Millennium Down Indefinitly

First thing is I don't think the red train will rollback once they get it going again. No matter what speed the lift takes it up, it will always fall at the same speed (if I remembred that correctly)

I don't believe I still don't get this after almost two years, but how do MF's anti-rollbacks work? I know they are kind of pushed under using static electricity while climbing...

CP really is showing how much they care by: 1) Telling the public basically everything they can about the situation. Could you imagine people going to MM on Thursday and just finding out MF would be closed?

2) Their compensation for MF being closed. That boarding pass sounds awfully good to me...

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Brian Z.
Assistant Webmaster
Kennywood Park Unlimited
www.kpunlimited.com

Here is a quote that was taken from above

"A broken cable on Sky Ride would result in dropped cabins, lots of injuries both on the ride and on the midway, and is not an acceptable risk.

Not to create undo worry, but "injuries" really wouldn't be the proper word to describe what would happen to the riders and spectators if the cable on the Sky Ride broke.

Great so now I get to see all of your smiling faces walking up my exit platform...oh great! Just Kidding!

Hey, maybe on thursday I get to go back and work on my first ride ever THE BLUESTREAK!

See you guys all on Thrusday/Friday and hopefully you guys will get the chance to see me and ride the force sometime in the near future!

Jamin

-MF Crew '01

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I know many people have already stated this, but my first reaction to Cedar Point's announcement of free VertiGo rides and free MF boarding passes, I thought to myself, "What a class act!"

Really, if you think about it, they wouldn't need to give the guests of that day anything. Even if they are supposed to have a ride open, there could always be mechanical difficulties, but Cedar Point doesn't just say, "Sorry, MF won't be up that day...tough luck." They by far surpass anyone's expectations with this kind of treatment.

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MF count: 20

I can't believe they replace the Sky Ride cable every month. Where did you hear this? Cables on lifts can last for years, all that is required is proper inspection and lubrication. Wire rope is actually a sort of machine, the individual strands are always in motion, and lubrication of the ski lift cable happens at regular intravals. Maybe that is what you are thinking of? Replacing the cable every month is a complete waste of money and totally unnecessary.
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It's very hard to drink all day...
Unless you start first thing in the morning.

They don't replace the Sky Ride Cable every month!

Rideman is the voice of logic..Great Analysis!

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http://www.msu.edu/~armbrus9/cp.html
mf laps = 100! No More No Less!!
Wheres the Electricity!

Cable just doesn't snap when it isn't being overloaded. There would be abraisons noticable and then should be taken out of service. Of course Cedar Point opted to not take the cable on Millenium Force out of service even though there were broken wires in the cable. I have a feeling that if Cedar Point noticed broken wires on the Sky Ride, they would shut down the ride until a new cable was installed.

Just Coasting, the main lift cable doesn't go over any of the yellow sheaves...remember there are two cables on Millennium Force, one for hoisting, one for the return.

Thanks for the lessons on wire rope, BTW! I've always wondered how they joined the Sky Ride cable.

I don't know the exact procedure, but I'm almost willing to bet that there is a daily inspection of the full length of the Sky Ride cable for broken strands, plus if I remember correctly, I believe there is a broken strand detector (for lack of a better term) at various points on the ride...a switch that will be tripped by a strand sticking out from the side of the cable. The Sky Ride cable is actually subject to some pretty severe forces when the cabins connect 'cause there is no way to insure that the cabins and the cable are running at the same speed. I imagine there is probably some abrasion there......but the damage is probably pretty evenly spread out along the cable.......

--Dave Althoff, Jr.

Oh boy, I can't wait for you to "cheak" your sources. I'm at the edge of my freakin' seat with anticipation. If you don't post back your findings soon I'm gonna burst!

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Jeff
Webmaster/GTTP
Watch my grass grow: http://www.sillynonsense.com/subdivision/

Is "cheaking" allowed on this site? I thought we were to keep it clean?

:P

Hey everybody, long time no chat. It has been a while since I've posted, well, between work, going to the park, and just getting married, moved in to a new place, its been difficult finding time. But since the season is winding down I felt I should get in on this extraordinary conversation...Anyways, I was out at the park both Friday and Saturday evenings, and I noticed nothing wrong with Millie. Then come Sunday morning, when I heard the news, I was shocked! Especially since I was on the 2nd last train of the night on Saturday. Does anybody know how many laps were done Sunday morning before the break? I'm just curious to know how close I was to being stuck at the top Saturday night instead of workers Sunday morning.

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Michael McCormack '01: 27
Millennium Force: 27
Raptor: 38
Magnum: 65

It was the third or fourth train out of the station that morning.
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John

Magnum Crew 1999
Raptor Crew 2000 Millennium Force 2001

Maybe they should just tear Millenium Force down and start all over again. Not!

A general question, could you imagine Cedar Point without Millenium Force?

No Way

CPo!nter01 said:
I admit it I was wrong it is every five years. I feel really bad. Sorry. Oh, and my source. Well i know it's probably hard to believe but, Mr. Jasper himself. Yes, it's true. I know his daughter who is in my grade. When I asked her about the cable she says,"OMG this is crazy, everything I hear about now days is about cables!"
Again I'm sorry. I'll ask my other source, where he heard it!

You win the award for pushing the most crap on GTTP.

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Be there through the thick and thin.

I had a feeling you would say something along those lines. . .

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Can't wait for Mania!
-2000 MF LAPS: 117
-2001 MF LAPS: 147
-Gemini 100: 100

I really didn't have time to read previous posts, but I thought I would let you guys know that they finally got the red train down. No it didn't roll back. All the ride maintenance people were quite happy with all their cheering from the top of the hill. It was something I didn't expect, I just wished I had my camera :(
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Skyride Refresh. '98
Skyride Refresh. Sup '99
Wagons Sup '00
?????????? '01

I would be praying and cheering also!

YAY! The force is down!
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"You're obsessed"
"..yeah, I know"
you wanna. YOU gotta.
YOU HAFTA HOLD ON!

...you can take that statement a couple of different ways. :)

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MF count: 20