GoBears Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 From SFGAm's Facebook page... Anyone notice the date on the phone? April 28th, 1990? It's a special day in the park's (and B&M's) history. P.S. Happy April Fool's Day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glouthan Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 ^Iron Wolf will always be remembered.....maybe not as much, now that we have Goliath! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Even though that picture is a few days old I really like the look of the overbank structure. The track will only make it look more awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glouthan Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Looking at the supports for the overbank, it should be a one sick banked turn! Maybe some head choppers, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilrider Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Even though that picture is a few days old I really like the look of the overbank structure. The track will only make it look more awesome. The track is done on the overbank. Looks great. I just drove by it today and said hi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intaman Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 ^Iron Wolf will always be remembered.....maybe not as much, now that we have Goliath! You sure about that? Even without the headbanging, my memories are blind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glouthan Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 ^You're right...I'm glad B&M has perfected their design since then and most of their coasters are smoother now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilrider Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 ^Iron Wolf was very smooth for several years when it first opened. It was actually enjoyable to ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glouthan Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 ^That's nice to hear that it's first years were good. The aging process hasn't been good to it, though. I wonder how it is up at SFA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildStangAlex Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 ^That's nice to hear that it's first years were good. The aging process hasn't been good to it, though. I wonder how it is up at SFA. Rougher than I ever remember it being at Great America. The theming and effects are nice, though. And the station is designed better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPmillenia94 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 ^That's nice to hear that it's first years were good. The aging process hasn't been good to it, though. I wonder how it is up at SFA. I really liked it personally but my head was above the restraints so I can't tell exactly how rough it was. Other people didn't seem to be as thrilled about it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glouthan Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 ^ and^^ I'll have to consider that...a trip to Six Flags America is on my itinerary for 2014. Nice to hear it has better theming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 ^That's nice to hear that it's first years were good. The aging process hasn't been good to it, though. I wonder how it is up at SFA. Rougher than I ever remember it being at Great America. The theming and effects are nice, though. And the station is designed better. How does it compare to Shockwave at Kings Dominion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intaman Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Oh, definitely better. Ill take Apoca-Wolf any day over the Togo death machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glouthan Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Wow. I am shocked to see the cranes up this late at night. Looks like we will be riding on Memorial day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilrider Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) According to a scanner thread I subscribe to on FB, there is a structure fire at SFGAm, possibly an electrical building. Fully involved fire. Apparently a majority of the the fire is out, but the firemen are entering the music hall (Grand Music Hall I assume) to check for exposure. If anyone finds anything else out, please share. Edited April 3, 2014 by ilrider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAMTABSFGAm Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 According to a scanner thread I subscribe to on FB, there is a structure fire at SFGAm, possibly an electrical building. Apparently a majority of the the fire is out, but the firemen are entering the music hall (Grand Music Hall I assume) to check for exposure. If anyone finds anything else out, please share. What is the name of the scanner thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilrider Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 ^Sorry, it's Lake & McHenry County Scanner. Link to the thread on the fire: https://www.facebook.com/LakeCountyFDIncidents/posts/623838151031752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 You kinda have to wonder if other wooden coaster manufacuturers have taken note of what RMC is doing and if they're making strides to catch up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yay101 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 You kinda have to wonder if other wooden coaster manufacuturers have taken note of what RMC is doing and if they're making strides to catch up Well there's Hades 360... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilrider Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Article on the structure fire in the park last night: http://my.chicagotribune.com/#section/544/article/p2p-79812075/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glouthan Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 That's terrible that that fire broke out. - $60,000 up in smoke - literally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfruge Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I see track in the dive loop!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glouthan Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 There certainly is track in the dive loop! Looks like the crews might still be working....either that or they are keeping the cranes up for the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willthegolfer Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 ^They almost always leave the cranes up overnight, they usually stop work around 5pm, but start around 7 am. You can tell by the amount of cars in the lot as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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