Construction Timeline...

They gave the impression that is would come down in one piece. I'm not sure how else you would do that safely besides precision explosives.

True.

Of course, any method of destruction for the ride is going to be risky.

Well how do other observation towers come down? Geauga Lake's had to come down so how was that done? It is easier to let it fall there though.

Geauga's was disassembled for potential future use by the buyer. Although, one of the Intamin First Gen Free fall rides (ala Demon Drop) was taken down via precision explosives and was allowed to fall.

Maverick00 said:
Well how do other observation towers come down? Geauga Lake's had to come down so how was that done? It is easier to let it fall there though.

This might answer your question: http://geaugalaketoday.freepowerboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1714

That's still around? What do they talk about now that Dick is retired?

Jeff said:
That's still around? What do they talk about now that Dick is retired?

Looking around the forum, that's all they still talk about...

Jason Hammond said:
Geauga's was disassembled for potential future use by the buyer. Although, one of the Intamin First Gen Free fall rides (ala Demon Drop) was taken down via precision explosives and was allowed to fall.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSK30Cx0HQ0

Or a better video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymt4Ma4gDuQ

for the steel track is it going to be essembled likemf or is it going to be welded and form on site and have we found out about the lift hill i heard that its going to be a chain and not a wire like mf i would think to make it smooth they would have the wire cable or what they do for the maverick either this ride is going to kick ass

No, it will suck--it will need waaaaayyyyyy more punctuation. :)

I think I will take a chance on answering your "questions"

1 - Bolliger & Mabillard make pre-fabricated track sections. They are welded and assembled in a factory, shipped to the construction site and bolted in place. The days of hand bent on site track (ala Magnum) are a thing of the past.

2 - Bolliger & Mabillard use chain lifts. Only one ride of theirs (that I know of) does not. The lift for that coaster (Incredible Hulk) was designed and built by someone else.

B&M even said that they will never use cable/launch systems because they are "to risky" and have to many variables.

In think you'll see that change in the next few years.

Why do you say that?^

I believe that will change within a few years as well, because that statement was made prior to the use of LSMs as a means of propulsion for a roller coaster. LSM technology not only can provide the force needed to get a very heavy B&M train moving, but it also has very few moving parts (0 to be exact). Those two reasons I believe would make it a very attractive option for B&M to look into. The main reason I can see them not pursuing it though would be the far more complex control system that an LSM coaster requires. So if B&M do decide to create their own launch I believe it will be using LSM technology, but until then I'm perfectly okay with their chain lifts.

CP fanatic 2400 said:it also has very few moving parts (0 to be exact).

This is also an issue. Moving parts are relatively easy to troubleshoot and replace, whereas the LSM stuff is way more complex and therefor harder and more expensive to maintain.

I think an LMS would be cool. But, davidw is true.

Jason Hammond said:
Erection of steel to be completed by february
Clear the ride by march

Jason, when you say erection of steel to be completed by February, do you mean the track will all be complete and put together by then? How far do you think they will be in three weeks?

^ Why do some of you get so hung up on exact dates? Even if you're in town, why does it matter how much will be done by December 20? I mean I'm as excited as the next guy but everyone wants to know exactly when something's gonna be done by. If you have have the time, just check the webcam from time to time.

Do you plan on sneaking in the parking lot to take photos? I don't think they would allow you to, unless you ask in advance, maybe.