Six Flags Great America (SFGAm) Discussion Thread

[GoBears]

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!

[glouthan]

^Iron Wolf will always be remembered.....maybe not as much, now that we have Goliath!

[rcjp]

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.

[glouthan]

Looking at the supports for the overbank, it should be a one sick banked turn! Maybe some head choppers, too.

[ilrider]

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.

[Intaman]

^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.

[glouthan]

^You're right...I'm glad B&M has perfected their design since then and most of their coasters are smoother now.

[ilrider]

^Iron Wolf was very smooth for several years when it first opened. It was actually enjoyable to ride.

[glouthan]

^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.

[WildStangAlex]

^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.

[CPmillenia94]

^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..

[glouthan]

^ 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.

[Rollercoaster Rider]

^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?

[Intaman]

Oh, definitely better. Ill take Apoca-Wolf any day over the Togo death machine.

[glouthan]

Wow. I am shocked to see the cranes up this late at night. Looks like we will be riding on Memorial day.

[ilrider]

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

[NAMTABSFGAm]

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?

[ilrider]

^Sorry, it's Lake & McHenry County Scanner.

 

Link to the thread on the fire: https://www.facebook.com/LakeCountyFDIncidents/posts/623838151031752

[Superbatboy]

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

[yay101]

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...

[ilrider]

Article on the structure fire in the park last night:

 

http://my.chicagotribune.com/#section/544/article/p2p-79812075/

[glouthan]

That's terrible that that fire broke out. - $60,000 up in smoke - literally.

[jfruge]

I see track in the dive loop!!!

[glouthan]

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.

[willthegolfer]

^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.