Six Flags Great America (SFGAm) Discussion Thread

[Mr. Starr]

^^ and ^ I hate you guys. Well at least Memorial Day weekend isn't ling after that!

 

Griffin! What if you shadowed me on Physics day?!

[traincrossin]

Well technically i'm a student in college still taking physics classes, should we all try to get in?

[sfgamguy]

That or a Eurofighter (but hopefully neither of those). Still think a mid-sized looper like NE's Batman is something the park lacks and would replace Iron Wolf best next time the park adds some steel.

 

Speaking of IW has all of the track/supports been shipped out yet?

 

Answering this, Yes they are long gone and good riddance!

[Ejectorbater]

I hope this coaster is a winner. SFGAm is a great park that deserves a great new coaster. I look forward to observing the progress of construction.

[KDCOASTERFAN]

That or a Eurofighter (but hopefully neither of those). Still think a mid-sized looper like NE's Batman is something the park lacks and would replace Iron Wolf best next time the park adds some steel.

 

Speaking of IW has all of the track/supports been shipped out yet?

 

Answering this, Yes they are long gone and good riddance!

 

Actually the new colors they've shown so far look pretty good but are far different from those in the animation.

[Jerrykoala2112]

Track has finally moved to the construction site! (Right hand, middle)

 

[-Edge of Beast-]

Finally. It's nice that they're finally getting that track to the site! I wonder how long it will take them to start actual vertical construction? Ah well, I'm just happy to see that they are getting somewhere with it.

[Mr: Ry1996]

If you look on the webcam now, it looks like the first support is up Aswell now.

[-Edge of Beast-]

First support up!

 

[deguy123]

^ Awh look how "cute" it is...lol

 

I seriously need to get to this park, it's one that I've wanted to go to for a long time. With X-flight opening it just makes me want to go more!

[Mr: Ry1996]

Look at the webcam now, Tracks up !. Looks like track for the station.

[ilrider]

Very excited to watch this go up!

[-Edge of Beast-]

Never mind.

 

 

LOOK BELOW.

Edited January 4, 2012 by -Edge of Beast-

[deathbydinn]

Those are the supports on Demon's turnaround. The only supports up are close to the track.

 

Also, notice the trench next to the first small support, a water feature perhaps?

Edited January 4, 2012 by deathbydinn

[-Edge of Beast-]

Or look at Jon's, it's much more clear.

 

That trench is probably where all of the wires/technical stuff/other, etc will go. Or is that where the station is going to be located? By that animation video, it's hard to tell.

[deathbydinn]

Two large supports for the first drop, and some more track have gone up! Looks like they're just starting at a random point of the ride, instead of with the station like the other B&Ms built this year have. I'd guess the ride going over and under itself and track on both sides of the station have something to do with it.

[DejaVu The Ride]

Or look at Jon's, it's much more clear.

 

That trench is probably where all of the wires/technical stuff/other, etc will go. Or is that where the station is going to be located? By that animation video, it's hard to tell.

 

The supports around the trench will be for the turn into the 4th inversion. The station will be on the far left of the webcam. Hope that helps!

[Jerrykoala2112]

Thanks to the warm weather Chicago has been getting, (high today was 54...) So I guess the crew was really kicking it today!

 

[Mr. Starr]

That angle looks really good! Nice to see they're taking advantage of the nice weather today!

[GriffyTiffy]

They have been very lucky with the weather this season. No real snows, warmer temperatures, It's all working out for them!

[deathbydinn]

 

More pictures here.

[jynx242]

^ Awh look how "cute" it is...lol

 

I seriously need to get to this park, it's one that I've wanted to go to for a long time. With X-flight opening it just makes me want to go more!

 

You will definitely enjoy it! It is a truly lovely park and one of my favorites in the chain.

[sfgam#1]

I think they should try and get alot done now before the freezing snow comes! !!! But the x-flight tracks looks so pretty! !!

[-Edge of Beast-]

That is some sexy B&M.

 

Wow, I hope I can go back to SFGAm next year. I've been missing out on a lot of their great rides!

[ilrider]

Brake run (I think) and large support up today! Looks great!