ricklap77
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If it's as intense and smooth as the West Edmonton Mall's Mindbender, it will be awesome! The WEM Mindbender is one hell of a coaster! Quite INTENSE!
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You have to keep in mind wooden coasters are very temperamental. The weather, humidity, time of day, where you sit etc.... all affect the ride experience.
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Maintenance, layout, quality of design and fabrication all play into whether a wooden coaster will age well. Aggressive layouts, IMO, have to have a forgiveble structure so that the structure is not too stiff, allowing some sway as the train travels on the tracks. The way it is braced is really important, more so on intense layouts. And of course the trains must be appropriate for the coaster they serve. All very curvy, twisted layouts SHOULD have articulated trains. PTC box train cars sould only be on out and back layouts with mostly straight hills, not on twisters!
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On 6/10/2021 at 7:21 AM, CenturyFlyer said:
I emailed the park about the one train ops awhile back. Like Knoebels, they do it to stop the PTCs from tearing up the track too much, which I do appreciate. I was mainly curious if there were predetermined days during which they traditionally run two trains, and that's sort of the case. On Saturdays in late June, July, and August you'll see two trains if the crowds warrant it.
Is there another train option!? PTC trains are heavy and harsh on tracks. As soon as the tracks become a little loose those trains beat them pretty good. Bring back the light and spacious Morgan trains!
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It's almost a miracle the park was able to operate for so long! It could have closed definetly a few times but somehow it just kept coming back to life! But I think this time is the end.
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You are probably right unless someone else is buying the property. Apparently he was considering reselling the whole property, but at a high price. As much as I would want that place to come back alive with the Blue Streak, sadly I think it is pretty much over.
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I know Fredd Grubb is retiring and has sold the company to Darren Torr. I do not think Schilke has retired.
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No news for a while! Anyone heard anything? Are the trains still on the tracks? Is Blue Streak still standing!?
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At least it wasn't scrapped! Those Vekoma corkscrews with bayern curve are getting pretty rare.
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I am wondering if they are still moving ahead with track modifications for Predator!?
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I agree. They need one and I think they should have kept Corkscrew! I know the pandemic changed their plans and at this point they probably wish they didn't get rid of it. La Ronde did the same with their Corkscrew except they didn't bother selling it they scrapped it instead! Who bought the Playland Corkscrew?
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They need a looping coaster. Any Scharzkopft double loop coaster for sale!?
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Any used large coaster they are removing at other parks would be good for the park. Cedar point's Wicked Twister would have been perfect.
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Yes they should definetly get a new coaster. Something big. Playland needs one. They could get a used one too.
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The owner Todd Joseph has already started to tear down the tunnel of the Blue Streak! It seems he is trying to get cars off the track.
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Good news! Good to see this park coming back to life
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Happy Halloween
!!! Last day for Ghost Lake at CLP! And then what's next after!? Will the park be completely demolished in the next few weeks???
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Canada's Wonderland and Marineland did not open one day in 2020! They were not allowed. That is what was harsh for them, especially Marineland. They still had all the bills related to the animals and minimal staffing that year.
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Last time I visited the park was June 2018 and my 2 sons and I had a great time there! Yes the park is huge and has plenty of room for many more rides and attractions! Everything was open and well taken care of. The park was clean. I don't think the park will close. Covid restrictions were harsh for the park but I think more rides and possibly a major roller coaster will be added in the future.
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According to an article in The Meadville Tribune this past week, Todd Joseph can do whatever he wants with the park and demolishany building andrides he wants. "In an interview Thursday with The Meadville Tribune, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) spokesman Howard Pollman said the commission's legal team has found covenants, or restrictions, placed on Conneaut Lake Park's Historic District by the state didn't apply." So that being now clear, things might start moving quicly with the new development.
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Well apparently Marineland is closing for good after this week end. The park will be up for sale for possible redevelopment.
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As far as I know it's been running pretty much all season long! And both sides too!
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Whatever ride I'm on with my 2 sons, I always make sure they buckle up as soon as they sit. I thaught them to always rely on themselves first. Ride operators are usually quite young but well trained. But you never know. Very sad.
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Another classic coaster gone
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Stan Checketts has died
in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
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RIP Stan and thank you for all the innovation you brought to the industry.