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^Maybe it was removed to give just enough clearance for the man-lift?

As odd as this looks, B&M making family coasters is a good move for them. I hope this grows their business even further.

^Absolutely. Testing can't come soon enough.

Love these shots. Pretty steep incline for a launch. Source

Seeing how slow the empty trains crawl through the course I see why they used Nylon wheels. Very good looking ride.

Superman and Sky Scream have a nice roar to them. I see Premier selling a lot more of these.

^^Interesting. That does look like the anti-roll back system a lot of other Japanese coasters use. I wonder if they will replace the anti-rollbacks with the system that the rest of the El Locos use or just retrofit the existing system.

^Good observation. I thought they looked different as well.

^Love that last one.

^That's just crazy talk sir.

I have a few ideas: - Discuss how parks communicate/coordinate with manufacturers to get the parts they need (Logistics) - Discuss different types of launches and the pros/cons to each. Also cover the different components that go into making said launches function. - Get insight from different departments within a park. Interview managers from Custodial, Foods, Ride Maintenance, Grounds Maintenance, Guest Relations, Security, etc... - Discuss ride control systems (PLCs) and how they operate. In addition to that, discuss what components are required so that it does operate properly. (Sensors, Brakes, Pinch wheels, Drive tires, etc... - Discuss how the purchasing departments decide what food, drinks, and merchandise to sell. Also talk about how those product sales are tracked.

A large family attraction would definitely put them on the map if they are a small park looking to "turn heads."

Riders can ride it without wheel covers.

"View won't last for long" line in the teaser video has me leaning towards drop tower.

^Especially seeing how this is a prototype train design for them.

My guess as to why the wheel covers haven't been put on is that B&M/KI are still experimenting with different Nylon/Polyurethane wheel combinations to get optimum speed of the trains. Just my two cents.

Win!

^^Yea. Last time I checked, Ninja had 2 operational trains and 1 train in the maintenance area that is being cannibalized for parts. The park received those XLR-8 trains back in 2005 so I wonder how many parts they actually have left.

Was it open longer than Ring Racer?

^^After watching the video and seeing the scrape marks on the anti-rollbacks, seems like they might have became mis-aligned somehow as the vehicle was starting to ascend the lift. I'm anxious to see the results of their investigation which unfortunately could be a while.

Damn, forgot about TD. I can appreciate their Commitment to safety in Japan. Any little accident and it's closed for a year or more.

Anti-rollbacks should've prevented this. Glad no one was injured. Hopefully it won't be closed as long as Steel Dragon 2000 was.......

^The 1st generation free falls gave some insane airtime. That video is hilarious.

^This is true. I nicknamed it the death box.

^Funny you mention that. I always wondered how bada$$ Freefall would've been if it was as tall as S:EFK......