testing

i saw a picture of the mantis on the lift hill on the cleveland cam and i just thought i would everyone know

Anyone know why they were pouring cement on the main midway today? I noticed a cement truck out there on the cleveland cam, I'm assuming just patching up spots and whatnot, but was there any construction out that way this winter?

Thanks,

John

I have an idea on why that dump truck is there. I dont know if you know this or not but CP is moving Raptor's entrance. I'm thinking that the dump truck is there to pour the cement for the missing section of concrete at the base of the entrance.

23 DAYS LEFT!!!!!

I thought they were only moving the FW entrance so that people know its there?

Secondly, that's an awfully long way down to be moving the entrance, we're talking the other end of the midway....the spot where the cement truck was, was the otherside of that tower thats visible in the cam, the last one before the skyride station....Isn't antique cars there or something? I can't remember which one right off hand, but maybe they reworked something there...

The truck was in front of Good Time Refreshments. There's a caricatures stand right there as well.

As far as the work, could be a hundred reasons why they were there (utility work, patching, etc.), but probably nothing very exciting.

------------------
Walt Schmidt
Virtual Midway
*** This post was edited by Gemini 4/15/2004 1:13:29 PM ***

Yea I know, it was just an idea.

*** This post was edited by TTD 120mph 4/15/2004 1:13:57 PM ***

Gemini is testing, As well as PT and now Mantis. MF is undergoing lift inspections.

TTD is not showing any signs of testing at all, But we'll see.

Magnum is also running the circuit right now. Testing of most rides has begun.

------------------
- Dennis
When I die, They'll read this And say a genius wrote it.
http://xtremecoasters.com/
*** This post was edited by Big D 4/15/2004 2:32:24 PM ***

I've only seen Magnum and Mantis testing. Hopefully Dragster will start soon. When I'm controlling the funcam though after I make it go to a certain place after about 20 seconds it goes to Dragster. Its weird.

Man, I've been checking the cam quite often today, even just leavin the video running on my desktop hoping to see a train doing a circuit, but no luck, I have seen the people factor jump up this week as workers clean and paint things along the midway there, looked like someone was painting the Snoopy roof yesterday.

Does anyone know why they move the skyride cars out and leave them all day? I've noticed they pull them in at night, and my best guess (since the number of cars has gone up since a week ago) would be that they put all the ones already re-installed out on the line, and then hook some more up until they fill the station house, I could be wrong though. Any thoughts?

Dragsters elevator just went up and down. Maybe they will start testing it soon...I really need to find something better to do.

*** This post was edited by Sean_N 4/15/2004 3:06:52 PM ***

When do the college kids start checking in? Should see tons of activity as they go through training and what-not....

also, Just saw an UpShot on PT and the MF train running...and I agree with sean in that I really need something else to do...

Maybe TTD's catch car is still getting worked on. I wouldn't get worried. There's still 23 days to opening day. 23 long, long, long days!

------------------
Opening Day - May 8, 2004 :) It's coming

Keep Arms Down, Head Back, and Hold On!!
*** This post was edited by Gomez 4/15/2004 7:46:39 PM ***

Can somebody keep me posted on the testings? I have limited access. My e-mail is dragsterking06@yahoo.com and my AIM s/n is pjf44055. Thanks.

Hello there.Im not sure if this was asked but I am curious.Do the rides and coasters have to be inspected by the state of Ohio every year while they are being tested or once they get their certification they are good to go?I have no doubt the rides are safe but with the accidents a few years ago at other park(and not just amusement parks) was wondering if they are inspected by the state as well.Thanks
------------------
dragster launches=2
trip to point=1
rollbacks=0 but missed by 1 train

To the best of my knowledge, CP has clearance to start testing all the rides during the offseason, but before any guests are allowed to ride (or most employees for that matter) the State of Ohio must inspect them to check for G-forces and what not. That usually happens in the 2 weeks leading up to opening day.

Each ride will be inspected and cleared (hopefully) before any guests may ride. Hope that answered your question.

------------------
2004 - ATL Mantis
2003 - Mantis
2002 - Mantis
2001 - S.C. Foods Supervisor

There seems to be tons of Trucks drivin around the midway. also there is a huge i mean Huge crane right near snake river falls. I wonder why there is sooooooo much work goin on on a saturday! also i wonder what they are doing with the crane?

Saturday work this time of year is important. Even more so because it is such a nice day. Even this early, the park is getting close to 24/7 operation - certainly the 7 part.

------------------
Walt Schmidt
Virtual Midway

If you want to see rides testing I would use this cam. If the cam doesnt let you change the view just wait around for a few minutes and it may let you.

If you cant tell, this is a steaming cam and is way better than the Cleveland cam.

http://funcam.funcoast.com/
*** This post was edited by CP 14 4/17/2004 11:36:15 AM ***
*** This post was edited by CP 14 4/17/2004 11:37:56 AM ***

The Cleveland cam has a live video version too, although I don't think its a 'steaming' cam.

------------------
2004 Stats coming........after May 8th

The cleveland cam is a better stream than funcoast, and since its not controlled it doesn't bounce around randomly when someone else has control. The funcoast cam isn't a true stream either, it set on 1second updates which is why its all jerky. The cleveland is a true stream, so even though you can only see a few things with the cleveland cam, I still prefer it over the funcoast

John