GMAN962 Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 ^I actually remember hearing that they were in the process of testing all of the electrical stuff... If you look at the Maverick Construction Diary, you'll see that they are testing all of the electrical components, but not from the main electrical area, due to not having the wiring done from the one in Perimeter Road (whatever that is). I think we could actually expect testing within the next week or two. Quote from the diary: Right now representatives from the company that designed and manufactured Maverick, IntaRide, are on site making sure all the electrical and mechanical components of the roller coaster are working properly. They got here a couple of weeks ago, and it should take them another week and a half to finish up. Plus, they probably wouldn't have the train sitting in the station if they weren't going to start soon! -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haux Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 ^ Perimeter Road is the road that runs on the outside of the park from the parking lot to Soak City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerC Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 Next week is supposed to be in the 60's so we might see some testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Well testing wont depend all on the temperature....They just need to make sure the track is clear of the theming that is being setup, and all the electrical work is done the all the LIMs and breaks can be opperating smoothly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandaman Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Not to mention they're forecasting storms for said 60-degree day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkchan Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Update on the blog and new photos! -Blog http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/fun/blog/index.cfm -Photos http://maverick.cedarpoint.com/latest/gallery/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cprocks22 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Just a small note, the train that was in the station is now back out on the track, just before the lift. Maybe testing isnt so out of the question, it was 65 today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xxhershey818xX Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 wow I didnt notice that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergusonat Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I for one am very impressed with how the theming and beautification of the Maverick area is turning out. This ride should really be a fantastic addition to this park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric_Smith Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 dont mean to be a party pooper but you people really think that they will show the first runs on the webcam??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastakid Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 ^ Well, the webcam will show it if timing is right and the car is in view... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMAN962 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 It is very possible that they have started testing. Look at the webcam. The train is now gone. However, I doubt that they have started full-circut testing yet. Quote from the Construction Diary: The next step once all that is completed is starting to move the train back and forth on the track. That’s always an exciting moment in the timeline of a ride like this. It means firing Maverick up for riders isn’t all that far away! That means that they are probably starting the testing as in "moving the train forward and backward to make sure the LSM's work properly. I hope that they start full soon circuit, if they haven't yet. -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric_Smith Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 The train is gone because the pic is from yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMAN962 Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 ^I understand that. What I mean, is that even if they did start testing, I doubt that they would start full-circuit test, yet. -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric_Smith Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 well you said that the train is gone so i figured that you thought they were testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric_Smith Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 The Webcams are down for "mantinence"(sp). I just knew that they would not show the testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 You never know. They may be turning them off for testing, but I hope they will have a video of it testing. I am really curious to see how fast it goes through the airtime hill after the zig zags. I also really want to see how fast it goes over the hill out of the launch, they say it will have airtime there, but with those trims you never know how fast it will be going. I hope the use the Gunmetal train in the video -Zach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMAN962 Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 ^Hey, you can't forget about the Zero-G roll! That looks insane. Curious to see that! They'll probably put up a mounted video eventually. That's when we'll really see how good it is. -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterbp Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Just because the Cedar Point webcams are down, doesn't mean that you can't sneak a peek into the park to see what's going on testing-wise.... http://funcoast.com/funcamhigh Enjoy live streaming.... -=BP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric_Smith Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 That is the coolest thing!!!!!! How does it work??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerC Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Like any other webcam, it just streams the footage. Thats's been there for a few years...I think it was put up when TTD opened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric_Smith Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 is the camera moving??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterbp Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 I believe that the camera is on top of a lake marker/buoy. So if there are larger waves, it will move around a bit. -=BP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Eric Writes: Those pics are awsome, can't wait to see it in person on opening day. I was just wondering, seeings the train is in the station, when the actual testing is going to start. I don't know if you can say for sure, but if you could that would be super sweet! From Tony & Tyler: Eric, we're pretty sure testing will begin next month. We'll try to keep you informed! Jonathan: Whats going on with the webcams now. From Tony & Tyler: The webcams are down for server maintenance. Please stand by Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haux Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 I believe that the camera is on top of a lake marker/buoy. So if there are larger waves, it will move around a bit. -=BP I don't think so. It's controllable, so it moves because someone's pointing it where they want it. Even the Web site says where it is: "Located on the Sandusky Register's TV tower 165 feet high, this camera gives you panoramic views of the downtown Sandusky area." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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