KarlaKoaster Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Wow, this is a really surprising accident and not really the kind of thing you'd expect nowadays. Really glad nobody was injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beenagins87 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Well, that settles my Memorial week plans looks like it’ll be KD and Twisted Timbers, than CP in July for my other week off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorneyKid14 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Guest services has been closed. Guess they dont want to deal with the thousands of people that will be complaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Ugh, the media will have a field day with this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Guest services has been closed. Guess they dont want to deal with the thousands of people that will be complaining. What could they say, except "You're welcome, for closing the coaster so you don't get hurt." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clem2754 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Ugh, the media will have a field day with this I saw two news stories on the internat thus far and basically they just give the facts and report that the 4 people that asked for EMS are back in the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 The roller coaster nerd in me is super curious to know how something like this was even allowed to occur in the first place given the insane number of checks and sensors on block systems this day in age, but all I can say is I hope this gets sorted out quickly and the ride resumes safe operation soon. Glad to hear the injuries were minimal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Steel Vengeance is testing. I heard a few rumors about it and actually just caught a train myself on the webcam. Obviously this doesn't mean that the ride will be opening any time soon, but it does imply that reports of any major track damage were likely exaggerated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clem2754 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Steel Vengeance is testing. I heard a few rumors about it and actually just caught a train myself on the webcam. Obviously this doesn't mean that the ride will be opening any time soon, but it does imply that reports of any major track damage were likely exaggerated. I was thinking that best case was going to be Friday. That gives you time to do a complete review of what happen and the required testing. The park is only open for a few more hours today and on Sunday. The park has 4 days of down time. You work on it over the next 5+ days and get it ready for next Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamedturtle Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 The roller coaster nerd in me is super curious to know how something like this was even allowed to occur in the first place given the insane number of checks and sensors on block systems this day in age, but all I can say is I hope this gets sorted out quickly and the ride resumes safe operation soon. Glad to hear the injuries were minimal. Me too. It boggles my mind. I doubt we'll ever find out exactly how this happened, but I really want to know. Steel Vengeance is testing. I heard a few rumors about it and actually just caught a train myself on the webcam. Obviously this doesn't mean that the ride will be opening any time soon, but it does imply that reports of any major track damage were likely exaggerated. That's good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Corn Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 hopefully that 5mph "crash" didn't do too much damage, as otherwise if someone goes to the hospital, i could pretty much guarantee that it wouldn't open for a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Thinking Good Coaster Operating Thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Steel Vengeance is testing. I heard a few rumors about it and actually just caught a train myself on the webcam. And now the cam is pointed away from it. Hmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 It's been pointed there for awhile, you can see the first turn on the top left corner of the screen and if you're enough of a dork you can sit there and wait like I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamedturtle Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 It's been pointed there for awhile, you can see the first turn on the top left corner of the screen and if you're enough of a dork you can sit there and wait like I did. I keep getting distracted by Magnum, and then wondering if I missed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Our local news in Detroit said it was nothing more than a "bump", and that all people involved returned to the park to enjoy the rest of there day. Good to see that the media is not turning this into something it's not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 It's been pointed there for awhile, you can see the first turn on the top left corner of the screen and if you're enough of a dork you can sit there and wait like I did. Oh OK then that's why I can't see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelwee Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Good to see that the media is not turning this into something it's not. Enthusiasts, on the other hand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Unfortunately some of said enthusiasts are members of this forum.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorneyKid14 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Guest services has been closed. Guess they dont want to deal with the thousands of people that will be complaining. What could they say, except "You're welcome, for closing the coaster so you don't get hurt." You know people will go complain because other rides are closed and they had to wait for food and other stupid stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Mutts Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 All I hope is this doesn't lead to one train operation or stupid headrests being added Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Well...here we go with the media BS. Now they are claiming that the "cart" was making a weird noise in the corkscrew. Story here.. https://www.wxyz.com/news/national/cedar-points-steel-vengeance-closed-on-opening-day-after-trains-bump-into-each-other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xcelerator4 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Yeah, that "rattle noise" is probably just the sound of the chain dogs hitting back down after the ungodly amounts of airtime on this ride. Judging by the testing, this shouldn't have too much impact for very long, but who knows what the park will do in precaution. I'm heading out there September, so everything should be ironed out by IOE and RMC by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&MIntaminGCI Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 95% that rattle noise was the anti roll backs clicking back in to place from the inversion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 I guess the lone bright spot in all of this is that by all accounts even when Steel Vengeance railroads a parked train in the station and gives everyone whiplash it still fulfills it's promise of being smoother than Mean Streak. ... unless you sat in the f... ah, nevermind. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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