nicksterbixter Posted June 21, 2007 Posted June 21, 2007 I was at the park yesterday and saw them putting the trains on the track at the space where they store the extra trains. I saw it from eXtreme Skyflyer and there were a bunch of workers there too.
Delirium_Guy Posted June 21, 2007 Posted June 21, 2007 It wasn't a pull through that I witnessed. It was a train filled with the water dummies doing a cycle. I believe Ryan has some pics as he called me as I was on my way to the Park. The new trains look so odd running the tracks as they are significantly shorter than the old ones. I only saw one cycle from the Firehawk queue. - Todd
padfoot714 Posted June 21, 2007 Posted June 21, 2007 It wasn't a pull through that I witnessed. It was a train filled with the water dummies doing a cycle. I believe Ryan has some pics as he called me as I was on my way to the Park. The new trains look so odd running the tracks as they are significantly shorter than the old ones. I only saw one cycle from the Firehawk queue. - Todd I noticed that the trains looked really short as well. It looked like there were only 12 seats! The pictures of Hurricane at Myrtle Beach show trains that are twice as long.
PKIVortex Posted June 21, 2007 Posted June 21, 2007 Yeah I'm wondering if they are only this short for testing purposes. They are no way those are the final length of the train. I don't see anyway a train that short even being able to finish the course.
iChase Posted June 21, 2007 Posted June 21, 2007 I noticed that the trains looked really short as well. It looked like there were only 12 seats! The pictures of Hurricane at Myrtle Beach show trains that are twice as long. Hey, they wanted light.
Browntggrr Posted June 21, 2007 Posted June 21, 2007 Yeah I'm wondering if they are only this short for testing purposes. I am not an engineer, but I would have to imagine that to get an accurate test you would need the entire train that you intend on operating. Unless this was just the test to see on how the track gauging modifications came out, and how it will glide *snicker, snicker* on the track.
Hendrick Posted June 21, 2007 Posted June 21, 2007 Well, they had 6 cars per train for two trains on the Hurricane. Now they have a 4 car train. Could we see 3 4car trains?
Jamesv7 Posted June 21, 2007 Posted June 21, 2007 I only see a 3 car train. I don't no if they would be able to run 3 trains or Even 4.
corn4ahead Posted June 21, 2007 Posted June 21, 2007 There is no way this is going to be the final length. They would have to do station modification and everything. Why would they spend the extra money???
Browntggrr Posted June 21, 2007 Posted June 21, 2007 ^Station modification? That is the easy part. Adjusting prox switches, photo eyes, blocks etc. would be more of a concern. And never say never. If a 3 car train is what it takes to get the multi-million dollar lawn ornament operating, you can bet your pressed SoB logo coin that is exactly what CF will do.
corn4ahead Posted June 21, 2007 Posted June 21, 2007 I think a 3 car train would significantly increase loading times. Which is bad.
Coasterfan Posted June 21, 2007 Posted June 21, 2007 Is it just me or did they keep the old lap bars on those trains? If they did that first drop is going to be awsome!
DropZone99 Posted June 21, 2007 Author Posted June 21, 2007 I really hope SOB trains aren't going to be 3 cars long. It'll look really strange like Maverick's trains.
RWildman424 Posted June 21, 2007 Posted June 21, 2007 They were probably just using three cars so they could pull it through the track and make sure nothing hit anything. With the modified wheels, who knows what they might hit...if anything, which is why they do that test. And...instead of using one car like most pull throughs, they used three to make sure the joints could pivot and rotate to make it all the way around the track and not wedge itself somewhere half way through.
Delirium_Guy Posted June 21, 2007 Posted June 21, 2007 They were probably just using three cars so they could pull it through the track and make sure nothing hit anything. With the modified wheels, who knows what they might hit...if anything, which is why they do that test. And...instead of using one car like most pull throughs, they used three to make sure the joints could pivot and rotate to make it all the way around the track and not wedge itself somewhere half way through. The train that I saw on the circuit AND parked in the station later in the evening was the full train. We counted 6 cars from our viewing from the tower. So, they really do just look that short :-) And once again, this was NOT a pull through but a full cycling of the train. - Todd
corn4ahead Posted June 21, 2007 Posted June 21, 2007 They were probably just using three cars so they could pull it through the track and make sure nothing hit anything. With the modified wheels, who knows what they might hit...if anything, which is why they do that test. And...instead of using one car like most pull throughs, they used three to make sure the joints could pivot and rotate to make it all the way around the track and not wedge itself somewhere half way through. The train that I saw on the circuit AND parked in the station later in the evening was the full train. We counted 6 cars from our viewing from the tower. So, they really do just look that short :-) And once again, this was NOT a pull through but a full cycling of the train. - Todd With all 6 cars???
Ronnie Posted June 21, 2007 Posted June 21, 2007 With all 6 cars??? Just left KI. There is a full train on the loading station and yes, it has all 6 cars and full of water dummies. Also, there are no headrests, but cannot see the restraint system. I snapped a couple of nice close-ups and will post them when I get home.
The Interpreter Posted June 21, 2007 Posted June 21, 2007 The restraint system is the typical Gerstlauer u-bars, no doubt with seatbelts added.... And when Todd aka Delirium_Guy tells you what he saw, you can take it to the bank. Much like certain others here. . .
oysterman Posted June 22, 2007 Posted June 22, 2007 yea i was working ActionBlast today, and saw SoB test run for a while, the trains were red...looked pretty good, hopefully this means it will open soon!
corn4ahead Posted June 22, 2007 Posted June 22, 2007 Was a pull through or was it running under its own power???
tubaman Posted June 22, 2007 Posted June 22, 2007 Gosh, the restraints on the trains do not look overly comfortable.
iChase Posted June 22, 2007 Posted June 22, 2007 Saw it today too. Six cars, four people to a car. While I'm here I'll rant. I hate stupid people. I was standing someone in line for Firehawk today and she asks me what I think of "The "Son of "The" Beast (grr). I replied with I can't wait 'til it reopens. This was followed by a reaction of "Oh, no, no ,no, they're tearing it down." To which I said they aren't they just got the new trains and have started testing. Then she said, "Well, last I heard they were tearing it down because someone died on it last summer." I then proceeded to explain the cracked vertical timber and that there were many injuries but none fatal. I decided to give up there when she was still adamant that it was being demolished. I didn't want a woman with more armpit hair than me to begin getting ****ed. Where do people hear this stuff? Arg!
PKIVortex Posted June 22, 2007 Posted June 22, 2007 Rumors, people love to start Rumors. All it takes is one person telling someone false information and it gets around like crazy.
tubaman Posted June 22, 2007 Posted June 22, 2007 So did you hear that Vortex is sinking? I'm looking forward to SoB being open again. Who knows, maybe I will find it to me a much more enjoyable experience this time around.
PKIVortex Posted June 22, 2007 Posted June 22, 2007 I hope for the same thing too. I just don't want KI to waste all of this money on this ride if it's not going to make it better. Just think what they could build instead. I understand though if they do decided to ever remove SOB that it will take money to demolish and clean up the ride area. I just hope they get it right this time.
BoddaH1994 Posted June 22, 2007 Posted June 22, 2007 Saw it today too. Six cars, four people to a car. While I'm here I'll rant. I hate stupid people. I was standing someone in line for Firehawk today and she asks me what I think of "The "Son of "The" Beast (grr). I replied with I can't wait 'til it reopens. This was followed by a reaction of "Oh, no, no ,no, they're tearing it down." To which I said they aren't they just got the new trains and have started testing. Then she said, "Well, last I heard they were tearing it down because someone died on it last summer." I then proceeded to explain the cracked vertical timber and that there were many injuries but none fatal. I decided to give up there when she was still adamant that it was being demolished. I didn't want a woman with more armpit hair than me to begin getting ****ed. Where do people hear this stuff? Arg! I had a similar experience a few weeks ago. I was talking to someone about the SOB thing (setting things straight -- he thought someone died on it too) and I continued the conversation with the guy from the Eiffel Tower elevator all the way down to the ground level. I guess some lady overheard me talking and came up to me and started telling me about a bad experience she had at one of the food stands. I was just like, "Ma'am, I don't work here." Wasn't there a car commercial that was almost exactly like that?
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