UberBeavis Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Maybe they'll use an old, long gone Magic Mountain ride name... EL BUMPO!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twister II Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 You know what, I think SFMM is playing a big joke. They are doing terrain leveing, and that track is going to SCREAM as a new traspher peice. Just an idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 robbalvey said: "I really can't think of too many other coasters that have their station track painted a completely different color than the rest of the ride. Certainly not any at SFMM!" Next time you ride Gold Rusher, look what color the station track is. It isn't yellow like the rest of the ride... Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowfanman Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 ^Thats because all of goldrusher used to be that reddish color. I am going tomorrow. I guess I will do another update, since we didn't get ours today . And if you guys end up doing one..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Track is track! We're getting a new coaster! Nanny nanny boo boo! Stick your head in doo doo! Guy "feeling quite childish" Koepp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4718 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Good news, kiddies, there's more track pieces! Today two more station pieces showed up, trying to hide next to the ones that showed up on Wednesday, but nonetheless, NEW! Also, the mechanics working on Thrill Shot are kicking it into high gear, the top of the cart was on, and they had begun to attach the Tower B cable. I wandered over with another former Thrill Shot worker and we checked out the scene (still missing a few pieces, but oh well) from the side exit gate. The panel is unbelievably dirty, ghastly almost to see so much crud caked to our beloved panel.......poor thing. Like I said, there's still a few things missing, but a supervisor I talked to is pretty sure it could be opening as soon as this weekend.....like the day after tomorrow. :shock: On a totally different note, today was Sky Tower's annual inspection, kinda funny to watch the elevators going up and down and seeing a guy walking on the OUTSIDE of the tower structure, about 3/4 of the way up. The same sup. that told me about Thrill Shot said they've been trying to get Sky Tower going again, not sure what that means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 ^^^ More power to you! We should actually meet up one of these days! What time will you be there tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4718 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I'll be there tomorrow, to pick up my paycheck at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Oh, Oh, I'm going tomorrow after I pick Jarett up from Kindergarten. Any one else care to get some excercise pushing a twin stroller fully loaded up Saumari Summit? Going down is easy. Just give it a little push and follow the screams. I want to touch the track that will be named "The California Condor" Guy "listen to the little children scream... they are screams of joy" Koepp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Just give it a little push and follow the screams LMAO, oh man, thanks for the laugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowfanman Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 I am currently organizing my update. Im using a different photo gallery, so I may add more commentary (although, I just may post it directly here, thanks to Robbs criticism on navigation of my updates!). BTW...I have already been lectured on posting stuff that breaks park rules, so I wouldn't dare do it again. However, I just so happen to have a friend that works at SFMM, who was so bold (and wrong!) to go close up to the pieces after work. He was kind enough to send me a few pics. So if anybody would like to see them, just email me (arrowfanman@hauntedmansion.com) . EDIT: My update for 9/9 can be viewed HERE...thats right...HERE. -Jahan "If you cant get an Alvey update, this will do, trust me" Makanvand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4718 Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 As a friend always said: "Yay for Thrill Shot!" They still have to add the wrap around mesh and steel seat guards, as well as a few other bits.......I don't think it'd be ready to go just yet. I'll let everyone know tomorrow though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowfanman Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Very cool. BTW...some one just pointed it out to me....taken that we have 4 station pieces, that probably means a duel loading station, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitroJoeC Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 ^That's exactly what that means...yay for three train op! Joe "the only three train op we'll see from B&M this year!" C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 ^Wow, and it's at SFMM...quite shocking...eh...more like 2 train operation everywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitroJoeC Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Exactly...it'll be BUILT to run three trains, but will SFMM run that many? I can't imagine them, but who knows. SFGAd ran all four trains on Ka (VERY well, too) so I'll hope for the best. It's going to be longer than the Superman flyers too, so the additional train will definitely help move the lines (God I hate how SFoG rarely ever uses their dual station - that line HAULS when they run three!). Even though everyone hates SFMM, I actually can't wait to go back in three weeks - we actually had an amazing two visits back in April. The park was dead on that Christian Music night (when they were open til 1am) and we got TONS of rides on everything, it was awesome! Joe "hopes it's like that again" C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UberBeavis Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Yeah, the rideops'll be too busy checking in on their cellphones, so they don't miss the latest from their boyfriends/girlfriends/parole officers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DailyBugle_JL Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Its cool to see that you guys finally got visual confirmation about your ride. On S:UF the dual stations worked fine at first. As the years have progressed the tranfer track often breaks down during 3 train operation, so it sucks when you have 2 trains stacked in the brakes. Other than that i prefer our(georgia) dual loading station over the Gadv single loading station. I think its kind of funny, we down in georgia are getting a better goliath, and you guys are getting a better flyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 A better Goliath? Do you have any details please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hifalling Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Yeah check out RCDB. Search for Goliath! It looks like a pretty good beemer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfmmFREAK Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 it's getting kind of off topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoreyXtreme Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 SFMM is laying the smack-down on CP this year! Pappa don't preach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DailyBugle_JL Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Off Topic: ^do you really believe this little flyer MM is getting is really going to put it over CP in the ratings. I think not. Whats the point of having 17 coasters if half of them are in poor operation. CP is competing with Gadv now, so get over MM past hype. Hopefully it will become like the glory days again. On Topic: Do you guys have any idea on when you will get your press release. Theres no telling on when this ride will open based on that you guys are still prepping the site for construction. How lame would it be if you guys got a flyer similar to air. Also has anyone connected the dots of all the survey markings yet, so we can get a general idea on where the ride is going, i dont really keep up with non-GA construction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenshinmac Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 SFMM is laying the smack-down on CP this year! Pappa don't preach! Of course... Considering CP has 2 rides above the largest in MM... Considering that Flashback hasn't operated in a few years... Considering that CP at least still has transport rides... Magic Mountain needs to put in some more family friendly rides again... That said of course I can't wait to see what this ride turns out to be... I just think Magic Mountain has to refocus their efforts a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DATman Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 ^ ,^^what he meant was in terms of new rides for 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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