KingRCT3 Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 (Did you know The Gravity Group guys - who designed Voyage - were consultants on that flick?) I don't understand - on Polar Express the movie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom497 Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 ^I don't think reliability depends on how forceful the coaster is. Most of the older B&M's are very reliable. I think it depends on the launch system itself and the technology used. LSM's have been around for a while now, and B&M is known for sticking to what they know, so I don't think the amount of forces on a ride make it unreliable. B&M has also been testing the LSM's for the past couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWFan Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Also, I'm looking forward to the view from Crow's Nest, it should provide wonderful views of Thunderbird and Voyage. I have a feeling that if cameras are allowed on the ride (I have no idea what Holiday World's on-ride photography policies are), we will be seeing a lot of pictures taken from up there. "Cameras of any size or type are only permitted on the following six rides: Holidog Express, Doggone Trail, Star Spangled Carousel, Gobbler Getaway, Prancer’s Merry-Go-Round, and The Lewis & Clark Trail. Absolutely no cameras are allowed on any of the other rides (even when the camera is secured in a pocket or fanny pack). For everyone’s safety, cell phone use is not permitted on rides." Source: http://www.holidayworld.com/help-information/rules-services/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCI Wooden Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 ^Looks like I'll have to get out there and ride it to see the view. Yet another reason to get out to the park (as if there wasn't enough already ). Also, 1.4 tons per car, that's amazing! Sometimes I forget how large coaster trains are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 ^I don't think reliability depends on how forceful the coaster is. Most of the older B&M's are very reliable. I think it depends on the launch system itself and the technology used. LSM's have been around for a while now, and B&M is known for sticking to what they know, so I don't think the amount of forces on a ride make it unreliable. Not how forceful the coaster is, but the launch. You can see that the most forceful launches out there are S&S's compressed air ones and intamin's hydraulic launches. I don't know how dodonpa is in terms of reliability but I doubt it is as good as a standard LSM coaster and as to intamin's system, well, let's say reliability is not its strong point. You could have really forceful LSM launches but then it would use a lot of power so, in a way, I would say there is a certain relation between how forceful and efficient a launch is and its reliability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravity55 Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 HW just re-tweeted this photo. Not sure how to cite this, so I'll just go ahead and use the direct source. From Nathan Nelson's twitter: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercoaster5 Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThemeParkJunkie51290 Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 I love that photo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolidayWorldFTW Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Wow that's incredible. So hard to believe that's at Holiday World! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Yes, it's quite a change in the skyline of Holiday World. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Maven Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 (Did you know The Gravity Group guys - who designed Voyage - were consultants on that flick?) I don't understand - on Polar Express the movie? Yes, The Gravity Group (who designed The Voyage) served as consultants for the movie Polar Express (if you've seen it, you'll easily guess which part). Our Christmas animation, created by Steven in IT, includes an elf holding a mug with the design: Polar Expresso. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRCT3 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Thanks for the reply! That's a pretty cool fun fact. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBauzzrohUo Oh yeah, I recognize TGG's airtimes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodie Warrior Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Polar Expresso would be a great name for a coffee shop in the Christmas area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharman19 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Polar Expresso would be a great name for a coffee shop in the Christmas area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comeagain? Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Polar Expresso would be a great name for a coffee shop in the Christmas area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Maven Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 ^ Fun fact: In a former life, I was editor of a trade magazine called "Pizza Today." I remember running a column about specialty coffees and using "Ssssspresso!" as the headline, as the first "e" is not pronounced, plus it captured the sound of the steam. Thought I'd take a shot. Random, I know. #SorryNotSorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Polar Expresso would be a great name for a coffee shop in the Christmas area. It would, indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravity55 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Here's a video of the first full Thunderbird Train being assembled in the the maintenance building. According to the Holiblog, there will be "big boy" seats in the middle row of each train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Thanks for the reply! That's a pretty cool fun fact. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBauzzrohUo Oh yeah, I recognize TGG's airtimes! Thanks for reminding me why I don't watch animated movies. ^ Fun fact: In a former life, I was editor of a trade magazine called "Pizza Today." Best. Job. Ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejenkins1 Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Just curious and asked before but no answer. What are the two buildings for Crow's Nest? One is an operator booth but what about the other they are working on now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThemeParkJunkie51290 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Well, I guess much hasn't been going on lately. The trains do look great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nwstone Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 To everyone on this board and Holiday World, Merry Christmas!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicman Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 A Christmas webcam update: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharman19 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 A Christmas webcam update: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradox Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 I got my limited edition blueprint today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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