Hilltopper39 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 ^Thanks, I'll have to start reading your face book page more often now for info like this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 ^^I have a completely random (extremely nerdy) question. I noticed on GCI coasters that the lift motor never idles, it always going at full speed whether there's a train present or not. What 's the reasoning behind this? Reason I ask is because most other manufacturers have their lifts idle. Thanks for your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attack7 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I'd also be curious to know about how much "flex" in a wooden ride is desirable and whether or not it needs to be controlled over time. Â We all know that wooden rides need to give somewhat as the train travels over it... is that something designed into the ride and locked in and never needs to be touched, or are people tightening bolts from time to time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I noticed on GCI coasters that the lift motor never idles, it always going at full speed whether there's a train present or not. What 's the reasoning behind this? Reason I ask is because most other manufacturers have their lifts idle. Thanks for your time.  Which coaster did you notice this on? As far as I know the lift motors do idle until a train has been dispatched.  I'd also be curious to know about how much "flex" in a wooden ride is desirable and whether or not it needs to be controlled over time. We all know that wooden rides need to give somewhat as the train travels over it... is that something designed into the ride and locked in and never needs to be touched, or are people tightening bolts from time to time?  I think Evan could also better answer this one, but I'll give it a shot.  Not just wooden, but all coasters (and even buildings and structures) are designed to allow some flex in them. Wood coasters even have a "wave" that travels ahead of the train in which the structure flexes.  Wood obviously behaves differently than steel. Pieces are replaced when needed, the entire structure is inspected every day, bolts are tightened, etc. No coaster is maintenance free by any means, but that maintenance is kept up daily by the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 ^Apocalypse at SFMM is an example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 My new blog entry has been posted, you can read it here! Â Also in case you missed my blog entry from last week, you can see that one here. This one talked a lot about how I got to where I am today and might answer some questions asked in this thread. Â Like always, feel free to ask questions about the internship program and I'll do my best to answer them for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimace Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Ugh. Reading is hard. Pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Ugh. Reading is hard. Pictures? Â Did Jake get in to your account again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p0tat0 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 so not jealous..... Â Â ...really though I am, being an unemployed engineer sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 That's interesting about Thunderhead. I'd be curious to know more exactly what GCI did to it. Was it more extensive than just replacing some rotting wood in a few places? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimace Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Ugh. Reading is hard. Pictures? Â Did Jake get in to your account again? Â Yes. I pitched in and designed this for you. Tell GCI to build it ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 The new blog is up! It's a short entry this week, but still worth a read if you have a minute.  Check it out here  Ugh. Reading is hard. Pictures?  Did Jake get in to your account again?  Yes. I pitched in and designed this for you. Tell GCI to build it ASAP.  You're hired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Â Â Thanks for the update Colin! It is cool to know that work on the White Lightning trains has already begun despite the fact that the coaster hasn't even started construction yet. Looking forward to more of your blog posts as they come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Hey TPR! Â I have put up a few more blogs recently, but it's been pretty busy up in Sunbury. Check out my latest blog to see what I've been up to! Â Check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolercstrluvr Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 *bump* Is there anything going on with the trains for Gold Striker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Train assembly is in full swing for both projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Posted a new blog a few days ago, you can check it out here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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