The Six Flags Magic Mountain (SFMM) Discussion Thread

[Mater]

Doesn't the second lift have to be two blocks? Otherwise how could the train on lift one start the course.

[iloveblueberries]

You guys are overthinking it

[Mater]

The second lift can't possibly be one block, because that would mean the train on the first lift hill couldn't leave the chain until the train on the second hill was completely off of it, ruining any chance at actually dueling.

 

If you think that's overthinking something, you must have a really basic thought process.

[thrillseeker4552]

^I pointed out that same thing a few pages back. I'm curious to see how that's going to work.

 

In other words, it's nice to see a full POV! After seeing the one for Wicked Cyclone I assumed there would be one for TC.

[rcdude]

The second lift seems like two blocks to me and it's not impossible.

 

Doesn't the second lift have to be two blocks? Otherwise how could the train on lift one start the course.

 

Yes, the second lift will probably have an emergency block, but it could potentially be something requiring a manual reset and therefore isn't the same as a standard block. We wen't know what until more of the ride is installed, but my guess would be that there will be an emergency brake on the lower part of the second lift that could stop a train or sensors will allow the first lift to release the train as long as the second is cresting, as there won't be enough energy to reach it if the second chain stopped. Based on the way the ride operates, however, it needs five blocks outside of this to work with all four trains as there should never be a train on lift one, a train between the two lifts, and a train on lift two all at the same time. Assuming the final brake is not a block, one would be required in front of the station to allow four train operation (unless the station could hold two trains, which is doubtful).

 

We won't know for sure until we see this ride testing or see evidence of a second station, but I just don't think there would be enough room to accommodate a transfer and two stations based on what has been installed so far.

[JeromyL]

I'm sure the engineers have figured out how it will run. We will just have to see what it is

[coasterlvr]

I'm sure the engineers have figured out how it will run. We will just have to see what it is

 

yeah, but who wants to wait. LOL

 

btw, that lucky person who screams "oh my God!" has ridden both twisted colossus and wicked cyclone. lucky! lol

[JeromyL]

They should create a rollercoaster simulator so we can play with it before it comes out live. (Station control sim)

[JeromyL]

^^^nerding out here

[coasterlvr]

oh, and i don't think they will have the dual loading station like maverick. i just see 2 blocks before the station, the station, and the one outside in the video. i am interested about the timing of the trains that's being talked about on the lifts. also, i hope that the train will rocket up as high as it shows in the video so the second lift is short. does seem like a lot of energy though.

[iloveblueberries]

The second lift can't possibly be one block, because that would mean the train on the first lift hill couldn't leave the chain until the train on the second hill was completely off of it, ruining any chance at actually dueling.

 

If you think that's overthinking something, you must have a really basic thought process.

 

There's absolutely no need for this speculation at this point. Any and all variables you're discussing were probably accounted for when the ride was being engineered. You can obsess about blocks when the rides closer to completion or when it's open, but at the moment it is coming off as really silly.

[Mater]

How about you let the moderators decide what should and shouldn't be discussed on this discussion board?

[iloveblueberries]

It is silly to be worried about rocky mountain construction not using blocks properly for this ride. I'm not saying you shouldn't post your concern, but it's a nonsensical one.

[Mater]

Well thank you very much for your input. I will be sure to take it to heart.

 

 

So about this two block lift, the way I'm picturing it in my head it's going to have to have two chains, split up somewhere after it would lose speed about halfway up.

[Manic Monte]

I love the look of the airtime on this ride, especially on the blue run. The side air hill and turn right before the green lift looks insane.

[Jew]

I'm pretty sure RMC knows how to program a ride.

Edited October 17, 2014 by Jew

[RyanTPM]

That pre-lift section is simply brilliant!

[coasterlvr]

i know i'm not worried, but i am curious how it all works.

[iloveblueberries]

I'm pretty sure RMC knows how to program a ride.

 

This guy gets it.

[Mater]

i know i'm not worried, but i am curious how it all works.

 

 

This guy gets it.

[Jew]

i know i'm not worried, but i am curious how it all works.

 

 

With lots of wiring, Control modules, pressure switches, proximity sensors, and programming?

[Mater]

Um I don't think anyone ever expressed interest in any of that.

[iloveblueberries]

Um I don't think anyone ever expressed interest in any of that.

That is exactly what you're expressing interest in. Trust the designers, it's not like anyone's going to give you an answer, none of us know the technicalities of the ride better than RMC. Edited October 18, 2014 by iloveblueberries

[Mater]

You obviously have no idea what we're trying to talk about, so how about you just let us talk?

Edited October 18, 2014 by Mater

[coasterlvr]

now if there was just an obvious flat spot that would be too easy. lol

 

something else i'm really curious about are all the trees that have been hacked down. there are so many that have been cut. does give me hope that a lot will change and not just some new paint, reopen the ice cream/food place and a kiosk with some colossus merchandise.