Just looking at this thing makes the hair stand up on my spine...and when I watched the video, I had tears in my eyes...
Call me a fool if you want to, but as a coaster junkie this is pure heaven!
First, pretend two trains are actually one train. Given an interval of 40 seconds, that means two trains every 80 seconds, which of course is not a big deal for most rides.
Load the two trains at the same time, then push them out. The first train launches, the second one just 30 to 40 seconds later. By that time, the next two trains are ready to go. Queue them up and repeat.
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Anyway, I'm sure Intamin and CP have considered all of this, but I dunno I just can't put my finger on it.....
Jeff, that might have been the best way to describe how this thing will work.
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In fact, I was a little surprised to see the stabilizer on the back with those big wheels.
The way Jeff describes the operation, it would be sweet to be in the front seat of the 2nd train, and see the 1st one blasted forward, in front of you. I've known how awesome this ride was going to be since May-June, and it was just kicked up a notch by seeing the ride's description and trains! Can't wait until May!.
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What is most anticipated event of 2003? the debut of # 16, the release of Metallica's new album, the release of Terminator 3, or the release of Matrix:Reloaded...tough call.
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First CP Visit: 1970
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"I can't make a movie or write a song either, but that doesn't mean I'm not entitled to think they suck."
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>>A Pre shut-up to anyone who dosen't like the name. Deal, they are not changing it.<<
Moving 32 people off and on in 80 seconds should not be a problem. They can even cheat a little and roll the second train a few seconds after the first leaves. Magnum handles 36 people every 70-80 seconds with ease on three trains.
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What is most anticipated event of 2003? the debut of # 16, the release of Metallica's new album, the release of Terminator 3, or the release of Matrix:Reloaded...tough call.
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Rotunda_Chillin said:
While the trains do look awesome, don't you think this one would look better :)
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LMAO!!!! Thats hilarious but it wouldn't be the same without the giant rotating McDonald's above the coaster.
I was wondering too about how a six train operation could happen. But Jeffs explanation of it really helps. I never would've thought a six-train operation would be possible on any coaster (with the exception of wildmouse, wildcats, etc). Before the announcement I knew that there would most likely be 2 trains, maybe even 3 trains, but I never thought that there would be a 6 train operation on a rollercoaster that is 2800 ft long.
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