GuruGuys Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 And there was a test today?????? Don't know. The blue tarp reappeared and workers were hammering away on the track again according to Texcoaster. It could be possible they ran some tests in the morning then had to continue adjusting the track but thats just a guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterphotos Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 I didn't make it out there today. I will see if I can get an update tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinBrookeTX Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Did anyone go out there today? Anything new to report? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraken613 Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Lookin forward to seeing more test run pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterphotos Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Nothing new to report. Looks like they took the day off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmulder21 Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 The boardwalk bullet page is now www.boardwalkbullet.com and it doesn't work yet! Hmm just like the coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuruGuys Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Track work appears to be complete. Apparently they are checking over the trains (especially train #2 which everyone saw was considerably slower in the later videos) to make sure everything is OK there. Other tests will continue throughout the week along with all the inspections needed to get it opened. *If* things go without any hiccups we could be riding mid next week... -GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterphotos Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 The boardwalk bullet page is now www.boardwalkbullet.com and it doesn't work yet! Hmm just like the coaster. That name has existed since January....it's nothing new. I think someone just changed the link on the kemah site a bit early. The coaster works...they are just getting it to run within the specifications it was designed for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuruGuys Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Several reports indicate there were PEOPLE riding the bullet today. Apparently all the tests have worked out and although it is not open to the public, Labor Day is now looking likely! The people on the bullet were apparently management, staff, etc. I'm heading out now to investigate! -GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinBrookeTX Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Seriously? Wow! I wasn't expecting to hear that for atlease another week! Did they not run the 3 days of testing like they were going to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKCfan Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Several reports indicate there were PEOPLE riding the bullet today. Apparently all the tests have worked out and although it is not open to the public, Labor Day is now looking likely! The people on the bullet were apparently management, staff, etc. I'm heading out now to investigate! -GG Oh man! I can't wait to see what your investigation turns up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Oh my GRANNY!!! Seriously??? Oh that would be sooooooooooo cool!!! -Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterphotos Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I can confirm that people have ridden. Mainly the M&V guys and some Kemah staff. Everything seems to be good after the track repair. They still have 80 hours of testing to complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinBrookeTX Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Awesome news! So hopefully a soft opening for this weekend or so?...just thought about it...that is very unlikely...closer to another week is a better guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike robinson Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Its true. Heard it straight from the source. This does not mean the coaster is open by any means. There is still testing that needs to be done so don't head down to Kemah expecting a ride. (yet) It was ridden today by real people and by first hand accounts its a great ride. The ride was described to me as fast and a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texcoaster Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 I have also heard from Guru who talked to someone who rode it that the first drop in the back seat offers "plaster you to the lap bar airtime." Gotta love a construction guy who gets offered a ride and goes for the back of the train rather than somewhere near the front. ALSO, I have news from a direct source that they do not expect the train to have any problems running without a full load. This is GREAT news for slow days, as you'll be able to ride many, many times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraken613 Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 It will finally open! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinBrookeTX Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 I posted this on another site but thought I would post it hear too. The website is up for the bullet. http://boardwalkbullet.com/. (without www). The link on kemah to it was not working as of yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuruGuys Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Everything everyone has said previously is what I have heard as well. I doubht it will be a soft opening on labor day, the place will be packed and I expect the billboards to be changed to "Now Open" by Saturday if things go as planned... Lets all pray to the coaster gods that everyone goes right at this point! I spoke with about 6 people who rode the coaster. As expected, everything was very positive! I asked about airtime and the guys that rode in the back said it had tons. The video I took today shows the train going as fast as it has gone over the first and last big hills - unlike the last few videos posted where it was barely making it. The track has been greased and the wheels are broken in now, its running to spec and should be a blast! If I have time Ill post a small clip of video showing it take those two hills now. As stated in previous posts, they still have to run it about 90 hours with the dummies so don't go out there expecting a 'suprise opening' before this weekend, at which time it wont be much of a suprise! -GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinBrookeTX Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 So let me make sure I read your post right...if everything goes as plan... it will be open this weekend (hopefully)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guppyman Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 I'm sitting here excited as can be - wondering if I'll even sleep tonight, and my wife is next to me rolling her eyes..... So.... Looks like I'll be riding with you guys... Can't wait! Good news good news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuruGuys Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 So let me make sure I read your post right...if everything goes as plan... it will be open this weekend (hopefully)? *IF* everything goes *as planned* it will be opened this weekend for Labor Day That IS NO OFFICIAL word by any means, but I have spoke with the other people here that have been following its progress and we have come to the conclusion that this is a very solid possibility now based on all the information we have received/gathered. Nobody at Kemah has stated this and until you see the Now Open signs on the billboard I doubht they will say anything at all. -GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texcoaster Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Did anyone notice on the boardwalkbullet.com page the "fun facts" section where they punk the "former Texas Cyclone" by comparing stats? As we all know, stats alone don't make a good ride (cough, cough, Son of Beast, cough)... I'll wait to see how it rides before I rank one over the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IggyACE Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Do the rides run everyday year round? I looked at their site and only found a calender of events? Reason is I have a trip planned in late Oct and I fly into Houston on a Thursday! Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmulder21 Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Do the rides run everyday year round? I looked at their site and only found a calender of events? Reason is I have a trip planned in late Oct and I fly into Houston on a Thursday! Craig Yes, this has been answered 4 times before ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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