COASTER FREAK 11 Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 I think the Gerstlaur ones are sluggish and lost their speed quickly because of the wheels? I'm assuming steel wheels like on Outlaw Run's trains could run on the I-box track as both top layers are a thin sheet of steel. It would probably be crazy to see how fast the new train could race around NTAG or iRat when it opens! I think they would have to grease the track to do steel on steel, like wooden coasters do. Its definitely the wheels though, but there are lots of different types they can use if they chose to.
BrandonR Posted February 13, 2013 Posted February 13, 2013 Steel wheels are going to eat at the track so it's going to require replacement eventually. RMC seems to have accounted for this with their topper track as it appears the top layer of steel is fairly easily replaceable. I think for the I-box track there's no serviceable components other than replacing the entire section of welded track.
boardwalkbullet91507 Posted February 13, 2013 Posted February 13, 2013 I thought the I-box track also has a thin layer of steel bolten on top? Maybe not? I'll have to find the cross section shot from IAAPA. It does. It is somewhere on the SFFT Facebook page or on RMC's. The track itself has all these holes in it and then they put on the layer of steel.
RyanGsatMCO Posted February 13, 2013 Posted February 13, 2013 I think they are on Gen 2 of I box track. The added top has the plate I would imagine for RMC own trains that would allow for easy replacement. That is just my guess and observations.
coastercrazy216 Posted February 13, 2013 Posted February 13, 2013 I am not sure that I understand the purpose of the additional plate on either tracks, but especially the IBox. I feel that it would be the most beneficial and simplistic for both to just be completely prefabricated. So once you install the IBox, you are done. Same with Topper Track. Once you install the actual track, no need for the additional plate. Is there a specific reason for these plates?
Zem Posted February 13, 2013 Posted February 13, 2013 The plate may be on top for added smoothness. Any bumbs that are created in the track during fabrication can easily be smoothed over with the plate on top. It also lessens wear on the track and the top plate can just be replaced when it gets worn rather than the entire track. RCM seems to really care about making the track last as long as possible and keep it as smooth as possible.
coastercrazy216 Posted February 13, 2013 Posted February 13, 2013 Interesting. NTAG is already the epitome of a smooth coaster and I can't imagine how they could possibly make it any more so. I wonder how this affects the price of the coaster. All that extra steel and labor probably contributed to the cost, explaining how this is costing about the same as NTAG.
jmicha Posted February 13, 2013 Posted February 13, 2013 ^Although extra labor is most certainly a big cost, I'd imagine the location of this ride has also caused a much higher price tag in proportion to NTaG. Building on the side of a quarry is going to be far more expensive for various reasons than building on flat land. These RMC rides are so amazing looking. It's like we have finally reached the point where we can build those crazy rides we've all dreamed of. The shaping of elements and the pacing is so insane that they set themselves apart from any other rides out there. Hopefully I won't have to wait too long before I get to ride one. *Please let this be done to Mean Streak*
BrandonR Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 I think they are on Gen 2 of I box track. The added top has the plate I would imagine for RMC own trains that would allow for easy replacement. That is just my guess and observations. Now that makes sense. Looking at NTAG you can see there isn't a top layer of steel: http://rcdb.com/2.htm?p=29291 iRat on the other hand is different. It doesn't have the bolt plates (lol) and will have a top layer of steel added: Thanks for the sanity check. I was almost positive NTAG didn't have additional bolted-on sheet metal.
Randomman295 Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 ^^Hawt. Reminds me of an I-box version of OR's Wave Turn.
SuperShawn Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 Holly crap, that first one of the roll coming up over the cliff, just wow!
boardwalkbullet91507 Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 I almost fell off my stool in physics when I saw these pictures. That looks AWESOME! Progress is moving on very fast! So really the only track they have to install (minus the sheet of steel), is the second drop off the cliff into the tunnel, through the tunnel, and up to the brakes. I can't wait to see some testing!
RCT3Bross Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 This ride looks good. That Barrel roll just wow.
Meteornotes Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 Yes, this looks absolutely insane. Have to figure out a way to get out there this year. dt
jmicha Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 Question. How are they going to get the track into the tunnel to install it? Does anybody have the answer or a viable solution?
A.J. Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 ...be very very careful, and gently slide it in?
SFFTbajam Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 Hey everyone! I posted this on my Twitter page yesterday! It was the laying of the last piece of the Iron Rattler's barrel roll! I hope you enjoy it!!
Guy T. Koepp Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 ...be very very careful, and gently slide it in? That's what she said. But yeah, what he said. And don't skimp on tha lube. Lots n' lots o' lube!
jmicha Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 ^Sounds like they'll be needing lots of Booty Ease. *yes that's a real product*
cal1br3tto Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 ^....And my life is not improved in any way by knowing that. The 0g roll and overbanks over the cliff look AMAZING!!! This.
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