mark549 Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 I like how the headline says "ultra smooth." The Rattler must have been well named (and not inspired by snakes). I cannot remember seeing an ad for a coaster that prominently highlighted it is "smooth" -- the old version must really have been bad. (I haven't been to SFFT.) Have you been on NTAG? After my first ride on it, my first words were "that was so smooth". The iron horse treatment will make it very smooth compared to the old ride. So I don't blame them for advertising that it will be smooth. No, the only Rocky Mountain ride I've ridden is Tremors, at Silverwood. RMC has topper track on the curvy parts (the big spiral plus the turn around at the far side). It's like a small version of Voyage with the tunnels. It's smooth and intense. I think RMC originally built Tremors (they are practically next door to Silverwood) but they didn't do the design work. The only way I could tell the transition between regular and topper track was to watch from the front seat, carefully.
aLFREd_25 Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 In my opinion, the "Iron Horse" treatment, or whatever you want to call it, takes away the aspects of the wooden coaster, minus the support structure. It's really not too much different than riding a completely steel coaster. With that being said, it is an awesome ride experience. I never got to experience the original Texas Giant, but new NTAG is AMAZING. I was really excited to see The Rattler getting this treatment. It's going to be a beast of a ride...or serpent, Whichever.
ernierocker Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 ^But that is exactly the idea. Take a wooden coaster that is rough and boring, and pretty much outlived it's useful life, and replace it with amazing new coaster experience. I don't see how this is not a Win-Win for everyone.
aLFREd_25 Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 ^But that is exactly the idea. Take a wooden coaster that is rough and boring, and pretty much outlived it's useful life, and replace it with amazing new coaster experience. I don't see how this is not a Win-Win for everyone. Reading my post, I should have worded it differently. I agree with you 100%, It's an ingenious idea. Huge win the parks, designers, public!
historyfreak92 Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 Well, I think that it's a good thing that Rattler is getting better! Back then when I rode The Rattler in 2000, some parts were really slow, but I didn't hate it at all! But trust me this will be great when it opens, also The New Texas Giant is Super Texas Awesome!
acq10uaz Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 Really? Really? Six Flags messes it up on their own marketing too?!? Is going to www.rockymtnconstruction.com and looking straight on the front page really that difficult?
jray21 Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 ^Good to know! I'm all for them doing these makeovers. Probably ends up being cheaper, and you get a much better version than the original!
A.J. Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 There really isn't a debate to be had because the exact name of the track system is trivial and unimportant in the long run and I'm just looking for unimportant things to complain about, but I appreciate you going out and getting the information from Rocky Mountain themselves. Which brings me to something else I don't remember correctly - Iron Rattler - Gerstlauer or Rocky Mountain trains?
3Mutts Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 ^ In the video a couple pages back it said that the Iron Rattler would be using trains from Gerstlauer just like NTAG but without the windows.
boardwalkbullet91507 Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 Oh, I am so excited for those Gerstlauer trains. The ones on NTAG are so comfortable, and the ones on Iron Rattler will be roomy too! And plus, that rattler head on the front looks awesome.
acq10uaz Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 There really isn't a debate to be had because the exact name of the track system is trivial. It's been something I've been meaning to ask. Other forums have debated it heavily and your post reminded me to end it once and for all by asking RMC.
jzoole Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 The only person that really cares how many coasters I have ridden is me. And maybe my mom And my friends who don't know anything about coasters. This
ArizonaGuy Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 So yeh anyways..... Uhmmm any new pictures???
chickenbowl Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) Well, looks like I NEED to go to Texas *this* year... Edited January 30, 2013 by chickenbowl
coast4airtime Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 It looks like the train will go right into the brakes after the tunnel. Kind of disapointing, but expected...
jps294 Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 Great Pictures!!.. Cant wait to see Rattler when I come home for Spring Break...
RCT3Bross Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 *Looks at the drop* This looks amazing. I really hope on a visit next year (Not this year it's not working out. ).
Randomman295 Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 This is amazing. Hard to believe this is possible with a wooden frame.
cal1br3tto Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 Have I already used the words "stunning," "speechless," and "breathtaking" to describe my feelings on this coaster? Because those are the words I keep coming back to every time a new set of quality pics shows up. Anyone remember when Intamin first generation free falls were being counted as coaster credits? Yes! I really don't get why that started or stopped, or why you never hear about it nowadays. I also don't really care.
jray21 Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 I really love how the drop is right along the cliff. Flying that close to the cliff seems like it will be pretty awesome.
boardwalkbullet91507 Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 I saw these while at swim practice, and got very over-excited when I saw the bottom picture. It looks much nicer than I ever imagined! That drop is going to be wicked! And going by the cliff at 70mph is only going to add to the experience!
SFOverTexasFan Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 Holly **** that drop looks sick! I'm glad I'm only about 4 hours away from Fiesta...I will be there a lot this summer!
ArizonaGuy Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 Thanks to VAcoaster09 for posting the pictures!!! This coaster is looking more and more amazing as it's coming together. As soon as it's open, I'm hopping on a flight to go ride!
jedimaster1227 Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 It looks like the train will go right into the brakes after the tunnel. Kind of disapointing, but expected... Considering the rest of that coaster will likely be better than most other coasters out there, I think a brake run immediately after the tunnel is a small price to pay... I'd rather have an amazing 45 second roller coaster than a cruddy 1.5 minute one.
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