The Six Flags Magic Mountain (SFMM) Discussion Thread

[Arez55]

This totally blows, I'm going there tomorrow, mainly to ride X since I haven't been on it since summer.

[vedved82491]

ah joy, this is lovely. I'm glad I got on a few weeks ago, when it was allright and running two trains. But this is seriously crazy. They need to get S&S in immediately. Even if it is the train, GET NEW ONES.

[mummyjohn]

On a slight tangent, it's interesting that if you put in 'pimp coaster' to Google Image search, a picture of the X lift is on the first page of results (at least when I tried it).

[coasterjunkie91350]

Hey you are aware those trains arrow built are over 3 tons and im sure they blew the lift motor again.

[Jew]

^Whomever SFMM contracted to do the work on X's trains after the first extended downtime (rumored to be B&M) added the additional weight.

[snuggles]

You know, if arrow didn't use giant I beams for a frame...

[shawn_b_c]

It would occur to me, now I am being logical (not something SF usually is), that if they knew the trains were too heavy, they upgrade the motor. I cannot believe that it would take that long. Then they would not have to worry about blown gears. But again, I am being logical.

[Eric_Smith]

How about they shorten the trains to reduce weight. Its not like it will affect riders per hour.........

[alexinla]

Just got back from the park(thur) and X train is still at the same place on the lifthill. Deffinatly looks like to be something serious

 

Otherwise it was a great day at the park. Where are these new guestworkers coming from? They were great!

[Arez55]

I was there today as well...Yep, Still parked up on that lift. An employee was telling me how they are expecting it back up by this weekend, but who knows how credible my source was..

[wrs28330]

It was indeed a part of the lift mechanism which broke. Apparently the part in enroute at should be at the park with in the next few days. Not sure how quickly it can be up after the park arrives...

 

We shall see.

[Xtreme-me]

hope they covered up the trains when we have all this rain! it would really suck if they rusted over (Its been raining non stop in Southern California all day!)

[arrowfanman]

Hey guys. Just drove by SFMM today to check out any progress on the X-train. None whatsoever. Although I did see a mechanic looking at the components at the top of the lift--perhaps the breakdown was at the top this time? I don't know! Just throwing that out there in the realm of possibility.

 

Just because repetition is fun, I'll add two more pictures of what we've already seen!

 

-Jahan

 

p.s. Thanks for the info wrs!

[**McFly**]

Hey you are aware those trains arrow built are over 3 tons and im sure they blew the lift motor again.

 

I think you meant to say 30 tons right?

[coasterjunkie91350]

Hey you are aware those trains arrow built are over 3 tons and im sure they blew the lift motor again.

 

I think you meant to say 30 tons right?

thanks mcfly my bad btw doc brown called lmao

[TatsuXtreme]

Im probably gonna finally go again next weekend.

 

 

I just hope that X is fixed by then, and that all the rides are open (accept Flashback of course)

[coasterjunkie91350]

Im probably gonna finally go again next weekend.

 

 

I just hope that X is fixed by then, and that all the rides are open (accept Flashback of course)

I would not get my hopes up i talked to a mechanic whos a friend Brian he says it looks like its another major lift part that failed and they have the part on the way god 30 tons on that lift every time thay cycle a train they need a more powerful motor

[TatsuXtreme]

gah! why is it every time i go X is broken!?

 

lol

[Axman]

WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I've been studying MM for over 7 years now, ans this is the first that I've heard about a hidden Teacups ride!!!

 

Is it the old Drunken Barrels ride? If so, then how long has it been sitting there before MM put the grille directly in front of it?!?!?

 

Could someone please explain this to me?

[alexinla]

From Screamscape:

A haunted voice heard on the wind from the closed Magic Pagoda claims that Six Flags has put up the cash to buy all new trains for X from S&S Power.

[GMAN962]

^All I've got to say is: THANK GOD!

 

Geeze...those trains are more of a problem than the lift!

 

-Mike

[Mr.Six]

X reopened today shortly after the park's opening.

_six

[incredicoaster]

X reopened today shortly after the park's opening.

_six

 

aww crap and i was telling guests it was closed today....

[wrs28330]

WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I've been studying MM for over 7 years now, ans this is the first that I've heard about a hidden Teacups ride!!!

 

Is it the old Drunken Barrels ride? If so, then how long has it been sitting there before MM put the grille directly in front of it?!?!?

 

Could someone please explain this to me?

 

It was called crazy barrels. The only thing remaining in the turn table and the control panel. It is behind Carousel Grill in Center Ring Games.

[vedved82491]

I don't believe the X break was anything on the lifts part, I believe it was the train. But no worry, it has reopened, and new trains have been ordered. The trains should be done and arrive by winter and be ready by next Summer.