CedarFair1 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 I really think this is a flyer. Here is a picture of Manta's track for station and pre lift area http://www.floridathrills.net/gallery/09-2f28-2f08-3a-construction/p5181-manta.html and a picture of one of our track pieces for station area. http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/021_33.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpengeist04 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Are they trying to blind us with those colors? Kraken and Kumba both look ok still. Yes, but their supports are a totally different color. I'm sure CW's coaster will look fine when it's finished. ...It is a B&M after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber.Fiber Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 I'm really hoping this is a flyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harper83087 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 ^^ But technically wouldn't any track piece with a brake or transport wheel have the elongated ties like that no matter what model it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flizt Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Hi. New here ^^^^ Similiar looking track on Diamondback http://rcdb.com/m/4253.htm?p=22248 Found this interesting speculation from different forums that the tracks on site are actually indicating that the new coaster is not an invert or a flyer, judging by the fact that the ties connected to the spines for inverted or flying coasters are curved towards the spine, whereas non inverted are just straight except where the tracks connect. All pics from rcdb.com Manta. notice the curve Raptor in CP. Carowinds Intimidator. Behemoth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber.Fiber Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 ^Good call... Hmmmmmmm..... I have no idea what this is going to be. Can the announcement jut happen already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hhappy Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 just for the fun of things.. the wingrider at Gardaland has the same straight connections... see? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollin_n_coastin Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 The only thing I'm bummed about is getting my prediction completely wrong lol Judging by the scope of work, it's obvious that this is going to be something incredible regardless. It's so cool to see CW getting some world-class attractions after years of mediocrity in their coaster lineup. I was losing hope when Paramount put lipstick on a carnival coaster and calling it Tomb Raider To be fair, the flat ride lineup has been incredible so everything that they're doing is really adding balance and excitement. This is getting really exciting. Thanks Hanno, looks like the trains could maybe make a difference? The Behemoth trains completely caught us off guard. Agree that a DIve, Invert or Flyer are most likely out of the running. I'm still clueless as to what this is going to be-- congrats CW on keeping it that way for all of us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 I still think the Behemoth/Diamondback trains are a waste of space... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myself Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Am I the only one who thinks the turn radius on those track pieces looks too small for it to be a wingrider? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Juding by the pictures on the previous site, it will be a wing rider. the flying coasters use the round style of track, while both Raptor and Dollywood's new coaster track use the straight ones. A dive machine has a mix of both like griffon here: I'm really ecited about this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Am I the only one who thinks the turn radius on those track pieces looks too small for it to be a wingrider? It looks like these are track pieces either for the turn out of the station or going back into the station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Visioneer Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 @flizt ... awesome detail find! I usually catch those things. This isn't a flyer. Wingrider track is slightly wider to accommodate the train. Mini-dive machine like Krake ... final answer. Expect a splash brake since Behemoth doesn't have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hhappy Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 (edited) ^ are you sure?? the track does not seem to be that much smaller... (wingrider krake comparison) krake same number of bolts.. Edited August 13, 2011 by Hhappy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunpc1 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 The track on site is for the turnaround from the station to the lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 The track on site is for the switchback for the duel station. And before anyone can ask...yes, im sure . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greghill Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 i've gotta disagree about the dual stations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarFair1 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 aha imagine there were room for dual stations there, and a queue line.. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwcoasterboy Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 We take a break from all this construction and coaster speculation for this amazing photo spread done by the Toronto Star: http://thestar.blogs.com/photoblog/2011/08/the-most-refreshing-4-seconds-in-the-gta.html Nice to see some love for an old Splash-Boats ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielFaber Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Hey, I was looking at pictures of Krake on RCDB and I noticed the geometric track sections similar to what CW is getting. http://cache.rcdb.com/1kq0kmi9edk8gs0hoj001l.jpg http://www.cwmania.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10032/007%7E1.JPG I don't know if this is normal or not, but my guess is a Krake type DM. About the dual station thing, it could be a new thing to increase capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taytig Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 We take a break from all this construction and coaster speculation for this amazing photo spread done by the Toronto Star: http://thestar.blogs.com/photoblog/2011/08/the-most-refreshing-4-seconds-in-the-gta.html Nice to see some love for an old Splash-Boats ride! These pics are amazing. Not Dan-approved, but still amazing. Thanks for the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumfan94 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 I heard a very strange rumor yesterday. B&M Giga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiSab Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 ^I suppose its possible, but why would they add a B&M giga right after they built a B&M hyper? Unless the giga would be more about speed than airtime, the rides would just be too similar. Even then, I can't really see it happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollin_n_coastin Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 ^To answer directly, why not? Giga just refers to the height of Intamin coasters that are 300' plus. B&M has built mega coasters under and over 200 ft. With them, height will be influenced by the overall design more than anything I'm guessing. If it is something over 300', I'm sure it'll have a twist that we know thing about yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dietcokevan Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 I remember about two years ago somebody posted about a rumor of a giga coming to CW. So maybe it is the first B&M giga. It might happen considering B&M is starting to look a little more like B&M did during the 90s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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