chickenbowl Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 "Every new adventure has a beginning" Link to CGA's fb It follows this wall popping up at the park. I'm assuming they'll run through their history of every coaster the parks had.
Shut It Down Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 Is everyone else as convinced as I am that this WILL be the first ever RMC raptor?
VegasBaby Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 Is everyone else as convinced as I am that this WILL be the first ever RMC raptor? I think that's the general consensus at this point. It seems like most people believe that CGA is getting the RMC Raptor and Knott's is getting a Gerstlauer Infinity coaster or some kind on compact Intamin (a blitz like Maverick or a vertical lift like Fahrenheit). All I know is that August 16 can't get here quick enough!
chickenbowl Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 Is everyone else as convinced as I am that this WILL be the first ever RMC raptor? I think that's the general consensus at this point. It seems like most people believe that CGA is getting the RMC Raptor and Knott's is getting a Gerstlauer Infinity coaster or some kind on compact Intamin (a blitz like Maverick or a vertical lift like Fahrenheit). All I know is that August 16 can't get here quick enough! I'm kinda hoping it'll be the other way around. Raptor/TRex at KBF and 110' Intamin (Blitz/Mega Lite) at CGA. But that's just my wishful thinking for sure! I'll be ecstatic either way, especially if either park get an Intamin or RMC!
WestCoasterKing Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 ^ Knott's might be too busy a park for another low capacity ride like the Raptor. Though personally either way works for me because I take turns visiting both parks every couple years. Though if it does turn out to be a Fahrenheit type of Intamin I hope it's a giga. That would awesome.
chickenbowl Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 ^ Knott's might be too busy a park for another low capacity ride like the Raptor. Though personally either way works for me because I take turns visiting both parks every couple years. Though if it does turn out to be a Fahrenheit type of Intamin I hope it's a giga. That would awesome. Could you show me where RMC has ever said what the capacity would be on these coasters? I've seen this argument posted over and over again, but do we actually know the numbers here? I doubt it's that hard to break Xcelerator's numbers
WestCoasterKing Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 The Raptor has in-line seating. The tester had four cars with one seat per car. The renderings show four cars with two seats per car. That's a low capacity ride.
chickenbowl Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 The Raptor has in-line seating. The tester had four cars with one seat per car. The renderings show four cars with two seats per car. That's a low capacity ride. So speculation without knowing anything about how a Raptor/TRex might possibly be operated (ie dual loading platform, many block brakes, etc.)? The capacity excuse is pretty flawed without any real information. It's hilarious that people are worried about Raptor/Trex capacity when the "more possible" rumor is a Euro-Fighter.
coasterbill Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 ^ Knott's might be too busy a park for another low capacity ride like the Raptor. Knott's has... - a Wild Mouse with 4 passenger cars - a shuttle loop - a Zamperla motorbike coaster with small 16 passenger trains - a spinning coaster with small 16 passenger trains - an Intamin accelerator coaster with 20 passenger trains that (up until recently) pretty much only ever ran 1 train - up until recently, a Vekoma Boomerang I see no indication that this park is in any way hesitant to buy low capacity coasters.
rolercstrluvr Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 ^ But just because they already have a bunch of low capacity coasters doesn't mean they want another one. What if this is the up turn for them in getting a high capacity coaster.
WestCoasterKing Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 The Raptor has in-line seating. The tester had four cars with one seat per car. The renderings show four cars with two seats per car. That's a low capacity ride. So speculation without knowing anything about how a Raptor/TRex might possibly be operated (ie dual loading platform, many block brakes, etc.)? The capacity excuse is pretty flawed without any real information. It's hilarious that people are worried about Raptor/Trex capacity when the "more possible" rumor is a Euro-Fighter. Firstly, the renderings don't show any block brakes. Secondly, the rumor is an Infinity not Euro-fighter. The Infinity seats 16-24. ^ Knott's might be too busy a park for another low capacity ride like the Raptor. Knott's has... - a Wild Mouse with 4 passenger cars - a shuttle loop - a Zamperla motorbike coaster with small 16 passenger trains - a spinning coaster with small 16 passenger trains - an Intamin accelerator coaster with 20 passenger trains that (up until recently) pretty much only ever ran 1 train - up until recently, a Vekoma Boomerang I see no indication that this park is in any way hesitant to buy low capacity coasters. You can't count any rides installed prior to 1998, so Monty and Boom are out. Also, a sixteen seat train is not low capacity coaster. The ability to only run one train makes it a low capacity ride. Pony, Coast and Sidewinder were installed to cater to the growing family crowd. That's all. Whatever replaces Boom is clearly not going to be a family ride.
chickenbowl Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 On another note, this marker was found in the rocks inside the WhiteWater Falls slpashdown boat ride. Could we be seeing this ride removed??
Shut It Down Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 I wouldn't say removed, it seems too late for that, but I could definitely see the ride traveling over and around the ride.
Shut It Down Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 I wouldn't say removed, it seems too late for that, but I could definitely see the ride traveling over and around the ride.
JordyC Posted July 26, 2017 Posted July 26, 2017 On another note, this marker was found in the rocks inside the WhiteWater Falls slpashdown boat ride. Could we be seeing this ride removed?? I'd say so. Anyone seen the guys from RMC yet?
laqueefa Posted July 27, 2017 Posted July 27, 2017 On another note, this marker was found in the rocks inside the WhiteWater Falls slpashdown boat ride. Could we be seeing this ride removed?? When I was at Patriots media day, the ride was shut down and a survey crew was inspecting the ride... who knows?!
chickenbowl Posted July 27, 2017 Posted July 27, 2017 So if they're doing reconversions, they'll probably include both Demon and Patriot, yeah? That would line up with 16 coasters total with SR1. And here's the full wall as of a couple days ago with what seems to be 16 pegs.
ThemeParkJunkie51290 Posted July 28, 2017 Posted July 28, 2017 I'm thinking this is going to be bigger than we think. At first, I was on the RMC raptor train, but I'm thinking this MIGHT be a coaster similar to Maverick with a mountain theme.
WestCoasterKing Posted July 28, 2017 Posted July 28, 2017 I'm thinking this is going to be bigger than we think. At first, I was on the RMC raptor train, but I'm thinking this MIGHT be a coaster similar to Maverick with a mountain theme. We will see. But I predict that Railblazer, wherever it goes, will be an RMC Raptor/T-Rex. And all the clues point to a trail themed ride at CGA ie trailblazer ie Railblazer.
bgroodog Posted July 28, 2017 Posted July 28, 2017 Stumbled across a couple aerial photos posted on Reddit, figured everyone here would love to see them! I did not take these. For the full album of other aerials not associated with CGA, CLICK HERE. Hes added a new one every few days, so he may add more. One thing to note, these were taken from a mounted camera under a airplane within FAA guidelines at around 1,400ft, not a drone. Credit: Michael E. aka "lensupthere" Twitter: https://twitter.com/lensupthere IG: https://www.instagram.com/lensupthere/ Website: www.skyimd.com HIGH RESOLUTION LINKS Gold Striker, CGA - 3.3MB 5000 × 3333 Patriot, CGA - 3.5MB 5000 × 3333 Demon, CGA Aerial - 3.9MB 2450 x 5286 Enjoy! Gold Striker Demon Patriot
WestCoasterKing Posted July 28, 2017 Posted July 28, 2017 I never realized just how short Patriot really is.
rolercstrluvr Posted July 30, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 I'll have to get the picture, but they've updated the wall again. Whizzer is now up there on the wall.
Vonni Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 I'll have to get the picture, but they've updated the wall again. Whizzer is now up there on the wall. I wish Whizzer was still there
Themonerd Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 I'll have to get the picture, but they've updated the wall again. Whizzer is now up there on the wall. It's weird to think that not only was there a whizzer in CGA, but they removed it without having ACE members trying to find their home address to stab them in their sleep
WayCool64 Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 I wish Whizzer was still there Same here. It was gone long before I was born. But at least it's still at the Great America in Illinois.
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