Randomman295 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Are they going to add those weird car fins that were on NTaG, or will the clearance be greater on iRat? I fear they might; some of the overbanks looks a little too snug with the riders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jps294 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Are they going to add those weird car fins that were on NTaG, or will the clearance be greater on iRat? I fear they might; some of the overbanks looks a little too snug with the riders. No they wont be added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Now I want parks to build more of these coasters just so I can see what awesome train designs they come up with. No train clones for a good long while, please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 ^You can always give props to Gerstlauer if that helps you sleep better at night! That actually does help a lot. Nice job, Gerstlauer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markysharky17 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I think it looks a little to fake but it's really cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmicha Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 ^You mean the big mechanical train designed to safely transport 24 riders through the course doesn't look like a real snake? Seriously though, these trains are awesome looking! I can't wait to see the first testing videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CpBluestreakCp Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Those are amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Farmer Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 hmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meangreen16 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Just wait until you see the trains on the track....then you'll realize how sick they are!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 ^^^Just woke up, looked on this thread, and i see heaven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzoole Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 hmm I can't stop laughing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meangreen16 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Here's another SF Facebook picture. That turn into the tunnel!!!!! :O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zem Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Here's another SF Facebook picture. That turn into the tunnel!!!!! :O That's an awesome shot. It's really cool to see how much different the entrance into the tunnel is now and compare where the track used to be to where it is now. Can't wait for this summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 That photo is almost perfect! All it needs is a train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmicha Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Ask and you shall receive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsdude360 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 The seats and lapbars are essentially the same as the NTAG trains but without the side "hand" guards. The only other difference I can see is the Rattler design instead of the NTAG's horned Cadillac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfabee Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Spellbinding. Wow, that really is a spectacular looking train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narkitty Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Ask and you shall receive Welllllll, that's amazing. Thanks for the laugh. On a side note, who all is planning to be at the park opening weekend? I'm heading down on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomNick Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Ask and you shall receive Ok, that was seriously funny - I let out a nice audible laugh here at work!! Thanks for that.....good way to kick off the end of a work week! Those trains are probably the coolest and most gorgeous ones I have ever seen. That snake head busting out of the front is total bad-a$$! And as an added bonus, they look incredibly roomy/comfortable from that side shot. If only I lived closer to Texas...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Ask and you shall receive Perfection achieved. I cannot thank you enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narkitty Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 This article got posted on the SFFT Facebook page! http://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/article/Rattling-and-rolling-in-2013-4314410.php Six Flags Fiesta Texas' 2013 season opens this weekend with new rides, shows and dining options. But if you're afraid of record-breaking roller coasters — and/or snakes, for that matter — this year's biggest attraction is not for you. Iron Rattler, a wood and steel hybrid coaster that replaces the park's signature thrill ride, the Rattler, will open this spring. And if the original, pre-lawsuit Rattler of '92 was your cup of tea, the Iron Rattler is the whole steaming pot (see “Coming soon” at left). Until the new and improved rattlesnake is ready to strike, check out the park's new offerings and old favorites. Thrills Crackaxle Canyon's skyline has a new addition, Slingshot, a ride in which two people sit in an open-air capsule and are propelled 200 feet into the air. It costs $20 per person in addition to regular park admission ($15 for season-pass holders). Other favorites on the rollicking roster: Boomerang: Riders go through multiple loops and a corkscrew, and then do it all again backward. Frisbee: Get spun and swung at the same time. Goliath: Double-knot those shoelaces — your feet are on the loose on this inverted steel coaster. Pandemonium: Another spinner, this time on a roller coaster track. Poltergeist: Hang on to your hats: This one goes from zero to 60 mph in fewer than four seconds. Road Runner Express: Family-friendly mini-coaster dodges Wile E. Coyote's antics. Scream: It's all in the name. Riders are launched up a 20-story tower over ... and over ... SkyScreamer: Swing up 20 stories, then around at 40 mph. Superman Krypton Coaster: The largest steel coaster in the Southwest — and it has no floor. Shows and shopping Brand-new this season is “Rock the Flags,” a Christian concert scheduled for Sept. 21 (artists to be announced). Broadway revue “Ovation” will be updated with new songs, and various Latin shows will be held in Teatro Fiesta this summer. As always, “Rockin' at Rockville High” and “Country Chart Toppers” return. The contemporary country show will be joined by one with more classic country tunes as the season progresses, said spokeswoman Sydne Purvis. Two new stores open: Boardwalk Bargains, a sports apparel shop in Fiesta Bay Boardwalk, and Bloomstead's, where Iron Rattler riders can purchase souvenirs and apparel as they exit the coaster. Eats and Drinks The park offers a season dining pass for the first time. At $69.99 (or $62.99 each when purchased in a family four-pack), it will provide lunch and/or dinner (depending on the time the guest arrives) to regular-season pass holders through Sept. 22. “Folks suggested that it was something they were looking for,” Purvis said. New dining options include handcrafted flavored pretzels at The Pretzel Stop, fresh- squeezed lemonade at two Bill's Lemonade locations, Breyer's products at Six Below Ice Cream and customized beverages at Coke Freestyle, a station with more than 100 drink and flavor choices. sarias@express-news.net I'm excited about the shows and the new pretzel place! Also, I had suspected that Bloomstead's was going to be used for iRat souvenirs since they were clearing it out last season. What do you guys think about the new stuff for this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFChris Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I like how they called it a Pre-Lawsuit Rattler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Ask and you shall receive Ah ah, really funny! It would be interesting if the actual trains looked like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmerleeberry Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 (edited) Upon reading the article that was posted on SFFT, I only have one complaint: "Those bubbleheads! How could they have forgotten to mention the Hustler? C'mon, riders and amusement park flyers, that has to be one of the best rides in the park. And no mention of the Log Flume that is themed after a Bugs Bunny cartoon in which he goes on a quest to find the singing sword? How many log flume rides would have a theme like that? How dare they slight those rides?" DISCLAIMER - This is only a joke. I have no problems with their article because they can't list every ride, I mean, if they did we'll be reading all day. This was only a joke. "I'm not perfect; I just love to ride." Edited March 4, 2013 by palmerleeberry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meangreen16 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Another picture brought to you by SFFT Facebook page!!!!! Lucky guests -__-! I also want to mention....look at that first drop!!!! I mean I've seen all the pictures of it and know it's a pretty insane looking drop, but man this picture truly shows it off!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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