DaveDowning Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 Nope, they tested in darkness first. Now also during the day. Photos and Videos incoming ! Source for the photo
BDG Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 Here's a video... but don't get too excited, it's not a test run.
RyanTPM Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 ^Yeah it seems they're just testing out the launch first at slow speeds, but it's still some testing, which is good
RCT3Bross Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 It's Alive. Looks funny, can't wait to see it fly on full speed though.
aeyrolet Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 How many trains will be on the track all at once?
oriolat Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 How many trains will be on the track all at once? I'd say 3, unless they have separate load/unload, in which case they could potentially run 4.
DaveDowning Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 They are doing pretty much what they did the whole week in terms of testing. Push trains around, start low power launches, and then work to a level where it´s clear that the train will roll back, so I guess they are testing the breaking system and the launch. For the number of trains I think four is the minimum. They have a transfer / maintenance area for three trains, plus a fourth one sitting in the station. I guess in the end it will be 4, two trains on the track, one loading or before the launch and one in the brakes before loading or loading.
JordyC Posted March 29, 2016 Posted March 29, 2016 Taron looks absolutely fantastic! I can not wait to ride it when it opens!
RCT3Bross Posted March 29, 2016 Posted March 29, 2016 Holy that got me exited, Great to see some testing done, Still the area looks like a giant construction site, hope they get it done this year.
Projektion Posted March 29, 2016 Posted March 29, 2016 Holy that got me exited, Great to see some testing done, Still the area looks like a giant construction site, hope they get it done this year. I'm waiting on that confirmation that Taron will open this year before booking my trip to Phantasialand.
CSLKennyNI Posted March 29, 2016 Posted March 29, 2016 Only very major technical issues could prevent it from opening this year. The place is almost done, the park won't leave the completed rides and theming sitting for a year. Probably open for the summer but it would be wise to hold off booking until you're certain exactly when it'll open.
coasterfreak101 Posted March 29, 2016 Posted March 29, 2016 I'll be traveling through Germany in October, so I'm hoping it's expected to open by then. If something huge like Shanghai Disneyland is expected to open in June - and that looks like even more of a construction site than this - then I have faith they'll have it open for the summer season.
Projektion Posted March 29, 2016 Posted March 29, 2016 ^ Same I'm aiming for the end of October myself. ^^ True, but I can't help but think of the Chiapas delay when I think of Intamin and Phantasialand.
cfc Posted March 29, 2016 Posted March 29, 2016 Taron looks great. Thanks for sharing the testing video.
DaveDowning Posted March 29, 2016 Posted March 29, 2016 Well, it packs quite a punch. I really hope that it will ride as good as it looks. And if thats the case, we might have a winner at our hands I'll be traveling through Germany in October, so I'm hoping it's expected to open by then. If something huge like Shanghai Disneyland is expected to open in June - and that looks like even more of a construction site than this - then I have faith they'll have it open for the summer season. If you need any info or assistance regarding Phantasialand or the general area around it (Cologne, the Rhine area etc.) just drop me a message. I´d be happy to help! I´m quite positive that Klugheim will be open in October, plus it´s one of the best times of the year to go there!
Murfie Posted March 29, 2016 Posted March 29, 2016 Only very major technical issues could prevent it from opening this year. The place is almost done, the park won't leave the completed rides and theming sitting for a year. Probably open for the summer but it would be wise to hold off booking until you're certain exactly when it'll open. With a month or 3 to go, I'm guessing they want to open it at the start of the peak season in july? I hope they can manage to do so, but with those two coasters, river quest and all that theming, I wouldn't be surprised if a bunch of delays creep up.... In any case, as soon as we hear an opening date, I'm hauling ass to Brühl
DaveDowning Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 With a month or 3 to go, I'm guessing they want to open it at the start of the peak season in july? I hope they can manage to do so, but with those two coasters, river quest and all that theming, I wouldn't be surprised if a bunch of delays creep up.... This would be my bet as well. By the way, RiverQuest is open and working normaly, so I guess they are done with it for this season. Looks way better than before.
CSLKennyNI Posted March 30, 2016 Posted March 30, 2016 Phantafriends have posted that Taron has now completed the full circuit. Visitors (including Tobi who made the models during the off season) today saw the train on the second half of the ride after the second launch.
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