The Six Flags Magic Mountain (SFMM) Discussion Thread

[willthegolfer]

If it is a block brake, there must be some really strong braking power because the train is going to be flying into it and the straight section looks pretty short.

The block brake doesn't have to be there all the time, it may only end up being used in emergencies.

The thing about that, though, is that there is a chain lift right after it, so why would you need a block brake for emergencies as well?

[Manic Monte]

Or maybe it's just a straight piece of track, leading to the second lift.

[Woodie Warrior]

If it is a block brake, there must be some really strong braking power because the train is going to be flying into it and the straight section looks pretty short.

The block brake doesn't have to be there all the time, it may only end up being used in emergencies.

The thing about that, though, is that there is a chain lift right after it, so why would you need a block brake for emergencies as well?

The blue side train wouldn't be able to detach from its lift hill until the green side was already detached. A block break would allow them to detach at the same time.

[rcdude]

Well, I guess we now know how the blocking issue will be solved. I'm somewhat curious as to whether the animation showed the original design and there was a minor change between when the animation was produced and when construction started. Block brake or not, I'm sure the ride will still be outstanding and if this will somehow increase the frequency of dueling trains then I am all for it.

 

As for the new colors of Scream, blue and orange is a good combination, though I'm a little surprised by the choice given that it's the same colors as nearby Goliath (although swapped). It won't be an issue since the shades will be much darker, but it's still not what I would have expected.

[IdahoKat]

I, for one, am fan of coasters above anything else.

 

 

The entire park could be set on cinderblocks in a dusty barren fairgrounds somewhere (and to be completely honest parts of the park aren't too far away from that description) and as long as they've got the coaster collection they currently have I'd still go, have the most amazing day, and still be incredibly appreciative that I live within driving distance of such amazing rides.

 

The next time I'm in southern Cal, I definitely cannot wait to go back to SFMM. I feel the same way - much of the park could be nothing but the rides and no theming, and I'd still go for the rides. Tatsu is actually one of my all time favorite rides I have ever been on. The experience and sensations are just amazing to me.

[vedved82491]

Even if the transition track on TC is more straight in the pictures, perhaps they simply changed the design so the blue track is starting closer to the lift than was shown in the animation. I'm sure there will still be a twist element.

[ioio]

It's a safe bet to assume there will be no one at the park tomorrow (or anywhere, LOL) during the Super Bowl right?

[VTown661]

Should be a great day at SFMM.

 

Weather around 75 not a wisp of wind.

 

I will take a good look at Twisted C and pace myself.

 

It will be a satisfaction day for all.

[K1ngdaKa88]

I found a funny Video of Hitler who plans a Trip to SFMM. Look what happens when they told him about (Twisted)Colossus!

[youtu_be]http://youtu.be/ZCABLddiVLo[/youtu_be]

[GwaziBSRider1]

^ Ah, the old Hitler Rage Meme from "Downfall." One of my favorites; thanks for sharing!

[JRice92]

^ That was hilarious!

[K1ngdaKa88]

^ ya I couldn't stop laughing!

^^ np

[El Toro_Ryan]

Even if the transition track on TC is more straight in the pictures, perhaps they simply changed the design so the blue track is starting closer to the lift than was shown in the animation. I'm sure there will still be a twist element.

 

I'm betting that the original design of the ride had always incorporated this section of straight track in order to squeeze in the necessary block. Rides with two lift hills have used this design element for years (Iron Dragon at CP for example) and I doubt a designer like Alan Schilke would have forgotten to add in the extra block. It's probably just like the concept art for Goliath where the steel lift hill structure was planned from the beginning but wasn't included in the concept art on purpose.

[Mater]

Not gonna lie, the reverse banked airtime hill into the dive into the structure looked like one of the coolest parts. Hopefully they're able to at least keep part of the dive.

[Comeagain?]

YouTube comments...

 

The twisted colossus is going to be super painful. :/

[DonGeorge]

I found a funny Video of Hitler who plans a Trip to SFMM. Look what happens when they told him about (Twisted)Colossus!

[youtu_be]http://youtu.be/ZCABLddiVLo[/youtu_be]

 

I still think the Son of Beast one is the funniest Hitler video I've ever seen.

[steveinphoenix]

A little clearer and closer pic of the Green/Blue transition on TC.

TC green/blue transition track

[chickenbowl]

I was really looking forward to that twisting dive and banked curve before zooming up the second lift. Hopefully The pacing isn't killed with a full stopping brake right there. I'll cross my fingers!

[Mater]

My guess is you're not going to be fully stopped in that brake run, but just slow down to a manageable speed before the lift. Though it will no doubt have the ability to stop you and act as a full block brake.

[tarheel1231]

I heard the the new Scream color scheme will be blue track and orange supports. Is that true?

[Manic Monte]

^ Yep, it's true.

[COASTERelic]

I heard the the new Scream color scheme will be blue track and orange supports. Is that true?

Looks like the same blue as TC track. Too bad the supports were not green. lol

[SFGAmFan1976]

aww darn.... I really liked Scream's colors

[DarienLaker]

I smell a Bizrro remtheme for Scream!

[sxexaxn]

Not really feeling the orange supports on Scream. Almost any other color would've gone better with blue in my opinion. I wonder what the new paint on the trains will look like. Perhaps a third color will be accented on the train somewhere?