The Disneylander Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 ^ Umm...all coasters have anti-rollbacks, I'm pretty sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGAm Shock Wave Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 ^While I've never seen one of the 2 train models, I can say for sure that Spacely's Sprocket Rockets at SFGAm does not have any anti-rollbacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterking2981 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 ^That's because its a one train operation, so there's no threat of a collision thus no real need of the anti-rollbacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Offhand, I can't think of any tire lifts with any anti-rollbacks, though I'm sure there must be some provision for that. (Jaguar! at Knott's comes to mind.) Do the tires grip tightly enough to stop a train rolling backwards? Can the motors turn the opposite direction or are they ratcheted in some way to only turn one direction. Â Being such a nerd of the mechanical aspects of coasters, I should know this. Â Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCFreak Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Having worked on Woodstock Express at Cedar point, they do not have independant rollbacks on the lift itself. The tire lift is fully capable of stopping the train and keeping it in place (even fully loaded). If the tires get really wet and can possibly slip an inch or two at most, usually not enough to ever send it crashing back into the station, but that's why they have a set of brakes at the bottom of the lift in multiple train operation. And it's not like the park would run it in the rain anyway for that very reason. Â That said I also think Magic Mountain won't change anything and keep it one train. The thing that will kill capacity though is it it has seat belts or not. It was a HUGE pain in the butt at Cedar Point (especially after they added the stupid plastic cover to prevent most people from opening the seat belts themselves and absolutely killed any decent capacity the ride could have had. Add in the fact that it's Magic Mountain and you might have better capacity at Deja Vu still lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Actually I can think of at least one coaster with a tire lift that has independent anti rollbacks on the lift... Zonga formally of SFDK (and whatever it's called now) has anti rollbacks all the way up the curvy lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A113 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Just a side question, but do you think it is going to rain at SFMM this weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atem122 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Yes. Â Edit: Click the link smarty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A113 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Other than Atem.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCFreak Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 ^ Yes---from what I've been hearing. Â "...Zonga formerly of SFDK (and whatever it's called now)..." (Tmcdllr) Â I think right now it's called "pile of metal." Unless I missed something, I don't think it's been reassembled anywhere. Or maybe it left the country... Â At least this new coaster will have better capacity than Canyon Blaster. And be a bit longer. Â Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Menefee Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I think right now it's called "pile of metal." Unless I missed something, I don't think it's been reassembled anywhere. Or maybe it left the country... Â It's now running (or not) in Mexico as Tsunami. Â http://rcdb.com/4214.htm?p=0 From RCDB: http://rcdb.com/4214.htm?p=21560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Yeah I thought it was still running but didn't know where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonmx Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 It's now running (or not) in Mexico as Tsunami.  Well, actually, Tsunami is closed to the public, but it can be operated at anny moment.  The problem is that Tsunami is the only atracction of a park proyect, that was supossed to be completed this year. The economical situation and the cancellation of "La feria de San Marcos" by Influenza, caused that this proyect suffer a big delay.  I talk yesterday with Tsunami admins. and they told me that the coaster will open on the 2010 edition of La feria de San marcos, April and May, during 4 or 5 weeks.  That´s the situation of Tsunami.  BTW.. When will Shapiro announe the new coaster, and other atracctions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 Great news everyone!  We are happy to confirm that West Coast Bash 2010 will be DOUBLE THE FUN with TWO PARKS instead of one!  Mark your calendars now! Save the date!  March 20th & 21st, 2010!  Six Flags Magic Mountain - Saturday, March 20th Knott's Berry Farm - Sunday, March 21st  Event details are still being working out, but there *WILL* be ERT, Q&A Sessions, Backstage Tours, etc...  But this year we are proud to feature TWO of Southern California's finest parks!  Details and pricing will be announced soon!  --Robb Alvey www.themeparkreview.com  ps. And expect an announcement about Bay Area Bash 2010 soon too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4rturo Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Wow that sounds like fun. Â WCB announced before 2010's attraction, MM is officially making an new deadline record here.... Â Hope it's not much longer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterking2981 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 ^I really wish I could go Any reason to go to SFMM is good enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Can't wait for WCB! It is hands down the best deal in the world, yes people, even with a Season Pass! (I feel bad for how many times you will have to explain the whole season pass thing to people.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Disneylander Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Wait...isn't the ACE Solace thing the day right before WCB? Or has that changed? I somehow don't see Knott's hosting TWO enthusiast events in as many days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgodsey Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Knotts has moved Solace to April in conjunction with the ACE Spring Conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Normally I just go down for about three days, but I think this will make me change to a mini-week (maybe 5 days) vacation! Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Disneylander Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Knotts has moved Solace to April in conjunction with the ACE Spring Conference. Â Gotcha. I remember reading that somewhere, but I wasn't sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X2coasterfreak Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Awesome!! I loved WCB 09, but 10 will be amazing! Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreditCrazy Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 That's great news! WCB this year was awesome, and I was thinking about also doing Solace this year, but this will be much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawrtotheargh Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Is it March yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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