Midgetman82 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 LR runs both trains on weekends, but with recent issues with the purple train it may drop to 1 for a bit. T3 will get a second train eventually, and Thunder Run doesn't slow down enough to stop its train from slightly entering the station. You could easily spend 4 hours in the park only riding major rides (LR, Thunder Run, FearFall, Cyclos, maybe some more flats), and probably a little over 5 if you include T3. Though, I understand if you wouldn't want to pay day admission to do only those... which is another reason why I would very-highly recommend including the water park in a visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahill04 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I forgot to mention the other day when I went to the park, the Greezed Lightnin' trains are still at the park. Not sure if I saw them from Cyclos or Fearfall, but regardless the trains are still there. What are they even doing with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbeeler Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Btw KK has the 2nd train for T3 but in order to run it they would have to close it, And test......., then get state approval. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahill04 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Btw KK has the 2nd train for T3 but in order to run it they would have to close it, And test......., then get state approval. Well, T3 is closed while they wait for the new part to arrive... Maybe once they get the part they can get the approval for the 2nd train and have it running 2 trains by the time it reopens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 ^ I wouldn't expect two train operation until next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbeeler Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 ^ I wouldn't expect two train operation until next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterCard Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 ^Thanks for the input! I was wondering if they would ever get a 2nd train (and accompanying safety system) for Thunder Run. I remember waiting in a slow line years ago. In short, the cost is too high too add a second train. It would require structure modification to final brake run to support the addition of a transfer table, mechanical equipment for a transfer table, the actual structure for the table, reprogramming the ride's sensors, and the cost of the new train. All of that would ring up a high bill pretty quickly. It's really not a good investment for the park at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 ^ And we all know that's not going to happen. TR will always be one train operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quetzal Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 ^ And we all know that's not going to happen. TR will always be one train operation. Honestly, Ed Hart probably doesn't care about Thunder Run operating two trains. Besides, I'm pretty sure that he has much larger and more important issues to solve now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirMBTB Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 In short, the cost is too high too add a second train. It would require structure modification to final brake run to support the addition of a transfer table, mechanical equipment for a transfer table, the actual structure for the table, reprogramming the ride's sensors, and the cost of the new train. All of that would ring up a high bill pretty quickly. Holiday World did it. Twice Just sayin... It's really not a good investment for the park at this point. I can understand and respect that. I hope they have the money some day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 ^ I think its safe to say that HW is in a league of their own. Pretty hard to compare them to most parks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajfelice Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Modifying a brake run and adding a transfer track is not rocket science or impossible, but it is very expensive. I have seen some incredibly short brake runs on wooden coasters where the train essentially flies into the brakes that allow for two train operation (cough Ravine Flyer II cough). I'm sure Kentucky Kingdom would enjoy having two trains for Thunder Run, but as others have mentioned it is just not the right time at this moment. Storm Chaser will probably cap off the major coaster expansions for a short time as they now have a very good offering of attractions. Once the park has most of the revitalization growing pains addressed, I would say improving capacity on a major coaster like Thunder Run becomes more of a necessary project. But at this time, KK is doing the right thing in building new attractions that will build their market base so they can have a strong foundation for the future. Two trains is icing on the cake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbeeler Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Modifying a brake run and adding a transfer track is not rocket science or impossible, but it is very expensive. I have seen some incredibly short brake runs on wooden coasters where the train essentially flies into the brakes that allow for two train operation (cough Ravine Flyer II cough). I'm sure Kentucky Kingdom would enjoy having two trains for Thunder Run, but as others have mentioned it is just not the right time at this moment. Storm Chaser will probably cap off the major coaster expansions for a short time as they now have a very good offering of attractions. Once the park has most of the revitalization growing pains addressed, I would say improving capacity on a major coaster like Thunder Run becomes more of a necessary project. But at this time, KK is doing the right thing in building new attractions that will build their market base so they can have a strong foundation for the future. Two trains is icing on the cake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSkysTheLimit Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Just in case anybody was wondering T3 Reopened yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbeeler Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Just in case anybody was wondering T3 Reopened yesterday. with single train action? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsupercity Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Just in case anybody was wondering T3 Reopened yesterday. with single train action? Considering they only have one train I would assume yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbeeler Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Just in case anybody was wondering T3 Reopened yesterday. with single train action? Considering they only have one train I would assume yes they actually have 2 trains just the 2nd hasn't been cleared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdogg68 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) Went to the Park today, seen John. He said they have a second train for T3, it's in storage, but it won't be in service til next year. He said they're right on schedule for Storm Runner next year. Track has arrived and should be going in place by the end of the season. It was busy as hell today and he said they've had a few great weekends, that they've been very happy with. I asked him if there would be anything else New next year and he said " you'll know in a couple of weeks". Sounds like they may have something planned for The Zeppelins former spot in that area leading to Storm Chaser. Wouldn't expect any thing big, just something to fill the Zeppelins old spot possibly. Edited August 3, 2015 by ratdogg68 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaMarkSta Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) I was also at Kentucky Kingdom today and I took a few pictures of construction of Storm Chaser including track on site! Here you go enjoy. A wide shot of the site. A wide shot of the site. A wide shot of the site. Sorry for the low quality posting from my iPad on the road I'll post higher res versions tomorrow when I get home. The structure looks to be well ready for Storm Chaser with a lot of the extra removed. RMC goodness! Edited August 3, 2015 by DaMarkSta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdogg68 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Can't wait to see more Storm Chaser construction pictures! Glad to see this park still expanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbeeler Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 man this thread died???? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILinator Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 ^Hey! I'm still excited about visiting KK for the first time and riding Storm Chaser next year, even after Dollywood's announcement! It's all part of the same family vacation trip, so I'll be getting on some great, new, RMC awesomeness that trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbeeler Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 after watching Dollywood's announcement and then watching Kentucky Kingdoms announcement. should've spent a little more $$$ on announcement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 ^I felt a bit of jealousy over how well-produced theirs was, haha. Nonetheless, as dwarfed as Storm Chaser may be compared to Lightning Rod, the coasters themselves should stand-out at each park respectively. The whole east coast/midwest is just swarming with RMC's of all sizes! Someone could almost do a whole road-trip based purely off of attempting to ride each of them within a year (minus Twisted Colossus, unless they're REALLY desperate). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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