Track going up now

Robodud said:

"Wow! That is a really huge pullout. After seeing in person how tall the tower is (which is about 200 ft) that pullout is going to start at about the 200ft mark on the way down."

I agree. The pullout is really big. I don't know if it's 200 feet, but it sure is massive. MF's pullout is not even close to this one, but for good reason. This thing is going to haul!

Switching topics. Wouldn't you think the launch would be on the side nearest the midway? I would think the launch would be the interesting part of the ride to watch. Unless another path is going to be made. Interesting :)
*** This post was edited by MrCoaster 10/2/2002 10:08:47 PM ***

I agree with the midway side being the launch. I'd want the launch to be as close to the midway as possible, seeing as how it could be such an attention grabber. But then again, any ride this tall will do so anyway.

Concerning the bolts, I don't think that'd be a giveaway. Aren't both sides basically undergoing the same magnitude of compression and moment? I can't see a reason for one side to have two extra anchor bolts, but I'm not an Intamin engineer.

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wings51 said:
This message board now officially sucks.

It's only as good as the people who post it. So if you aren't part of the solution...

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There are a few tan supports in the parking lot that have an 8-bolt configuration and they are definitely larger in diameter than the 6-bolt ones.

I might be wrong however, since, after looking at Twisted Rails, it appears as though Xcelerator has 8-bolt supports for both the end of launch/beginning of pullup and pullout. It just doesn't look, to me, like those tan supports that were up this weekend would be able to support a pullout at 110+ mph, even with the huge radius.

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Jeff said:

"It's only as good as the people who post it. So if you aren't part of the solution..."

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Your right, because if I said the things I really wanted to say I would end up sounding like you. Thats something I would like to avoid. Now that I think about it, what I just said sounds like you! I can't win...and will shut up now.

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I think the far side is going to be the "pullout". Not sure why I feel so strong about this I just do. Just looks that why with some of the holes that are being dug that look like they would belong in/around the station. So that would make the launch next to the midway just like Xcelerator. I hope that they put a path underneath this thing so we can walk under it like at KBF.

assuming that the track going up now is for the pullout, the track at the bottom of the pullout looks kinda thin...like brake track. then again, its obscured by trees, and it could just be my imagination. anyone else see it?

I think they just got another dilivery of track or surports.And I think they are putting up the crane.

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assuming that the track going up now is for the pullout, the track at the bottom of the pullout looks kinda thin...like brake track. then again, its obscured by trees, and it could just be my imagination. anyone else see it?

How can you tell this by looking at the web cam? I'm pretty sure it's your imagination.

When and on what days has Cedar Point typically been doing the actual construction? Because I always catch the webcam at stupid times and I'd like to see some "progress" for the "major new thrill ride."

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Just a report from yesterday:

The support structure is very close to or at the 200 foot level. It appeared eye-high from Magnum. The track is indeed on the far side of the tower, and runs from about 30-40 feet up to what I am guessing is 150-160 feet.

I saw no other evidence of construction elsewhere besides where it has been for the past few weeks. All the track presently hung is red; white and red track still rest on the ground in the constructioin area. On a quick side note the park was quite crowded yesterday, and many were gawking at the new attraction.

I was there yesturday also. I noticed before I got in the park that there were the big supports for 2 more catwalks. Area 51 had 2 catwalks on the ground. There will be at least 5 catwalks, but there still isn't a top to the tower on site though. Also, I measured the biggest crane with big steps [about 1 yard a step] I took about 150 steps, meaning the crane is about 450'. Both the cranes are laying on the ground

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From the looks of the web cam the other side is getting track put up now at least that is what it looks like.

im not so sure if the new coaster is allready at the 200 ft level because yesterday when i was on the gemini amd at the first lift hill(which is right by the new coaster)the highest point of the Dragster was eye level with me. The new coaster is not 200 ft its about 130.

Jake, how the hell did you ride Gemini yesturday? The park was closed moron.

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so jake was the park crowed yesterday. i bet you had it all to yourself. lol

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*** This post was edited by MillenniumForce 10/10/2002 8:59:54 PM ***

White track is now up on the tower. Just one little section of it and that's it.

Jake said:
im not so sure if the new coaster is allready at the 200 ft level because yesterday when i was on the gemini amd at the first lift hill(which is right by the new coaster)the highest point of the Dragster was eye level with me. The new coaster is not 200 ft its about 130.

wow...this is the biggest moron i've seen in days.

i mean if your going to lie about somthing...atleast TRY to make it seem real. i mean Come on.

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