coasterdude28

I will be in the Smokey Mountains/Pigeon Forge area this August for a week long vacation. All of these updates are really getting me excited. Thanks so much for the photos and information!

Is it part of an outboard boat motor?

Yup, that's it! Good job. Your turn.

No and no, but creative guesses. Hint: After using this, you might enjoy a sweet treat.

No, not a seatbelt part. Another hint in a guess or two.

^^No, not a lego or mechano.

^Nice guess, but no. Hint: It's part of a "machine" that kids might enjoy.

^Please tell me that was a guess for the last picture, lol.

^Nope. I'll give a hint after one or two more guesses.

No and no.

Ok, here is the next one. Shouldn't be too difficult...or should it.

Is it a synchronous motor?

A wall mountable timer?

Coney Island Cyclone Ops...if you can even call them ops. Entertainingly nontraditional Ops there.

So we went to Coney Island today and had a great time. After paying $10 to park, we stopped at Nathan's for some food. The food was great but a little expensive. I guess you are paying for the name there so I was fine with that. We then walked towards Cyclone and stopped at a very small side show type attraction with animal oddities and what not. We did it for the experience but it wasn't anything special. Cyclone was next on the agenda. I first rode it in the second to last row. I LOVE this ride. There was a surprising amount of airtime and little to no jackhammering in the 2nd to last row. My one friend rode in the last row for the first ride and said it was very painful. For our reride I rode in the 3rd to last row and my two friends rode in the last two rows. The 3rd to last row was as good as the second to last and gave a lot of great airtime. The ride was impressively comfortable and smooth for it's age and history. I really enjoyed it. We all had a good laugh watching the operation of Cyclone. The entire work force there was very...interesting. Safety definately was not their top priority. We then walked over to Deno's and rode Spook-arama and the Wonder Wheel. Spook-arama left a bit to be desired. The Wonder Wheel was very unique and enjoyable. Do any of you know why this concept didn't catch on at other parks? After Deno's we walked on the boardwalk for a little while and then headed home. We had a great time and I appreciate the tips you had for me. Definately a nice place to check out if you have never been.

Thanks for the input everyone. I'll be sure to update you tomorrow and let you know how it goes.

Thanks a lot for the reply. It was very helpful. I definately would like to ride the Wonder Wheel if possible so we'll check that out as well. I appreciate the tips for the trip.

Hey everyone. A few of my friends and I are going up to Coney Island to ride the Cyclone tomorrow. None of us have ridden it and we all really would like to experience the classic coaster. I understand that most, or all of the other rides are not there anymore, so I was wondering if you had any advice for our day trip. What else is there to do in the area? How much should I plan on spending. How safe is the area during the day? Any general advice or tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

You have no idea how badly I would like to go on one of these TPR trips. One day when I am rich and can do fun things like that I will. That coaster is awesomely odd.

^Yup, you got it. I guess it was a little easier than I thought, lol. Your turn.

Ok, here's the next one. zoomed.bmp What ever could it be?!?!?

Is it part of a tape, either video or cassette? The wheel that the film or tape wraps around. The dark part on the left and right are the actuall film/tape itself.

It looks like one of those lights that Dentists and Doctors use. The kind that pull over the chair and are awfully bright.

OMFG!!!!! THE Rings are up?!?!? (from 20 seconds) In all seriousness, this looks like it will be one awesome ride.

Great pictures pkd. Thanks for posting them. This will definately be interesting to watch as it gets built and we learn more about it. The new track pieces look pretty cool.