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Thanks for the report. Glad you liked El Toro as it's still my #1 Coaster. Zierer coasters that have these types of pinch wheel drive will use a "dummy" wheel (no motor attached) to monitor train speed. That's why you'll notice the sensor directly below the wheel. You'll notice these on Jaguar's lift hill at Knott's as it looks likes there's 4 or 5 wheels that have broken motors when in fact they are speed monitors (dummy wheels) that have no motor attached. End nerdiness.

^^Very much so. If they're smart they will sell alcohol. Or at least beer.

^I'm aware. What I meant by that was that I'm optimistic that it'll be successful therefore the chain-wide roll out would be imminent.

Looks promising. I can see this rolling out to other CF parks. Knott's needs something like this.

Yea I'm sure it'll be fun regardless. Based on the layout, this will be a "back row" coaster. There's definitely airtime to be had.

1st with an 8 car train.

After seeing this, I'd actually take the inside seat no problem.

According to KDFansite, BL:SC's white train has valleyed.

Love this!! Thank for the pics.

^As well as high winds.

^I think you're correct on that. My bad.

^We can only hope. If not, then the pavement will be used as a fail safe system.

The 2 cars they have on track will most likely be used for a pull-through/envelope testing.

I can hear the complaints now.

^Correct. The "Buildings" you're referring to are where the electrical panels are that provide power to the LSMs.

^Fast lane?

Ok now they are just being cocky. It keeps getting better and better with every update...........keep the photos coming!

Considering Silver Bullet and XC will be running 1 train I'd say the $50 for Fast Lane is WELL worth it. It includes other attractions as well but just to be able to ride XC, and Silver Bullet all day with little/no waiting is worth it in itself.

I'm blown away by the amount of effort that was put into this project. Simply breathtaking! This has to be the most heavily themed wooden coaster in existence. Thanks for the awesome photos.

When doesn't booze help?

^^Thanks. Looks like I'll be purchasing my pass this weekend.

The brake won't "activate" until train is approaching/going through it so you won't be able to hear the actuator over the roar of the train. Does look to be hauiling some a$$ at :29.

This may be a dumb question..........There's no Wi-fi on the ships?

Clearly . To be fair, GR from '98-2003 was a kicka$$ woodie. After 2003 it got rougher and rougher until the point where I didn't even bother riding it. Roar however IS rough but still manageable and a great coaster.

I expected something a little more like this....