11slataus Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Wouldn't be surprised if the lower turnaround old track is staying. 6F never removed Colossus's old double down track OR Cyclone's old first drop. Really though, I don't think it staying would look all that bad, and it may be a lot of work to remove old track nestled deep in the structure. I'm okay with it staying. But Rolling Thunder still under El Toro is just ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Password121 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 ^Well, did they still keep Cyclone's first drop to this point in the renovation? You can't compare demolishing a ride (Rolling Thunder) and leaving a piece of track that requires some precision to remove and leaves a gaping hole in El Toro's supports to this crazy idea that RMC isn't going to remove the old Colossus track. I don't even know where this idea came from, and I'd be surprised if this was even SF's decision. Did RMC renovate Rolling Thunder, then leave the base of the drop? No. It was demolished, and the track is a memorial sort of thing. They are completely overhauling Colossus' support structure, and it may even require the removal of the old track. Please, everybody, just put this idea to rest. I'm all about making fun of Six Flags when they deserve it, but this is just ridiculous speculation that isn't based on any previous examples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterlvr Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I hope they at least paint the track. i'm guessing the only place they wouldn't really need to touch is that final turn around. there is still track to the Dragon ride to the top of the hill. you can see it on the 2nd lift on Ninja. that one didn't make much sense to me, but i guess if it wasn't in the way, leave it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerome Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 LOL... I feel like that Giga for Viper rumor has been around longer than the Knotts version. I agree that TC will hold me over for a good while. I'd like to see the park focus on other things for now. Rumors are just that "rumors". Not to be taken too seriously when they are so far in the future. I would like to see them spend some serious money on up keep of the park. They need to start thinking of the big family dollars. I have nothing against teens filling up the park...but the real money is in the family dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatsu_dude Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Hey, I enjoyed yours as well. Thanks for posting them! Thanks. Next time I'll take some earlier and they'll be much better. If you want to talk about SFMM not removing unused stuff, the Metro Monorail track was sitting there for a long, long time before the majority of it was removed for YOLOcoaster, and Flashback was SBNO for quite a while too. Not to mention all the abandoned buildings on the hill and in the back half of the park. As for what happens to the Colossus track, again, we'll just have to wait and see. Whether an old piece of track out of sight exists or not won't change anyone's opinion of the park, other than giving us crazy enthusiasts something else to make fun of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chargersmichael Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Is Apocalypse really that faded or did they paint it white? It looks terrible... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Password121 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 ^So that settles it! Wicked Cyclone > Twisted Colossus. They both look like outstanding rides. Wicked Cyclone does appear to have some pretty incredible pacing though; something I'm interested to see if TC is on the same level of quickness. The old Colossus appeared to really struggle on the high portions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleDown Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 But Rolling Thunder still under El Toro is just ridiculous. LOL couldn't agree more, but it's typical SF and to be honest I don't mind it for some reason. And fine if it's been made out to be a "tribute" to the old ride as an excuse for them just not removing it, but think about it. You could easily have 1 mechanic spend 2 hours a day cutting and removing small sections in pieces, and that thing would be gone in 6 months. Excuses that it can't be removed because of its location is just downright dumb. Anything can be removed, cleared, finished, we've all seen MUCH bigger coaster obstacles than that. As far as Twisted Colossus and them not removing the track of the ride that isn't in the way, again, it doesn't bug me in the least. Yes, it's cheap in not spending money and time to take them out, but at this point I'm used to it. Gave up on Magic Mountain being Disney a long time ago. I'm just happy there are some awesome rides that continue to operate and that the park spends money to install new rides, even some times incredible rides, every couple years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioio Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 (edited) I'm not sure if Alan was being sarcastic or serious, but ... so was the Colossus fire intentional? Edited November 24, 2014 by Jew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Is Apocalypse really that faded or did they paint it white? It looks terrible... Yeah it looked ghastly the last time I was there during the summer. It's faded into a pukey white color, when it was a deep brown opening day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 (edited) It was sarcasm. Seems Alan has read a lot of the comments around the net lol. Edited November 24, 2014 by Jew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleDown Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 lol WHY is that post getting deleted? The link to the video interview with Alan Schilke is soooo FREAKIN' GREAT and chop full of inside information from X to S&S to Twisted Colossus and the RMC company, all from the man himself! A pretty entertaining guy that seems like as big as a coaster nerd as anyone on here. If I've ever seen coaster porn before, that interview with him for 20 minutes definitely tops it all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 That site is not a site we allow links to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleDown Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 LOL wut? You're don't allow links to YouTube?? Not like it was a private or xxx porn site or something. You'd think a coaster enthusiast community forum would want to allow its members to share as much information about the industry as possible so everyone gets to see and learn everything that's out there. Especially a GREAT interview like that! I don't get what you're talking about. I'm confused. Anyway, on a high note, I'm really glad I got to see that link before it was deleted and am sorry to anyone that doesn't get to see it because of...who knows, really. An awesome video interview with RMC's Alan Schilke, a guy I've never seen talk before, but a very inventive guy that you can tell loves coasters and keeps up on the coaster information like all of us. He talks about how he envisioned Twisted Colossus, and how cool it will be on the ride how if your friends aren't on the same train as you, and are on the next train, you'll be able to race them on the ride with how the layout is configured. Really cool insight really! How nice of him to talk and answer questions for 20 minutes, and he was very entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioio Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 ^ I agree, really great interview! I wish there was an extensive interview like this (with him) when X (now X2) first came out! I would love to watch some video discussing the whole design/prototype process of that ride. Really great stuff! A little bummed he thought Wicked Cyclone is the better of the two conversions.... my sentiment was very similar after watching both POVs... The layout of TC is just a big oval :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comeagain? Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 It's because of the website that produced the interview. Not the interview or YouTube itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterlvr Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 it's like walking into Chevrolet handing out Ford truck flyers. well, something like that. anyway, i watched it, and i'm glad i know why Green Lantern sucks. also, getting my finger ready for some Top Gun action. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Haha... The Top Gun element sounds beyond awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 It's because of the website that produced the interview. Not the interview or YouTube itself. This. End of discussion now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i<3coasters Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Twisted Colossus construction update Ooo we have fresh new stairs & handrails on blue side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 ^Oh wow, I didn't even catch that. This ride's gonna be so beautiful looking in a few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicman Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 After watching an Interview, my favorite part is how the two trains switch places all in one ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Get plenty of pictures when it is new. Probably won't ever look that good again in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicman Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Especially get lots of construction photos because, well for me I really like a lot of new updates on how the construction is going, plus we also get to see a lot of brand new RMC track! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colossus_queen Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 (edited) heres a couple photos of the new railing and the latest on the 1st turnaround. so I just watched the alan schilke interview, and I must say I was disgusted when he boldly admitted the fire was intentional! I mean come on RMC, the intention may have been to get peoples attention, but do NOT mess with nature and her elements. you can not control nature! its no wonder why they sacrificed some of the structure wood from colossus' peak. I am also confused that sfmm said the "fire" will not impact the opening timeframe. now there is a photo/postcard/flyer that clearly depicts "summer 2015". whats the deal with this? 11/23 colossus updates 11/23 colossus updates Edited November 25, 2014 by colossus_queen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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