Change the Trains of One Coaster

[SonofBaconator]

You have the opportunity to change the trains on one coaster at KI. Which one do you chose and why? Per usual I add all current coasters to avoid bias. 

[MDMC01]

I chose Diamondback. Although the "wing" seats were a cool feature when it first opened, I now wonder how Diamondback would be with standard 4-across trains. Maybe they could keep two trains as is and bring one standard train in as an experiment.

Also, non-KI related, Skyrush. I think that ride would be an instant Top 10 for me if they just fixed those thigh-crushing restraints! I mean, I get why they are there due to the intense forces of the ride, but a maybe something similar to a T-Bar (Millennium Force) or even Maverick's newer vest restraints could work.

[goettablitz]

I vote Banshee.  I am not a fan of the vests.  They make me feel clostrophobic and it really does not have any quick transitions that i see could be head banging moments.  Lastly it is the only B&M invert that i feel has a really bad rough rattle and i suspect it may be the trains.

[CoasterJack]

I voted Flight of Fear. Even though the current lap bars are loads better than the overhead restraints, there's still room for improvement. Flight of Fear always has a long line, and if it had an extra train, they could potentially launch after the train clears the MCBR. Also I think part of this coaster's roughness is the small claustrophobic trains. Especially for a taller guy, these trains are the least comfortable in the park, I'd even go as far to say worse than Invertigo.

[silver2005]

I want Invertigo, but I'm not sure how willing Vekoma would be to make up new trains with their vest system, especially for such a rare model. 

[DiamondBeast]

I choose The Beast. I don't like the idea of millennium flyers since I feel they wouldn't be heavy enough to keep the classic Beast rumble. I think they should make the cars like Tornado at Adventureland. Put in a lot of padding that helps you stay comfortable while the ride is shaking and get rid of the divider. And of course (truly cannot stress this enough) bring back the buzz bars! The newer lap bars really pin you in and are very unfriendly to bigger guests.  

 

  

 

[flightoffear1996]

Some floor less trains on mystic could be fun 

[Cedar Fair Fanboy]

On 11/7/2020 at 8:42 PM, flightoffear1996 said:

Some floor less trains on mystic could be fun 

not that fun.

[rhyano]

I have to go Diamondback to normal four across trains.

[Gordon Bombay]

I'd love to see something like Millennium Flyers or Trimberliners on The Racer along with a refresh of the original paint scheme, some retracking, re-vamp of the station, etc. 

[BoddaH1994]

14 hours ago, Gordon Bombay said:

I'd love to see something like Millennium Flyers or Trimberliners on The Racer along with a refresh of the original paint scheme, some retracking, re-vamp of the station, etc. 

I mean, if you’re willing to ditch the PTCs on a classic you might as well put Millennium Flyers or Timberliners on The Beast. I think it might actually benefit more. 

[Sixflags82]

imo I think that Diamondback is great as is with its current trains the whip over the hills from the long trains is great

[IndyGuy4KI]

20 minutes ago, Sixflags82 said:

imo I think that Diamondback is great as is with its current trains the whip over the hills from the long trains is great

I agree, I love the outside seats and the way you feel on those trains.

[Gordon Bombay]

1 hour ago, BoddaH1994 said:

I mean, if you’re willing to ditch the PTCs on a classic you might as well put Millennium Flyers or Timberliners on The Beast. I think it might actually benefit more. 

If it improves the ride, I'd be all for it. Beast and Racer are both great coasters, but the rides are a bit hampered by the fact that the experience is so dissimilar depending on where you sit (middle row of a car above no wheels is great, front row on a wheel is ok, back row on a wheel can be awful) and that the individual lap bars are awkwardly shaped. 

Not sure about the engineering behind it all and how articulated trains would run, but even the visual appearance of some fresh trains would nice alongside a general revamp of The Racer. 

[IndyGuy4KI]

7 minutes ago, Gordon Bombay said:

If it improves the ride, I'd be all for it. Beast and Racer are both great coasters, but the rides are a bit hampered by the fact that the experience is so dissimilar depending on where you sit (middle row of a car above no wheels is great, front row on a wheel is ok, back row on a wheel can be awful) and that the individual lap bars are awkwardly shaped. 

Not sure about the engineering behind it all and how articulated trains would run, but even the visual appearance of some fresh trains would nice alongside a general revamp of The Racer. 

The bad part is Racer is most expensive coaster to do that since they would need 4 trains. Maybe they can get a Black Friday sale,  buy 3 get one free? 

[Gordon Bombay]

28 minutes ago, IndyGuy4KI said:

The bad part is Racer is most expensive coaster to do that since they would need 4 trains. Maybe they can get a Black Friday sale,  buy 3 get one free? 

Knowing Cedar Fair, they'd probably opt for the deal on used Gerstauler wood coaster trains. ;-) 

[Tr0y]

I choose The Bat. Vekoma designed floorless swinging suspended trains to replace old Arrow swinging suspended trains. There are currently 2 being used on Vampire at Chessington Worlds of Adventure. 

[CoasterJack]

5 minutes ago, Tr0y said:

I choose The Bat. Vekoma designed floorless swinging suspended trains to replace old Arrow swinging suspended trains. There are currently 2 being used on Vampire at Chessington Worlds of Adventure. 

I definitely think that would be cool for something different and maybe add a smoother experience, but I feel like the arrow swinging trains give The Bat part of its unique charm. 

[Kodistict]

I wouldn't change the train of Orion, but I would definitely change the colors. I think the only train that really reflects the theme and looks good is the silver train. Maybe add more grey/black to the other ones.