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[Hilltopper39]

^Thanks, I'll have to start reading your face book page more often now for info like this!

[DJeXeL]

^^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.

[attack7]

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?

[TheStig]

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.

[DJeXeL]

^Apocalypse at SFMM is an example.

[TheStig]

My new blog entry has been posted, you can read it here!

 

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.

 

Like always, feel free to ask questions about the internship program and I'll do my best to answer them for you!

[Swimace]

Ugh. Reading is hard. Pictures?

[TheStig]

Ugh. Reading is hard. Pictures?

 

Did Jake get in to your account again?

[p0tat0]

so not jealous.....

 

 

...really though I am, being an unemployed engineer sucks

[thrillerman1]

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?

[Swimace]

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.

[TheStig]

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!

[jedimaster1227]

 

 

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!

[TheStig]

Hey TPR!

 

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!

 

Check it out!

[rolercstrluvr]

*bump* Is there anything going on with the trains for Gold Striker?

[TheStig]

Train assembly is in full swing for both projects.

[TheStig]

Posted a new blog a few days ago, you can check it out here!