RandallDuell Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 I just noticed this... Does it look like all the tires have been removed off that section of brake run?  Here you can see where they were before:[attachment=0]Screen Shot 2014-08-27 at 22.37.57.png[/attachment]   I noticed the tires in that shot, as well, and wondered if they had just removed them ... and, if not, why leave them laying around? Why not just get 'em out of there?  I had asked if anyone had a closeup of the old hills, btw, and there we go! Am I the only one curious as to what that former track area actually looks like up close (like I assume they removed the actual track when they modified the ride, right)?
coasterkid124 Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 If Twisted Colossus runs only two trains, the brake run may be preserved as is and replaced by magnetic brakes. They can't stop a train completely so it would act as just a trim. Drive tires would add unnecessary friction and slow a train down even more.
KBrylczyk Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 I just noticed this... Does it look like all the tires have been removed off that section of brake run?  Rubber burns pretty well. Tomorrow's announcement is gonna be one helluva bonfire.
iloveblueberries Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 I just noticed this... Does it look like all the tires have been removed off that section of brake run?  Rubber burns pretty well. Tomorrow's announcement is gonna be one helluva bonfire.  I'll bring the blueberries.
CPSFMMCW Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 I'll be the first to predict no mid course break run. We saw it with texas giant, and haven't really seen it since and so I'll say there won't be one. Texas Giant seemed like the test of the ibox and working with the layout of the ride and so they included it, and I think if they go with the right maneuvers than it won't have one. Just my prediction though! Guess we'll find out if it comes true or not.
chickenbowl Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 Here's my final prediction!  -Single track! -160'-179' tall -inversion at the top of the lift hill before a straight plummet down. -longest hybrid coaster (not wooden, but sfmm might just say wooden) -Twisted Colossus, reveal trailer all dark and gloomy, TV ads all bright and happy and WA- HOAH!   Lets see who's prediction is closest!!  I bet it will only be heightened a bit, closer to 140' or so.
MagicMountainMan Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 The actual brakes have been removed, not just the tires. That was actually the second thing to go after taking the chains and motors off the lifts. Â And the wood pile that is sitting by the exit has been there for at least a few weeks. (I don't recall exactly how long, it could have been a while) There is another pile that sitting in the furthest turnaround. I believe it's simply left over wood that they have from maintenance on the ride. Â Anyhow, I'm extremely exited to see the new layout! I'm so happy that I'm going to have a RMC coaster that I can oogle at every day! Even the construction has me amped. Â Rumor also has it that the ride will be getting a nice, upgraded led light package to replace the old one.
BurgoAndM Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 I can't wait to see the layout of this and Wicked Cyclone!
woolandmammoth Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 Twisted Colossus and Wicked Cyclone? Sounds like Wicked Twister to me. Hopefully the designs they come up with for these remodels can outpace the names. Tomorrow should be one of the more interesting days for RMC announcements.
Tmcdllr Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 If Twisted Colossus runs only two trains, the brake run may be preserved as is and replaced by magnetic brakes. They can't stop a train completely so it would act as just a trim. Drive tires would add unnecessary friction and slow a train down even more. Â Â Why would they keep that crappy part of the ride?
kongker Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 It's a long shot but is there ANY chance SFMM will finally install a construction webcam? I can't recall them doing so in the past but I really enjoyed watching RMC Goliath take shape at SFGAm. The RCDB Drone flyovers and YouTube updates were really great. Hopefully they could place a cam at the top of our Goliath (for the best overview). This would be awesome but my better judgement tells me image updates (of any kind) will probably remain up to the enthusiast community...
iloveblueberries Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 Go to sleep, guys. You have a long week ahead of you.
am1500 Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 A view from the top of superman tower might also be pretty awesome.
805Andrew Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 Hopefully I wake up to a cool announcement. Go RMC!
singemfrc Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 ^ I don't think what Ninja is undergoing can be considered "routine" or "annual"   To be honest Im fine with that sign... I do not think any park would have an "our train got destroyed so we only are running one train for now" sign  still funny though I would so stop and take a photo in front of that sign! Even better it should say "One of our trains ran over a tree so we're only running one while we rebuild another second one from parts that have been sitting around for years"
xXxVekoma420xXx Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 HEY Brahs I keep hearing 5:30 is the announcment time but anyone know what time zone that is? Â Can't wait to see some WICkED coasters man!
CPTCOASTER Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 One more hour! Or at least til it's 2am-ish for whatever time the announcement is.
canadianparkfan Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 ^You think 2 am is bad, try staying up till 5 am if you're further east! Â I pray to the almighty RMC gods there's no delays
HARLEYGUYJB Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 Thankfully I work nights this week so I'm already up!
CPTCOASTER Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 This link should work when it hits 2am https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain/twisted-colossus/overview
robbalvey Posted August 28, 2014 Author Posted August 28, 2014 This link should work when it hits 2am https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain/twisted-colossus/overview I think it's going to be this: https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain/attractions/twisted-colossus/overview
winningfreak Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 Glad to see i'm not the only one who couldn't sleep tonight waiting for the new announcement. Â So Twisted Colossus, bet the trains run backwards all the time! Rides more fun that way. 3 minutes togo.
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