Tentative Date for State Approval!

Yep, even touched some wheels once. I was so excited that I didn't really make a note of the size, but if I had to guess I'd say they're about as big as those on the B&M's, and I'm guessing those are about 14". Again, I could be wrong. I think Dave could tell you the size.

If there is a wheel problem, I think it would be expected, but perhaps they'll experiment with different polymers and whatever else they use. Remember that Magnum has wheels replaced almost daily.

For reasons I don't know anything about, some of the wheels on S:ROS at Darien are a different material entirely, even the hubs. Anyone know why?

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Jeff
Webmaster/Guide to The Point
"And he says 'I'm goin' crazy up there at the lake...'"

What if the inspector does not approve Millennium Force? What'll happen then??? :(

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coasterGiRlY,
the coaster fanatic
There is no possible way you can get me off Gemini.

we kneecap him

Hi guys! Jeff I wanted to apologize if I said anything wrong or was being mean. I just wanted to say I'm sorry and that I love this website. Thanks for listening guys! :)

If they don't approve it? I would guess CP will have to add brakes to areas where they need them (Bottom of hill!) But, Intamin is known for their engineering and almost all their rides are always exciting, not painful.

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Homer Simpson: Will you stop your spontaneous cussing?
Bart Simpson: Hell yeah.

Probie that sounds like a good idea! I laughed out loud when I read it.

Um, I don't think normal trim brakes will work too well unless they either change around the current cars or order new ones. I say this because I am fairly sure that without some type of fin underneath the car the brakes wouldn't have anything to grab onto and wouldn't do anything but take up space. Also, we all know that since MF only has the magnetic station brakes, the trains don't have the brake fins. If MF isn't approved, I'm pretty sure CP will have a bit of a problem on their hands. I don't have any doubts that it will be approved, so we shouldn't worry.

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Goliath was running through wheel covers in a matter of hours. They went as far as to install fans beneath the station to try and cool the tires.

Keep in mind, coaster covers are exposed to higher Gs than car tires, higher loads, have smaller diameters, and often go faster.

I don't think that the speed has anything to do with licensing the ride. I'm pretty sure it's more of a structural and safety system thing, but I'll leave that up to the guy on this board who is an inspector (if not practicing). Dave?

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Jeff
Webmaster/Guide to The Point
"And he says 'I'm goin' crazy up there at the lake...'"

I'm not really an inspector; I've just studied ride inspection a little bit. :)

Unless I am mistaken, the main points of the State inspection are to make sure that the ride meets the manufacturer's specifications, that it works properly, and that the park has its normal and emergency operating procedures in place. The ride inspectors are NOT biodynamics engineers. I presume they will review the engineering and testing data (if they haven't already!) and verify that appropriate, qualified engineers have certified that the ride is structurally sound and dynamically safe. The state inspectors may have specific concerns particularly about operating procedures, emergency operation (evacuation), fault tolerance, and rider safety issues (railings, gates, seats, lap bars, etc.) but in general they aren't there to say "Sorry, this ride is too @#$! fast for us" or whatever.

Remember, though, that I don't work for the State and have not discussed this issue with them. I could be completely wrong... :)

--Dave Althoff, Jr.