Brassinthegrass Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I just hope that there's a bit of speed going through that and it's not just a lumpy ride... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveinphoenix Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Could everyone PLEASE stop posting the same old pics over and over? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithPlus1 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Could everyone PLEASE stop posting the same old pics over and over? thanks   But thats this whole thread! Posting the same pics and sating the same BS over and over again! But hey, it's almost up to 4,000 replies  I guess I just added one more useless response. Sorry for dumbing it up just a little more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercoaster5 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 For the people not on Facebook, "our mountain" just posted these! Everyone should check them out great updates! Â That have many more amazing photos from today! Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFChris Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Could everyone PLEASE stop posting the same old pics over and over? thanks  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vedved82491 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 ^Oh God, not again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Hahaha Haha..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimiGeek Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Anyone know if there is going to be snow like at other six flags holiday in the park events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatsu_dude Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I wonder what SFMM will do with the old Colossus track that doesn't get in RMC's way, in particular the third turnaround. Hopefully they don't just leave it sitting there, like Rolling Thunder's track at SFGAd. It's also good to see some new pictures of construction, they have really chopped that turnaround up, haven't they? I can't wait to see some track on that drop, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Password121 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I can almost guarantee they will NOT leave old Colossus track laying to rot. Rolling Thunder's track was left for two reasons: it crosses under El Toro, making it difficult to remove, and as a "memorial." RMC is making major modifications to the support structure, requiring the removal of the track in the first place. It would also look VERY out of place. But then again, so does Scream. My point still stands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Rolling Thunder's track was left for two reasons: it crosses under El Toro, making it difficult to remove, and as a "memorial." Â I think it's still there because Six Flags Great Adventure wanted the "World's Shortest Wooden Coaster" record. Now, hey, maybe Magic Mountain can beat that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Password121 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Rolling Thunder's track was left for two reasons: it crosses under El Toro, making it difficult to remove, and as a "memorial." Â I think it's still there because Six Flags Great Adventure wanted the "World's Shortest Wooden Coaster" record. Now, hey, maybe Magic Mountain can beat that one. They could also claim the shortest racing coaster, shortest incomplete circuit wooden coaster, and most lazy attempt to memorialize a classic coaster. But who's counting. (Oh, that's right, Six Flags is ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GayCoasterGuy Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Hell no! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Password121 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Twisted Colossus is by definition a hybrid coaster. Steel track with wood supports, no different than a ride like Gemini (CP). While it is under the steel coaster category, I would say the longest hybrid coaster is a valid claim, however misleading. As for the track length, you have to queue once for Twosted Colossus to experience 4,990 feet of track, while you had to queue twice for less than twice the track length. Apart from this, it really doesn't bother me that a major portion if the layout was removed.'the ride experience will be better no matter how you look at it, and that's what matters. I'm all about calling out Six Flags, but RMC has been one of SF's best decisions in years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GayCoasterGuy Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I wonder if the trains are going to race? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I wonder if the trains are going to race? Â I can't tell if you're trolling, or being serious. Either way, it's kind of obnoxious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GayCoasterGuy Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I wonder if the trains are going to race? Â I can't tell if you're trolling, or being serious. Either way, it's kind of obnoxious. Â I was asking the question because I'm curious... not sure how that could be obnoxious either way. I haven't been following the thread and I'm not up to date on all the news and discussions around Twisted Colossus. In the video, the trains are racing. But in the original video for Full Throttle, there was a train going over the top hat, then one through the loop, but the ride never ran like that. So... just wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFChris Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Wow. The sudden turn of negativity is pretty silly. Lighten up guys, we're getting an awesome coaster next year! Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GayCoasterGuy Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 ^Yolo! I'm still curious whether or not the new ride is supposed to race? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 ^Yolo! I'm still curious whether or not the new ride is supposed to race? Â Yes, TC is designed to race (or synch if you will) . How often SFMM will race it is anyone's guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GayCoasterGuy Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 ^Thank you. Â It would be odd to promote the "high 5" element and then not have dueling/racing trains. I have a strong feeling this has been discussed many times and I'm late to the topic... haven't been able to follow everything lately. Any which way, this will be one kick butt coaster! The park could once again have a top 10 coaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiemon Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Once again? You mean we had one and lost it? Just not sure what you mean by that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 ^^I apologize for my earlier post. I didn't realize that you hadn't been around earlier in the thread. I think most of us are approaching TC with a cautious optimism. On one hand the recent handling of some of their attractions is inconsistent at best. On the other hand, if this is their new signature ride, I would think it would be a thing of pride for them, at least for the first few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GayCoasterGuy Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 ^No problem, totally understand. I was excited to see the TC artwork when it was first announced, but after riding (and observing the operation of) Goliath at Great America (my home park), I'm not overly excited about it. Being wedged that tight into a coaster seat is not fun to me. But there are a couple good moments on the ride! Â ^^Years ago... many moons ago... in the early days of coaster geekdom, Colossus and Revolution were in everyone's top 10 lists (divided into separate wood and steel, of course). Colossus with PTC trains was very popular! (I've heard from a few who honestly rode the 1978 NAD Colossus and the later 79/80s PTC Colossus. To my surprise, they say that the later re-worked version was much more enjoyable. Vincent Price wouldn't ride it a 2nd time for America Screams!) Â Is X2 considered a top 10-ish coaster? I think I've seen it on some lists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiemon Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I might be in a minority in this opinion, but I prefer Tatsu (back row only) over X2. Not even close! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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