Kennyweird Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 ^Splashdowns are installed solely for the visual effect. The braking action is merely a "side-effect". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvercrew1 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I was at the park on Saturday because I had an interview at the same time as the jobfair. I got to walk all the way up International Street to the Festhaus and even from there Diamondback looks amazing. It looks so huge compared to what the webcam makes it look like. Well I got the job (go admissions because I can't work in rides anymore!)and when I was at the returning employee party, everyone was told that if Diamondback stays on schedule then they would have a ride night on DB before the park opens to the public! I hope they aren't pulling our tails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuschSchoe Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Why can't you work at rides anymore? Is there like a limit at Kings Island of many years you can work at ride operations or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvercrew1 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 ^Yeah but I was terminated during the post season last year. I worked at SoB and Flight Deck. Safety violations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyoverlord71 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Nice! If you don't mind telling what exactly did you do? Â EDIT: On second thought I regret posting this. Makes me seem really nosey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdillaman Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 ^^ If I were you, I'd keep my mouth shut. They were nice enough to let you have another job, and admitting to alleged safety violations is bad for your employer. These things should remain internal. Just some advice as I see you're pretty young, still. You should be aware of privacy rules which I'm sure you signed off on when you were hired... Â -James Dillaman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvercrew1 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 ^Thanks for the advice. I am very happy to be working there again this season. I hope to see some of you at the front gate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CP_RULES Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 ^Splashdowns are installed solely for the visual effect. The braking action is merely a "side-effect". Â That doesn't mean the "side effect" isn't useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyweird Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 ^What I'm saying is no one is going to install a splashdown effect for braking purposes only. It's just not cost effective. Â [/end pointless arguing] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electerik Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 ^Splashdowns are installed solely for the visual effect. The braking action is merely a "side-effect". Â That doesn't mean the "side effect" isn't useful. Â Didn't mean to start an argument. Â I'm certainly no expert, but I would tend to think that good old regular brakes would be cheaper to buy and maintain than a small artificial lake, if simply slowing the train was the major concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceace12 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Anyone going to the ACE Winter Soar next weekend? I will be there, trying to see if I should join ACE for the coaster events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I'll be there for walkback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrocoasterkid Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Trains have finally made an appearance! Snuck them on: Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric_Smith Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 The front of the train looks hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdillaman Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Not as hot as the front of your mom! Â j/k. Nice to see the train on the track. I wouldn't be surprised if they start testing by the start of next month. Â -James Dillaman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric_Smith Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 ^Do you know if all the trains are at the park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankees15 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Also, the transfer track is not on the main course. I wonder if they will be testing the kicker wheels or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggernel Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I am praying that i will be going to KI this summer. If the lines for Diamondback are long then I'll just have to ride Beast or Vortex, bummer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvercrew1 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 ^Do you know if all the trains are at the park? Â According to Don Helbig they are. They look so sexy! I'm pumped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceace12 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I'll be there for walkback. Â I will have to look for you. Looking at a rental car at the moment even though it is only 3 hours away, my car needs work and the ride over would suck. Plus I am trying to score a 2008 Malibu for a rental. Alright, 26 freaking degrees on Saturday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPmaverick Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 All of the lights are on up the lift hill. I am pretty sure this it the first time this has happened. The train (or whatever of it is there) is still sitting in the shed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I'll be there for walkback. Â I will have to look for you. Looking at a rental car at the moment even though it is only 3 hours away, my car needs work and the ride over would suck. Plus I am trying to score a 2008 Malibu for a rental. Alright, 26 freaking degrees on Saturday! Â I was going to say, it'll be easy because I'll have my TPR shirt on....but I will be wearing more than a tshirt, hahaha. Umm... Â OH! I'll be wearing my epic Penguins of Madagascar blue and gold hat haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric_Smith Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 All of the lights are on up the lift hill. I am pretty sure this it the first time this has happened. The train (or whatever of it is there) is still sitting in the shed. Â Lets hope that testing has begun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkman25 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 ^That would be quite the turn around! But hoping never hurt anyone, bring on the testing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceace12 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Hopefully they are testing by tomorrow and ready for test riders by Saturday...oh one could only hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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