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Yikes.... what have they done to anaconda? i am not a fan of the new paint scheme. Pity it was shut. ive only heard good things about it

We rode this coaster on the TPR Japan tour last year. Even though it is mentioned in the brochure that it is designed to speed up the operating process that DEFINATLY was not the case. But the transverser did provide two different riding experiences, one standing and one sitting. The standing position was actually smoother than this sitting. Togo actually used this system on one other ride at Washuzan Highland (not sure if any members have been there?) where it Looks like they built the King Cobra model with sit down trains then added the stand-up trains later http://www.rcdb.com/id1432.htm I was kind of hopeing the catalog would show something about Dangai, Togo's first ever stand-up coaster at Thrill Valley (Gotemba Family Land) as it looks the most unique of all of them http://www.rcdb.com/ig2691.htm?picture=1 But none the less a superb update

To go along with that heres the latest construction update http://epfans.info/?id=2259&PHPSESSID=1b8b46642904e6937d9be507eb8fe6a9 Some of the rockwork is going up along with the corkscrew hop through the loop, helix and half the final barrel roll. Looks amazing so far.

http://www.parkworld-online.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1020/China_s_first_woodie.html not much of an update but at least its going Did another quick search of the chinese blogs yesterday with no success.

For those who cant read german (I.e me) Lap bars only is the key thing we want to know as well as 1x loop and 3x corkscrews, themed queue and station, through rocks and caves, first section of the ride is dark ride as well, entrance to the new area via a tunnel under the river rapids. and I'm actually quite happy there's no model

http://epfans.info/?id=2236&PHPSESSID=9ff2788c9543c7c7f66d7df967bdbbdb Its time for some serious loop piercing coaster porn. Looks alot like a blue "sky car" in some of those pictures. In a slightly previous update http://epfans.info/?id=2235& there is now a load of black track between the station and the launch. Indoor pre launch story perhaps?

done and done... good luck guys

wow that's much steeper that i thought.... looks like it could provide a great lift hill experience.

sounds very close to the Leofoo (Taiwan) spinning coaster http://www.rcdb.com/ig1495.htm?picture=7 a little shorter perhaps but not too far removed

I spoke to a German friend of mine earlier and he said that it fits fine and this was just a rehearsal for the announcement of the ride soon (where the loop will be topped off. I'm not sure if this is true but if anyone knows more (or can read the German forums) let us know

man thats a big loop. anyone know what the biggest vertical loop is in europe? i assume its Superman in Madrid? I know Abismo has the tallest inversion but as far at proper loops?

congrats Rodder. Whats next for you to tackle? I always thought the launching out of the station was one of the best things about the rockets. I love watching peoples faces that instant the train shoots forwards.

http://www.ep-board.de/userpix/657_bluefire_290908002_1.jpg this pic shows the trains in part of the artwork. not too unusual

http://www.ep-board.de/viewtopic.php?t=2949&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=480&sid=40d849707a6899615bfcd5c6a03fbcd7 couple more pics taken from further away on here. looks pretty awesome. but its certainly an odd shape

Cheers for that robb. I'll look again in a few weeks. see if anything turns up http://rcdb.com/id4224.htm However this is news to me. Dive Machine for the same park

it reminds me of Thorpe Park.... but surely not

Ive come to the conclusion that that's a rendering rather than a pic. because i cant find anything else at all. the ones in the Chengdu thread are real though. promise

http://epfans.info/?id=2202&PHPSESSID=d9bd432db6013c2652e4f85e395e3960 New pics and i swear the 2 sides of that hill don't line up.. its either 2 hills or one REALLY odd shaped one

Not much info yet but im working on it Looks like Fireball is up already. Hopefully ill have more soon source: http://news.sina.com.cn/s/2008-09-23/071414486145s.shtml

Well that was quick The Mega Lite is up already with a pretty sweet colour scheme. source:http://www.xbsh.cn/News/Zbdt/200808304691.html More as i find it EDIT: more construction The standard Happy Valley SLC clone goes up Checkout a TON of construction shots including the new mine train here http://bbs.house100.cn/thread-15741-1-1.html And just for luck theres a few more here http://qbar.qq.com/chengdubbs/7542.htm Source: http://bbs.house100.cn/thread-15741-1-1.html Source: http://bbs.house100.cn/thread-15741-1-1.html Source: http://bbs.house100.cn/thread-15741-1-1.html Source: http://bbs.house100.cn/thread-15741-1-1.html Source: http://bbs.house100.cn/thread-15741-1-1.html Source: http://bbs.house100.cn/thread-15741-1-1.html Source: http://bbs.house100.cn/thread-15741-1-1.html Source: http://bbs.house100.cn/thread-15741-1-1.html Intamin Goodness Source: http://bbs.house100.cn/thread-15741-1-1.html

best post ever but somehow your right. this coaster looks like it could be quite a good little terrain coaster.

I'm sure the deer wont be a problem. They still farm sheep around Megafobia at Oakwood and they've never caused a problem as far as I'm aware

Hey Jeff. Thanks for the awesome update. Some great pics. I cant believe they never finished that park on the way up to the Wall. I always wondered what became of it. I have a photo of that place when I went past in 2003. looks like they made some progress but never even got any rides in. The same unfinished park from Jeffs Update. just 5 years earlier

I've been waiting all year for this TR it all brings back some awesome memories. unfortunately when i went there was no Sliding car up to the wall But i did LOVE the food over there. Looks like your having a fantastic time. i cant wait for the Disney rip off park photos .

Hey all Thought this might interest some people. My local town of Weston-Super-Mare has proposed a 200mph dragster ride down its famous pier. http://www.grandpierwsm.co.uk/news/180808_fastest_ride.asp Looks like it will be built by Graviton who also built the go karts on the pier http://www.gravitron.co.uk/html/dragsters.html For those of you who don't know. Weston is a small seaside town in the south west of the UK. Popular with the old timers and used to be a favorite beach destination for thousands although it has lost a lot of its trade in recent decades. interestingly the arcade and amusement area at the end of the pier burnt down a few weeks ago. Although the structure remains intact and this new dragster ride is to form part of the redevelopment. http://www.bbc.co.uk/somerset/content/image_galleries/weston_pier_fire_gallery.shtml sounds interesting. but I must admit being from Weston i know that the country council is awful at projects like these. the town swimming pool/water park has been redesigned and put on hold about 20 times in the last 10 years.