jray21 Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 ^^Just a question, were most rides still 2-train operations?
railsrust Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 I don't know about in the winter, but I've been there in the summer, and most of the coasters were running single train operations; even during SOME busy days. The only coasters I can remember constantly getting multi-car/train operations were Big Spin, Rattler and S:KC.
BigBomer Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 Generic non-specific post purely to win a bag of crap.... Did you at least win? I did.
SFFTfan Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 No, they usually run 1 train during HiP. SKC ran 2 trains the whole season and I am guessing it was being rehabbed since in September or October I saw it in the maintenance area next to Poltergeist.
coastercrutchfield Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 Just recently uploaded two new offride videos from SFFT, so I thought that I would share them here:
ArizonaGuy Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 Drive by today. Still only about less than 1/4 of the first drop. As far as the crowd, very light compared to 12/23.
GayCoasterGuy Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 ^That looks great! It's gonna be a very intimidating drop with the curve action and going down to the canyon floor. I only rode that ride a couple times - in 1995 AFTER the changes - and the drop still was very effective. It had the curve action (right-left-right?) and really creeped over slowly; I have a fondness for coasters that creep over (SF Great America woodies are prime example); where I find most coaster geeks like a fast lift at the time. Slow lifts are very effective for creeping folks out and building up anticipation.
SFOverTexasFan Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 This coaster is coming along great. I can not wait to ride it. I have no doubt that this coaster will win the best new ride of 2013 award. No doubt!
ArizonaGuy Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 Yeh. It's for sure gonna be a great coaster. I didn't realize how crappy my picture was but that's what you get when you take a picture while you're driving and don't have the option to stop. Lol hopefully SFFT starts to post some more pics of the progress to their Facebook page.
TyRush Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 This coaster is coming along great. I can not wait to ride it. I have no doubt that this coaster will win the best new ride of 2013 award. No doubt! Keep in mind about the GTA's that they get horny about Cedar Point. I think Outlaw Run&Iron Rattler maybe better than Gatekeeper however it will probably still win because its at the Point.
Mrlittle Posted January 5, 2013 Posted January 5, 2013 Keep in mind about the GTA's that they get horny about Cedar Point. I think Outlaw Run&Iron Rattler maybe better than Gatekeeper however it will probably still win because its at the Point. Just because its at the Point does not mean that its automatically Best New Ride.
JRHcoasterki Posted January 5, 2013 Posted January 5, 2013 ^But it's the Golden Ticket Awards, so yeah it basically does... lol
CrymeLord Posted January 5, 2013 Posted January 5, 2013 Yeh. It's for sure gonna be a great coaster. I didn't realize how crappy my picture was but that's what you get when you take a picture while you're driving and don't have the option to stop. Lol hopefully SFFT starts to post some more pics of the progress to their Facebook page. I'm planning on being there just after Memorial Day. My fingers crossed that it's open by then.
SFFTfan Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 It should be open by Memorial day. 2 employees at the IRAt preview center in the park have told me they are shooting for an April opening.
ArizonaGuy Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 Rocky Mountain Counstruction posted some pretty good pics of Iron Rattler on their Facebook page. The progress looks amazing. The last picture posted is from the SFFT Facebook page of the bunny hop after the barrel roll.
SuperShawn Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 With ever update I'm ever more excited for summer time to get here!
Manic Monte Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 Oh this looks amazing! I'll be there opening day!
ArizonaGuy Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 Oh this looks amazing! I'll be there opening day! I'm sure it won't be open on opening day. I guess you can get the latest construction updates. hehe From what I understand, they're shooting for an opening sometime in April.
Manic Monte Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 ^ Oh I'm sure. I meant the coaster's opening day, whenever that is . lol
ArizonaGuy Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 ^ Oh I'm sure. I meant the coaster's opening day, whenever that is . lol Oh haha....I get it. Yeh I can't wait for opening day as well. I was in San Antonio for the holiday and already got my season pass processed so I can use it at SFMM in the mean time.
XYZ Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 Rocky Mountain Counstruction posted some pretty good pics of Iron Rattler on their Facebook page. The progress looks amazing. The last picture posted is from the SFFT Facebook page of the bunny hop after the barrel roll. Whoa, that track looks so sleek and smooth!
Mrlittle Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 The moment I hear I-rat is opening, I'm calling in sick to go ride it.
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