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From BGT Facebook: Hmm......

I wonder if this incident will prompt closures of other S&S El Locos with the same wheel assemblies. This could've ended A LOT worse.

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Most B&Ms don't have wheel issues like that but this is the fastest to date so we shall see.

I really don't think the trim cuts off as much speed as you think. The trim may not have even been activated on the test run. The helix comes directly after the airtime hill-- helices shave off a lot more speed than hills, combined with the fact that this helix is absolutely massive. Is it possible that the trim is there to act like a sensor? Perhaps once the train passes the trim the next train can be dispatched without E-stopping the train on the lift? The trim looks like it didn't do much, and is probably only there if the ride is really hauling. I think Fury 325 is gonna be a huge hit for Carowinds. I'm assuming you're talking about this one... [attachment=0]fury_trim.jpg[/attachment] All I can say is that I've never been on a B&M that has one of these trims where you couldn't feel it. Leviathan has TWO of these in fact... [attachment=1]leviathan_trim1.jpg[/attachment] [attachment=2]leviathan_trim2.jpg[/attachment] And you can most certainly feel each one. That's not to say it's going to cut down any enjoyment of the ride, and if anything, be happy there is only ONE of them on this coaster! Oh, what a load of bullshit. You say that like it's a "bad" thing. The GP eats that ride up like there is no tomorrow! Just go read the comments on our YouTube video. I've been at the park when the ride breaks down and people freak the hell out. And remember when the ride was down for a couple of months a few summers ago? KD's Facebook page was on FIRE with people wanting to know when it was back open. So don't try and imply that there is anything wrong with I305 because it kicks people A$$ across the state of Virginia. Way to be a total dick

Sounds like good news.

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That's always a concern.

To be fair, I'm not convinced a day at Magic Mountain can be enjoyed, period. Careful what you say. SFMM fanboys will have you burned at the stake.

^I agree. It's imperative that those cross beams are painted. There's NO WAY the park can be enjoyed unless they are painted.

^You keep telling yourself that.

I had more of an issue with annoying teenagers @ SFFT than SFOT.

^Tell me, what's the future like?

Agreed. A "60 years of Disneyland" attraction would be nice.

Looks like Consign/B&M put a larger Panelview on there. Looks simplistic which is good.

Yes, If said "coaster" is a Larson Super Loop.

Good thing S&S included a transfer track. ZacSpins don't have a simple transfer. The vehicles have to be completely removed.

^Good thing cause I was like WTF is that?!? I would've rode it regardless but just saying.

^^This plus keep in mind newer (2004+) B&M lifts adjust their speed to prevent a "setup." (Train stopping at a block zone because next block is occupied)

Here it is! CW Twitter

1st train just dropped off the lift!!

Define "Worked."

Webcam looks to be not working..... Anyone else having issues? Edit: Looks to be working