DougMJr Posted December 18, 2011 Posted December 18, 2011 ^^I believe Krake at Heide Park has retractable magnetic brakes on its brake run, that is the only one I can think of... And I'm not even positive on that.
coasterlover420 Posted December 18, 2011 Posted December 18, 2011 ^It does. They are pretty much the design Intamin uses for it's brakes. The trim on Leviathan looks like the side-magnets though, same as all hypers with magnetic brakes.
kunpc1 Posted December 18, 2011 Posted December 18, 2011 Next time I head up to the park, I'll be sure to use the super-zoom lens on it to get a better shot. Here's the best I could do with one of the pictures I took from this update:
Schotcher Posted December 18, 2011 Posted December 18, 2011 Doesn't look like magnetic trims, looks like normal B&M trims.
coasterlover420 Posted December 18, 2011 Posted December 18, 2011 ^They're definitely magnets. You can see the slit the fin slides through and it is too high from the track to be normal brakes
DJeXeL Posted December 18, 2011 Posted December 18, 2011 They're magnetic trims. There's a pneumatic actuator that can slide one of the reactor plates back and forth to adjust braking force. Image below shows the brake assembly plus pneumatic actuator directly below. The assembly shown in image is part of Intimidator's main brake and not a trim however B&M seems to have implemented this same design for a trim brake on Leviathan. Obviously fully loaded trains will get more braking force than an empty train. This type of trim brake makes no physical contact with the train thus reducing wear and providing a smoother ride for the riders. Source: Carowinds' Intimidator Site
cwcoasterboy Posted December 19, 2011 Posted December 19, 2011 We asked Peter Switzer about this during the Hauntmania even in October. He referred to the trims as being "articulating magnetic brakes" and will not make any noise like the trims on Behemoth.
Bryce232 Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 (edited) The camelback is complete! All pictures taken by coasterguy77 of CWMania. Edited December 21, 2011 by Bryce232
DiSab Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 ^You forgot the colon in the destination address. This just gets sexier and sexier. I think its finally time to apply for a passport.
Ace Of Spades Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 I need to find a convenient police box or DeLorean to hitch a ride with...like now...because this summer can't come quickly enough! Starting to look really awesome!
kunpc1 Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 This just gets sexier and sexier. I think its finally time to apply for a passport. Get NEXUS https://goes-app.cbp.dhs.gov/main/goes And I think a lot of people are going to be needing passports/NEXUS for 2012 to go all around the world! Just glad Leviathan is one of the many world-class coasters for next season.
odene497 Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 It really puts things into perspective to see a regular hill out in the middle of the ride that's as tall as most B&M's first drops.
I305KD Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 I can only imagine the amount of airtime on it.
rollin_n_coastin Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 ^^It's taller than the Québécois B&M . ^^^Nexus, is the best thing ever! Much better at airports than land crossings but always a huge help. It's hard enough to convince people to get a passport let alone going through the Nexus application process though. Assuming the new border deal is implemented, it's supposed to be streamlined.
kunpc1 Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 I'm so pleased with how quick construction is coming along. Looks like the hammerhead will be started by the weekend at this pace. I was told way back when the park was hoping to have most of the vertical construction completed by the end of December. Hopefully the weather holds out so it can be done by the end of January. Seeing all that track near the front gate is so impressive. I can only imagine the statement Leviathan will make once the layout is complete. It's going to be amazing watching B&M trains fly overhead by the front gate.
PCW_Nut Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 I have a feeling this thing is going to fly up until the hammerhead. Pictures do not do this coaster justice. Seeing it in person, in the front of the park, its just something that should be part of every coaster enthusiasts hit list.
deguy123 Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 Its looking great! I'm hoping that once the holidays are over, I can send in my deposit for LeviaTHON and a spot will still be open!
-Edge of Beast- Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 New construction, posted on their Facebook page: Station is going up. Taken on Dec. 15th 183 feet up.
asimowalk Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 I love how they just like bent those trees out of the way for the low hill.
Dom497 Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 I will be creating an article on what you (the public) think will make Canada's Wonderland a perfect amusement park. If you have any thoughts please send them to: themeparklover1@yahoo.ca. I will try to include as many of your thoughts as possible. ***All names and emails WILL REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL.*** *The email above is only for things related to this article*
Geauga Dog Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 New construction, posted on their Facebook page: Does anyone know what those pieces sticking up out of the box beam are and what they are for?
DJeXeL Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 I'm thinking it's to assist maintenance in climbing up to the trim brake. They can use it to climb and attach their fall protection harnesses to it.
djw44 Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 This is where B&M mounts their proximity sensors
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