parkjunkie Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 AHHHHHHHHHHH YESSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker27 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 0-60 mph in 3 seconds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Flywheel? Um, okay. A bit ghetto, but it makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Why is it ghetto? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarzillard Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Impressive, and it is a great tribute. Flywheel seems a bit weird, but acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megalyte Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Over 3000 feet long, 4 inversions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega_Coaster_77 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 THAT looks like the best wingrider ever created I need to get out there to ride it all I can say is wow JUST WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollin_n_coastin Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Flywheel? Um, okay. A bit ghetto, but it makes sense. That is the best part of it! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 (edited) Why is it ghetto? Considering it's old technology, it's a B&M, and it's 2014... Not saying it's a bad thing though. Edited July 25, 2014 by JonnyRCT3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarzillard Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 THAT looks like the best wingrider ever created I need to get out there to ride it all I can say is wow JUST WOW! Definitely better than Gatekeeper... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigaG Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Flywheels can store energy for an electric (LIM/LSM launch.) The animation looked like LIM/LSM launch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 What color is it...what color is it!?!? Time to eliminate the track and pin point all the track at the plant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarzillard Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 It's Orange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterLover Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Posted Yet? All the videos and pics here... http://www.holidayworld.com/thunderbird/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Why is it ghetto? Considering it's old technology, it's a B&M, and it's 2014... Not saying it's a bad thing though. Maybe this was a way for the park to keep costs down but still have a launched coaster of this type. Good for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid21 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Is this the first 5 car B&M? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarzillard Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 IT'S AN LSM LAUNCH!!! Thank goodness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon29060 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Launched wing coaster!! Thunderbird looks amazing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aCoasterStory Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 (edited) Flywheels can store energy for an electric (LIM/LSM launch.) The animation looked like LIM/LSM launch. Wonder if she misspoke about the flywheel or if the animation wasn't accurate? EDIT: this is from the FACTS page: Launch, using LSM technology DESCRIPTION: Thunderbird is the nation’s first launched wing coaster. It is Holiday World’s first major steel roller coaster, with a 0-60mph launch in 3.5 seconds, followed by multiple inversions – including a 14-story Immelmann loop, Zero-g roll, barrel roll, and loop. Continuing Holiday World’s tradition of sending roller coasters through thickly wooded and hilly terrain, Thunderbird at first soars and loops high in the air and then hugs the ground, surprising riders with rapid-fire “near misses” such as keyholes, themed elements, other rides, trees, and even the ground. TRACK LENGTH: 3,035 feet RIDE HEIGHT: 140 feet at Immelmann loop’s peak RIDE ELEMENTS: From start to finish: Launch, using LSM technology Immelmann loop Loop Horseshoe Elevated Spiral Zero-G roll S curve 2 “headchopper” keyholes Carousel 360 in-line twist (barrel roll) 2 Crossovers with The Voyage SPEED: Thunderbird’s top speed is 60 miles per hour RIDE TIME: 1 minute, 18 seconds (station to station) RIDE VIDEO: http://HolidayWorld2015.com TRAINS: Two trains, each with five four-person coaches CAPACITY: 1,140 Guests per hour HEIGHT LIMIT: Riders must be at least 52 inches tall INVESTMENT: $22 million RIDE DESIGNER: Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M), Switzerland LEGEND: In 1620, as the Mayflower neared the end of its 66 days at sea, a mighty storm nearly capsized the ship, taking it hundreds of miles off course. As passengers and crew feared all was lost, an immense bird appeared in the sky. The thunderbird, whose wings created the thunder and eyes flashed the lightning of the powerful storm, rescued the ship by launching it through the sky to the New World. Edited July 25, 2014 by aCoasterStory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega_Coaster_77 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 THAT looks like the best wingrider ever created I need to get out there to ride it all I can say is wow JUST WOW! Definitely better than Gatekeeper... OH YEAH that looks like it has way more forces than gatekeeper that looks like one heck of a ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie200330 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 THAT looks like the best wingrider ever created I need to get out there to ride it all I can say is wow JUST WOW! Definitely better than Gatekeeper... Cedar Point just shit their pants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Sabo Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I'm sure Will Koch is smiling down upon HW right now. Well done for the park, it's employees and the Koch family! **Let the "I told you so" comments to begin in 3.......2........1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigaG Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Flywheels can store energy for an electric (LIM/LSM launch.) The animation looked like LIM/LSM launch. Wonder if she misspoke about the flywheel or if the animation wasn't accurate? I think I've heard from others that Anubis and Sky Rocket use flywheels to store energy for a launch. That is probably what this is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Propeller Factory Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I think I am actually in tears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldier148 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 The facts on the Thunderbird site say LSM launch, and that's what the video shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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