yay101 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 ^ Probably, I mean they promised to run it backwards so why not? I don't know the exact answer but it seems reasonable. I have never ridden Colossus but it seemed like a fun ride. Iron Colossus will be better but Colossus seemed nice too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 ^^^^. I think if done right. I would look awesome I think you look great just the way you are. Don't you go changin' to please someone. Be happy in your own skin. If they were to preserve one side of the track as it is, they wouldnt announce Colossus' closure would they? It would just temporarily shut down as they Iron Horse the other side. I'd say the wording of the announcement suggests nothing of the old track will remain for use. They would still need to shut that side down for the complete refurb to transform it back to it's opening glory. Not an easy task. Besides, I doubt they could run one side while there was construction going on on the other. It wouldn't be like routine maintenence. It would still be a complete makeover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Someotherguyuser Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Wondering if they will be running Colossus backwards until it's last day. Does it even make sense to turn it back around for a month just to close the ride in August? Seems like a lot of unnecessary effort. I heard that the backwards gimmick was a Spring-only promotion. They may put it back in normal forwards operation come June 14th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I will have to get in my last backward ride this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Will it open in 2015 or 2016 do you guys think? I will guess it's definitely a 2016 opening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singemfrc Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Wondering if they will be running Colossus backwards until it's last day. Does it even make sense to turn it back around for a month just to close the ride in August? Seems like a lot of unnecessary effort. I heard that the backwards gimmick was a Spring-only promotion. They may put it back in normal forwards operation come June 14th. This has been confirmed as correct, they are turning it around to run forwards on June 14th, so that will be the last ever day to ride it backwards (since it will be closed before Fright Fest this year) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexinla Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Will it open in 2015 or 2016 do you guys think? I will guess it's definitely a 2016 opening. I could see a July 4th 2015 opening, that gives RMC 11 months and the winter in Cali is usually rather mild....point is, nobody knows, we will know soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterlvr Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I may be in the minority but I really hope Colossus' layout is changed completely. I've always felt Colossus was just big and boring, I would like to see a video of it come crashing down much like the footage of Son of Beast getting axed. I also hope it's completely changed. i'm hoping they can still use the existing structure, with just a lot of modification. but, if it's real similar, and doesn't slow down around the turn arounds, it should be awesome. i don't care if they race it or not, it will only last so long with both sides open knowing magic mountain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Everyone realizes that this will still be at SFMM, right? Even if it turns out to be the most amazing ride, it's pretty much a given that operations will be terribly inconsistent and the ride will probably experience a major closure of some sort while they wait for a part to arrive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Everyone realizes that this will still be at SFMM, right? Even if it turns out to be the most amazing ride, it's pretty much a given that operations will be terribly inconsistent and the ride will probably experience a major closure of some sort while they wait for a part to arrive... Thanks for the positive thoughts Joey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singemfrc Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Everyone realizes that this will still be at SFMM, right? Even if it turns out to be the most amazing ride, it's pretty much a given that operations will be terribly inconsistent and the ride will probably experience a major closure of some sort while they wait for a part to arrive... Also why I'm hoping they don't try to do some huge special effects...those don't have a history of lasting very long here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 ^Agreed. So they are building a 400ft tall dueling, quadruple-launch, 15 inversion coaster RMC coaster that can run 15 trains? Great! After its opening summer, it will start its decline. And yes, all the SFMM fanboys can say whatever they please but the park's track record doesn't lie..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 As cool as it is to see this project actually happening, it doesn't feel right. Colossus is just one of those iconic coasters that you can't see Magic Mountain without. I can never watch National Lampoon's Vacation the same way again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmeister Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I'm interested to see what's going to happen to the prelift sections. I've always felt that they were rather unusual in their length. I do enjoy the sight of that massive white structure coming closer and closer however. Maybe a tunnel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I'm interested to see what's going to happen to the prelift sections. I've always felt that they were rather unusual in their length. I do enjoy the sight of that massive white structure coming closer and closer however. Maybe a tunnel? Yeah I always thought it was odd that the station was so far from the lift. I imagine prior to Colossus being retrofitted for a MCBR the lines were insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GayCoasterGuy Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I'm interested to see what's going to happen to the prelift sections. I've always felt that they were rather unusual in their length. I do enjoy the sight of that massive white structure coming closer and closer however. Maybe a tunnel? That's one of the rare unique things about the ride; I like those long stretches as well. Our parks are getting saturated with very same-y rides (like B&Ms) so every old "boring" coaster (including Colossus with its huge flat curves) is fun just for the fact of being different. I'm looking forward to whatever RMC does, but enjoy the "tour around" coaster while you can. I love that ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 Magic Mountain's PR manager just sent me this official statement regarding Colossus: Our official statement regarding Colossus is below. Thanks for spreading the word: Colossus, the king of wooden coasters, ends its 36-year reign on August 16. Six Flags Magic Mountain will announce exciting future plans for the park we think our Guests will love at a later date. In the meantime, don’t miss your last chance to ride Colossus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRCT3 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 There are Iron Rattler, Medusa Steel Coaster... What do you think of Aluminium Colossus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 ^Well if you go to wikipedia you have a list of metals to choose from Titanium Colossus sounds cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingleRiderCam Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Or maybe they could do the "new" name like they did on New Texas Giant and call it something like Shiny Colossus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 ^In that case it would be chromium colossus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodie Warrior Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 How about YOLO-Colossus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i<3coasters Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 How about YOLO-Colossus? YOLOssus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booink Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 How about YOLO-Colossus? YOLOssus That would be the best name for any RMC hybrid ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Password121 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Magic Mountain's PR manager just sent me this official statement regarding Colossus: Our official statement regarding Colossus is below. Thanks for spreading the word: Colossus, the king of wooden coasters, ends its 36-year reign on August 16. Six Flags Magic Mountain will announce exciting future plans for the park we think our Guests will love at a later date. In the meantime, don’t miss your last chance to ride Colossus. Six Flags Magic Mountain is officially the "Arguable self-proclamation park of the World" "The king of wooden coasters" "The Thrill Capital of the World" The list goes on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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