diggerg56 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Does any one know y the went to red hand stamps this year Even though this question really doesn't belong in this thread.....I was told by one of the Sups. that at some point they want to use the biometric (fingerprint) technology for re-entry as well and eliminate hand stamps. The ultraviolet scanners they used to use have been retired as they didn't fit well with the new scanners at the entry gates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goooose Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Will it stay like this permanently? I'm not questioning whether it is safe or not, just that it doesn't look, well..... great, does it? You're looking at it through a trained eye. The average non enthusiast will have a hard time seeing that. I probably wouldn't have noticed it if it weren't posted on the forums, but I pay less attention to detail when it comes to coasters, as opposed to a lot of enthusiasts. I'm more concerned with the long-term durability of it than its aesthetics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traincrossin Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 In regards to videos being posted about the Goliath initial test run, I think it's only fair to promote and display the video that was contributed to TPR by one of our readers. If other people who have also taken video of the first test runswould like them to be posted to our YouTube channel, please contact me privately and maybe we can work something out. But in the mean time, I'm very grateful to theredskull84 who shot this video and allowed us to use it. Any links to other videos will be deleted unless they are contributed to TPR. Thanks for your understanding. Really? I understand wanting to promote your own video, but when discussions on TPR come from things members find online and not always their own content, that seems a bit strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPmillenia94 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Yeah that seems bizarre.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appel Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 So with all the ongoing discussion about delays and ride structure problems with the overbank, when do you guys think the ride may open? I thought the park wanted to release new dates last weekend? Are they still aiming for a June,13th opening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntaminLove Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 ^ I got a phone call from guest relations earlier today regarding a message I sent them. Goliath was brought and there isn't an opening date due to construction delays. Keep an eye on the SFGAm website and facebook page for updates. Also there aren't any plans for season passholder ERT. I know this information has been repeated, but I figured I should mention it because I heard it straight from guest relations. There is a lot of excitement surrounding Goliath and our patience will be rewarded soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravity55 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Will it stay like this permanently? I'm not questioning whether it is safe or not, just that it doesn't look, well..... great, does it? This isn't the first time RMC has had clearance issues on an overbank turn. They had to cut some of the steel out of this beam on Texas Giant. As for Goliath, we've got to remember that this is still sort of a new way of supporting overbanks and inversions with it being a wooden coaster. So no matter what the computer says, you really have no idea if it's going to meet the clearance requirements until you get out there and measure it. It appears they've learned from the Texas Giant and had a backup plan just in case it didn't pass the clearance requirements. Honestly, it probably isn't even that big of a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I actually think the modification looks very cool. Is there any photo of the other clearance modification? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I'm not an engineer (disclaimer because some people are oversensitive regarding that) but I don't understand mistakes such as these when the computer design software is more advanced than ever. You'd think in the 2-3 years it takes to design these things a glaring flaw would be detected.. Then again this is minor compared to the many flubs say a company like Intamin has done (another disclaimer, I love Intamin rides) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil009 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I can understand not knowing exactly how much stress a certain element puts on the train until you build it and test it. I do not understand not knowing how far away a support beam will be from the track until you build it and whoops, not enough space. I wasn't under the impression anything to do with coaster construction nowadays is "eye-balled". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Has the ride done anymore testing? It seems strange that there has only been one test run, so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tororific Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I can understand not knowing exactly how much stress a certain element puts on the train until you build it and test it. I do not understand not knowing how far away a support beam will be from the track until you build it and whoops, not enough space. I wasn't under the impression anything to do with coaster construction nowadays is "eye-balled". yeah, hard to believe that something as basic as clearance could be messed up. not confidence inspiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilrider Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Someone I know well has an uncle who has been working on Goliath as a local contractor, so he has been feeding me updates, and he told me today in his uncle's words, "Nothing is going right" after that first test run. He did not offer any specifics, but he did say his uncle does not (and I am paraphrasing) have good things to say about the RMC faction of the construction crew right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricGarbo Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Someone I know well has an uncle who has been working on Goliath as a local contractor, so he has been feeding me updates, and he told me today in his uncle's words, "Nothing is going right" after that first test run. He did not offer any specifics, but he did say his uncle does not (and I am paraphrasing) have good things to say about the RMC faction of the construction crew right now. I work on major projects where he hire outside contractors. Can confirm: The other contractors labor are crap. They always are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fpsphil Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Im studying to be an engineer and it looks safe from my initial view. The piece they cut and replaced with a smaller beam is more there of a brace and to take some of the load off the beam that actually holds the track. Should be perfectly structurally sound based on my observation, don't see why it wouldn't be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallyWorldOrBust Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 discount tickets: ^ Coke cans. Or join Club TPR. Hi, i don't live in an area where we get those coke cans, in fact i live in canada. ( crack smoking mayor yes, but no 6 flags coke cans) Is there some code on the bottom of a coke can you type in? if so can somebody let me know what it is or email it to me? Just go to SixFlags.com to get a ticket online and use the promo code "COKE," and you'll save up to $21. If you bring a Coke can to the park, it'll just save you $15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallyWorldOrBust Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 ^Perhaps a nearby bench? But, to be honest, I don't think Demon is all that bad--it simply isn't very good. Demon has seen better days. In my opinion, it needs an overhaul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggerg56 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Has the ride done anymore testing? It seems strange that there has only been one test run, so far. A friend of mine was at the park most of yesterday. No test runs as of 4pm or so. He said they did roll the train back into the station from the transfer track around 4 or so but figured that was to get it out of the weather that might me coming later. Other than that, quite a bit of activity on various parts of the layout throughout the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I actually think the modification looks very cool. Is there any photo of the other clearance modification? Here's one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 ^Interesting. Never noticed that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredskull84 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 (edited) 3rd test run ever! Edited June 5, 2014 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PVA62 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 ^that airtime hill will be insane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Looks more and more amazing with each video! Can't wait to see this thing up and running with guest on it!! Oh and a POV?! Can't wait for that either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Looks good to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arturosim Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 That airtime hill is insane! Hopefully the hill to the brake run also provides some nice air. I remember Iron Rattler's final hill having good ejector airtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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