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I'll edit the disclaimer everyone! Thanks for all the positive comments! I'll post an update hopefully tomorrow, but it will probably end up being Saturday.

^Thanks! I did this just to be fun, and I hadn't seen a recreation of SFMM updated to what's there today. Glad you enjoyed it, I'll try to post a couple changes when I get a chance to do them. I forgot to mention I installed a system of underground paths (guests sometimes "clump" in RCT2 when they are lost). There is one that goes from Cyclone Bay to Ninja, Superman plaza to Log Jammer, and Goliath's entrance to Colossus' exit path). I tried to camoflauge the tunnels, but you can see the tunnel by Ninja's station and Goliath's entrance. I did this to boost my park rating so people weren't "lost." If there's one thing I can actually do on RCT, its please guests. Every time my park rating drops below 999, I tend to get violent panic attacks and chuck things across the room (including, but not limited to my computer's wireless mouse).

Disclaimer -- I don't really have a true talent with RCT (and I don't know how to hack this game), but I'm trying to improve by updating this old recreation of SFMM. I enjoy looking at what other people create (especially the custom scenery) but mostly play for fun! It's not complete, I still need flames on X2, finish Apocalypse, and a couple other things. Road Runner Express' layout is a brilliant ground-breaking design by me! (Meaning, I don't know what the real layout is...) This original scenario is not mine. I updated a 2003 recreation of SFMM by Oblivion. This scenario is ripe for hackers. Someone needs to come through here and do everything from the double station on Tatsu, backwards cars on Superman, custom scenery, etc. Hope you enjoy! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- X2 on the drive in. Slow dispatches = no train in picture. Rare sight from parking lot - Colossus racing! Welcome to Six Flags Magic Mountain! Revolution is pretty popular. Probably because it's operated like it was meant to. No trims, no OTSR, and efficiently! Depressing shot of Flashback's old location and Metro, never to be open again. Kiddie coaster porn Superman: Escape from Krypton, Goliath, and Colossus! Scream wants some love, because parking lot coasters deserve better. Actually, the crew was doing quite well! (Take a look!) Can't go wrong with a ride on Batman, and with no line! Don't really know what to do with Green Lantern's construction site, and I've never seen a ZacSpin in RCT2 before. Tidal Wave really draws a crowd on hot days. Lots of boats in operation, a good sign! Fun Fact: It's impossible to get a shot of Riddler's Revenge with one train in the second dive loop as the other is on the lift hill in real life. That last corkscrew delivers quite a kick on Riddler's! New Superman = WIN! I'm pretty happy with my Apocalypse recreation. It's unfinished, as I still need to tunnel in the turnaround under the lift, add supports, and tuck the track after the deadman's curve closer to the other track. Closer look at the queue and the second half of the track. This might not be here in a year. Johnny Rockets and stuff... Yep, it's Tatsu! Tatsu's station Ninja's station and Tatsu's horseshoe turn. And finally, Viper: the only ride that can run one train and still never generate any wait time.

I'm strongly thinking they are working with Intamin, whether it be a coaster, tower, or AQUATRAX!

On top of that, its not blue and green!

No. Are sounds of any kind coming from the speakers of your computer right now?

Shh! That mystery will be revealed next time! Be sure to tune in to TPR to catch a glimpse of the next part of the trip report!

Kings Island, since I have yet to make the trip to Kings Dominion. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom or California's Great America?

Yes, mostly to watch the old Batman movies! Do you still own any vinyl records?

^Those trims after the first loop and batwing sound lethal even in the video. Great footage as usual!

Yes. I buy anything if its shiny and made by Apple. Do you own an iPad?

Narobi Express has the valve problems for sure' date=' which is why it's hardly ever open.[/quote'] I know that, but I heard that a valve actually burst for liquidator and that's what closed it down. I don't know anything about that, I've just heard the standard GP rumors. "Someone fell out and died!" "Someone got stuck, clogged the tube, and drowned!"

^It's actually on Cedar Point's website, under Extra Point and click on the audio tab.

Narobi Express has the valve problems for sure, which is why it's hardly ever open.

Dude, I know what you mean. Tatsu was getting MCBRed bad the other day, and don't even get me started about the trims on X2!!!

^This has probably already been discussed, but why has this Windseeker taken so long to open compared to all the others? Aren't all the other Windseekers open?

^Same. I used to visit multiple times a summer from around '99 to '04, and once a in '05. When they built Sierra Sindwinder, I just felt no urge to go back. Next year, Pony Express, I almost felt glad I had not gone back. I have only been to Knott's Scary Farm since and have only ridden Xcelerator and Silver Bullet since 2005. I refuse to ride Ghostrider nowadays as it was still a pretty good ride when I last rode it in 2004. Since I'm not visiting Cedar Point or Kings Island this year (I usually do every year), I have been trying to convince myself to go to Knott's and ride their Windseeker. Probably not going to happen unless I ride it during Halloween. I only live 30 minutes down the freeway from Knott's, but I don't really see the point going when there's the Happiest Place Evvaaa, DCA, SFMM, and a couple of good water parks close by.

^Plus, if it was leaving, the announcement would probably already have been made, like Iron Wolf's. And its a sign when it breaks down and they are still trying to get it up and running quickly, it just doesn't seem to me like its going anywhere.

Obligatory last ride of the day from Tuesday: Photo credit: Jacked it off someone's Flickr.

That answers the question I was going to ask. Is the problem with Iron Wolf the trains or the track itself becoming rough? If new trains are the solution, then I think this could be a good move for SFA (only because they haven't gotten a new coaster since 2001). Better then nothing, as a lot of people have already said.

I was at SFMM last Tuesday and while in line for Deja Vu I heard a lot of activity around the old dance coaster site. Lots of trucks moving in and out and a few workers wandering around. I'm pretty positive that the 2012 addition will have something to do with this area of land. Drop tower going here?

Bugs Bunny. Wile. E. Coyote or Road Runner?

Pop some popcorn and get comfortable, as this stuff's going down in the SFMM thread. Tonight's exciting topic: Let's argue about why Deja Vu has a cable instead of a chain!!"

THE CAPTION ON THAT PHOTO IS PRICELESS!!!

I think people are referring to how it has to get its lift cable replaced every season, a relatively complex train, new motors, the catch system on the lifts, etc. How often do you see other rides getting completely new lift chains every year? I would assume that its one of the top three most expensive rides in the park to maintain.