flightoffear1996 Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 I was browing the internet at school and I found this Does anyone know what happened? I know this pic was from awhile go but I would still like to know what happened. Quote
pkikid Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 What park was it from? Looks like the brakes failed but if I had some more info, I might be able to help you. Email me with some more details on that pic and I 'll see what I can do US ARMY!! BE ALL YOU CAN BE!! Quote
pkikid Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 Yeah I just went to that coaster website -- all it says is that they were working on a stuck train. Must have been before it opened to the public or during a a morning test run. Don't look like there was anyone on it when this occured, so at least there were no injuries. But you know a big operation like PKI hates bad publicity, especially when its a major attraction. Sorry but thats all the info I could 'dig up'. US ARMY!! BE ALL YOU CAN BE!! Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted May 12, 2005 Author Posted May 12, 2005 Yea I know that it got stuck but I just wish I knew what would have caused it cause that spot is pretty high speed. Quote
pkikid Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 There could be many things to contribute to that getting stuck. Brakes being too tight, not releasing properly, emergancy brakes kicking in, (which probably what it was because that happens on The Vortex every year at least once LOL), too cold to run it , wheels not being oiled, anything. Sorry that I couldn't be more help. US ARMY!! BE ALL YOU CAN BE!! Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted May 12, 2005 Author Posted May 12, 2005 I don't think it would be an E break because there are no Ebrakes on the ride before that part of the ride if you knwo what i mean. Quote
pkikid Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 What part of the ride is it? Is it by the lift hill, or at the "rose bowl" turns? US ARMY!! BE ALL YOU CAN BE!! Quote
pkikid Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 Also looks like they are more intently looking underneath the train, so it might be the wheels---it was taken in 2000, so the wheels were not really up-to-par and they were having trouble with the speed of the trains, so it might be where the wheels failed, probably broke off, causing it to skid to a stop. US ARMY!! BE ALL YOU CAN BE!! . Quote
PKI Punk Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 Probably happened during a morning run/first run of the day. Coaster generally run rather slow in the mornings. Quote
BoddaH1994 Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 I've seen other pictures from 2000 of SOB being valleyed in the helix. It's a coaster, it happens. Quote
Oldiesmann Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 As I posted on the other PKI forum... http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/...011400_03.shtml Quote
PkiCGuest Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 That was on the construction of the Lift superstructure. I was there and saw the damage one time. Quote
CoastersRZ Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 Right before the ride opened to the public, one of the trains valleyed in the first helix. They had to cancel a preview day they had scheduled for pass holders. Although they said lightning stuck the ride`s electrical system, which led to part of the delayed opening. No, the wheels did not break off, as was mentioned above. Several coasters valley during the early season, because things are not broken in and sometimes the grease on the trains takes a while before it softens up. Quote
Gordon Bombay Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 That picture of SOB was probably when they are constructing it, I wouldnt be worried about it not being safe now. Interesting find though. Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted May 13, 2005 Author Posted May 13, 2005 Yea I know that it is safe I just wondering what the hell would have caused it. Quote
Dolt932 Posted May 16, 2005 Posted May 16, 2005 Probably happened during a morning run/first run of the day. Coaster generally run rather slow in the mornings. Alls I'm going to say is that PKI PUNK knows what’s he’s talking about. Quote
Gordon Bombay Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 If you don't know then don't ask Its fine that he asked, if you dont know something you ask a question, its that simple. Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted May 17, 2005 Author Posted May 17, 2005 I know that is was safe but I didnt know what had happened. Quote
FOF/Z 4-ever Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 My guess is like any other ride, it broke down for now appreant reason. If it was in 2000, then they had bugs to work out just like TR:TR. Quote
MarketingExpress Posted May 23, 2005 Posted May 23, 2005 If you don't know then don't ask Its fine that he asked, if you dont know something you ask a question, its that simple. Im just saying that employees are not allowed to disclose information on here without their job being threatened. Quote
BoddaH1994 Posted May 23, 2005 Posted May 23, 2005 If you don't know then don't ask Its fine that he asked, if you dont know something you ask a question, its that simple. Im just saying that employees are not allowed to disclose information on here without their job being threatened. Still no excuse to be rude to him. If you're not allowed to answer, just don't answer. It's really just that simple. Quote
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