The Six Flags Magic Mountain (SFMM) Discussion Thread

[DJeXeL]

^Sounds legit

[Aaronkv]

Wow, looks like they'll need to order some more wood. At least it was Isolated at the highest point, could've spread fast if it started at ground level somehow.

Edited September 8, 2014 by Aaronkv

[Intimidator305]

Wow, between the fire and just this being a Six Flags, Twisted Colossus will be lucky to open by Labor Day next season

[Woodie Warrior]

The RMC fire strikes again!

[VCXfreak]

The dumb news anchor on kcal at the top of the hour was asking the guy on the phone if the ride was struck by lighting, she also said it closed down to be converted to a "3D" coaster

 

HAHA, my brother said the same thing too. Damn Reporters!

[ProwlerPrey]

Wow. I'm curious as to what exactly caused it. Hopefully it wont be too much of an issue for RMC as they build the new ride.

[coasterlvr]

 

few more shots

[RCT3Bross]

First thing that came to mind was a special breakdown of the ride. But I'm sure this is legit as accidental fire. Guess Twisted Colossus is too hot for regular Colossus.

[Intimidator305]

For those of you all not familiar with the park, no worries, it actually did not burn any trees... The area looked that shitty before.

[robbalvey]

Thanks John for the update - If you can grab any more pics or stories, please upload them so we can update the main post about the story.

[RyanTPM]

I'm guessing this will have an effect on construction? RMC will now have to replace the wood in that section before adding topper track.

[Mater]

Good, that wood was gross anyway.

[DJeXeL]

^^Coming in 2016: Twisted Colossus.

[PeoplemoverMatt]

I'm guessing this will have an effect on construction? RMC will now have to replace the wood in that section before adding topper track.

 

 

That whole part of the lift hill was going to need to be replaced anyway to make the lift hill taller and the drop steeper as planned. The question will be how much of an impact this will be found to have on the integrity of the lift hill structure as a whole, and how well it can now support the new layout.

[AllenA07]

There is one picture that makes it look like there is some damage to the lower part of the ride. Is that the case or am I seeing derbies that collapsed from the top of the ride.

[RyanTPM]

^^Yes,but usually they just build on top of the existing structure. Not replace the whole thing.

[BoulderDash]

Wow they have really made a mess of this classic coaster.

[DJeXeL]

There is one picture that makes it look like there is some damage to the lower part of the ride. Is that the case or am I seeing derbies that collapsed from the top of the ride.

 

Looks to be part of the lift structure that fell which in turn damaged the structure below. In any case, I'm sure RMC is already working on a "Plan B."

[coasterlvr]

time to give me the 200 footer i wanted.

 

seriously though, hope it doesn't slow down construction too much. guys should be able to come in and frame that back up in no time.

[TheCDBurner]

Coming in 2016: Twisted Colossus.

More like Burning Colossus.

[VF15]

Ouch. That stinks, but I don't think that it will be too big of a problem for Twisted Colossus construction. They'll probably be able to replace the wood that was destroyed.

 

Also, what is it with RMCs and fire? Goliath's (SFGAm) station fire and now this...

[COASTER FREAK 11]

Video of the lift hill collapsing:

 

Clicky!

 

I uploaded it here so it would be easier to view:

Edited September 8, 2014 by robbalvey

[coasterlvr]

There is one picture that makes it look like there is some damage to the lower part of the ride. Is that the case or am I seeing derbies that collapsed from the top of the ride.

 

Looks to be part of the lift structure that fell which in turn damaged the structure below. In any case, I'm sure RMC is already working on a "Plan B."

 

 

yeah, it toppled right on top of the return track part. that part was just going to be removed anyway, so again, hope it doesn't mess too much with the plan.

[RCT3Bross]

I'm confused on how this could happen, I mean a fire a top of the lift hill that doesn't just happen.

 

I'm no local so I was just wondering did this happen during openings hours? Again no Local so I have no idea how late it is over there.

Edited September 8, 2014 by RCT3Bross

[RyanTPM]

^The construction crew may have been working up there as said. And then maybe a blowtorch caught the wood.