posted October 13, 2014 Author Share Posted October 13, 2014 Wheels on Vortex can be replaced relatively quickly, too. As I recall from a previous KIC meetup, a wheel replacement on Vortex happened while another group was in line for it, and took roughly the same amount of time that it took jcgoble3 and I to ride Flight of Fear (with a skip-the-line pass). So basically, if the issue is that a wheel needs replaced, it isn't a repair that would likely put the train out of commission for a great length of time. I remember that. I was one of the members who stayed in line waiting on the wheel to be changed. It was about the same time it takes to pull off and back on a tire on a car. I think it took them longer to run the test cycles than to change that bad wheel. We waited about 15 to 20 Wheels on Vortex can be replaced relatively quickly, too. As I recall from a previous KIC meetup, a wheel replacement on Vortex happened while another group was in line for it, and took roughly the same amount of time that it took jcgoble3 and I to ride Flight of Fear (with a skip-the-line pass). So basically, if the issue is that a wheel needs replaced, it isn't a repair that would likely put the train out of commission for a great length of time. I remember that. I was one of the members who stayed in line waiting on the wheel to be changed. It was about the same time it takes to pull off and back on a tire on a car. I think it took them longer to run the test cycles than to change that bad wheel. We waited about 15 to 20 minutes. What was the process of switching the wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Wheels on Vortex can be replaced relatively quickly, too. As I recall from a previous KIC meetup, a wheel replacement on Vortex happened while another group was in line for it, and took roughly the same amount of time that it took jcgoble3 and I to ride Flight of Fear (with a skip-the-line pass). So basically, if the issue is that a wheel needs replaced, it isn't a repair that would likely put the train out of commission for a great length of time. I remember that. I was one of the members who stayed in line waiting on the wheel to be changed. It was about the same time it takes to pull off and back on a tire on a car. I think it took them longer to run the test cycles than to change that bad wheel. We waited about 15 to 20 Wheels on Vortex can be replaced relatively quickly, too. As I recall from a previous KIC meetup, a wheel replacement on Vortex happened while another group was in line for it, and took roughly the same amount of time that it took jcgoble3 and I to ride Flight of Fear (with a skip-the-line pass). So basically, if the issue is that a wheel needs replaced, it isn't a repair that would likely put the train out of commission for a great length of time. I remember that. I was one of the members who stayed in line waiting on the wheel to be changed. It was about the same time it takes to pull off and back on a tire on a car. I think it took them longer to run the test cycles than to change that bad wheel. We waited about 15 to 20 minutes. What was the process of switching the wheel? Not sure, could not see much from where we were! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Sparks? Maybe Michael Bay is secretly filming a movie here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubJester Posted October 13, 2014 Author Share Posted October 13, 2014 Sparks? Maybe Michael Bay is secretly filming a movie here. ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voicetek Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 ^Maybe The Vortex is going to be a new Transformer in Transformers 5? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dtk1376 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Would be pretty cool to see The Vortex transform into a Transformer but then end up sinking into the ground and not able to get out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian Job 2005 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Just curious how long was WindSeeker stuck? And did it get stuck at the very top of the tower or halfway or...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubJester Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 Just curious how long was WindSeeker stuck? And did it get stuck at the very top of the tower or halfway or...? It got stuck at the top for about 15 minutes. Then it took 5 - 10 minutes to get it lowed down (they were lowering it slow) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I would be more concerned with the fact Vortex is sinking rather than a squeaking wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 But the squeaking wheel always gets the grease. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoor Man Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Just curious how long was WindSeeker stuck? And did it get stuck at the very top of the tower or halfway or...? It got stuck at the top for about 15 minutes. Then it took 5 - 10 minutes to get it lowed down (they were lowering it slow) Exhibit "A" why I've likely taken my last WindSeeker ride. Not sure the average lifespan of a Steel Coaster, BUT- Vortex is approaching 30 years of age. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 During the last 2 Fridays (10/10 and 10/17), I found Vortex to be running as usual, that includes no weird sounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron88stang Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Just curious how long was WindSeeker stuck? And did it get stuck at the very top of the tower or halfway or...? It got stuck at the top for about 15 minutes. Then it took 5 - 10 minutes to get it lowed down (they were lowering it slow) At least this particular WindSeeker has not had multi-hour evacs like most of the others. At least none that I have heard of. I wonder if something has been changed to make the lowering process quicker than it first was when the other parks had people stuck at the top for 2 and 3 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoChickens Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Last Friday I had a very enjoyable ride on Vortex. 5-1 was as smooth as I can remember it ever being. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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