ernierocker Posted May 5, 2012 Posted May 5, 2012 Could they use the parking area at the top of the photo below? Never been to the park, but if it wouldn't effect the traffic flow, that would certainly fit a shuttle coaster.
montezooma Posted May 6, 2012 Posted May 6, 2012 Well, I just cancelled my trip to Cedar Point...New Mexico here I come! First "Dallas" coming back, and now this. What's next...Jesus?
Kumbarider1993 Posted May 6, 2012 Posted May 6, 2012 Wow!What great news! I hope they are still as lenient on the reverse brakes as Astroworld was.
CoasterFreaks Posted May 6, 2012 Posted May 6, 2012 YAY!!!! Astroworld was my home park growing up, and Greezed Lightning was SUCH a blast! And can I hear an amen on the "lenient brakes" request? One of my biggest disappointments when riding the shuttle out at SFOG was the fact the brakes on the way back through the station slowed the train down so much I don't think the front car ever got off the horizontal. GL was allowed to travel WAY up that rear spike. What a ride! Â Of course, now I just have to find a way to get to Albuquerque (no wrong left turns)
Roachman Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 This is GREAT news!!! I have been hoping Cliff's would put in another coaster at some point. It is so awesome that it's going to be a Schwarzkopf! Â I rode Greezed Lighting at Astroworld and I can't wait to ride it again. Hopefully sooner rather than later!!
CorkscrewFoley Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 Again this is just unbelievable news...who'd ever think we'd actually start to see classic Schwarzkopfs come, not to the end of the line, but furthering on. I do hope Bluegrass Boardwalk will dole out the money to get GL refurbed. That's the closest Anton shuttle to me...
crispy Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 This is FANTASTIC news, I love these coasters, nice to have one here. Â As for where to put it, that parking lot strip might work, its usually used for adminstrative parking.
IronWolfman Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 This s great! I used to live in NM, and now I moving back to CO so I'll visit again!
Erik Johnson Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 Does anyone have any idea if they have started to rebuild this coaster yet?
imagineerz Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 Does anyone have any idea if they have started to rebuild this coaster yet? Â When I went to the park over Labor Day weekend, I didn't see anything happening. I did ask an employee, and they said "No comment." So take that as you will.
Jew Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 As much as I love the shuttle loop coasters, I honestly don't think they are a viable option for smaller parks. They are definitely not cheap to maintain. The complete lack of news makes me wonder if Cliff's is having second thoughts about this deal.
simon8899 Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 Even if it's a far-fetched hope - I hope that someday one might end up in the German Technical Museum in Munich or Speyer...
AllenA07 Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 I was over in that area about 6 weeks ago and didn't see anything that remotely looked like construction going on.
montezooma Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 At this point in time I would venture to guess that you wouldn’t see anything going on at the park other that basic architectural drawing and gathering plans to be submitted to the building department. Most of the work would be taking place at Larson where the ride is being stored. I would assume that the ride would be repainted, trains refurbished and major repairs made on site and then shipped all pretty and new to the park for assembly sometime early next year.
gisco Posted November 1, 2012 Posted November 1, 2012 I think the key is Larson to see if they have started to refurbish the ride. It seems that that will take longer than actual installation of the ride.
texcoaster Posted November 4, 2012 Posted November 4, 2012 I don't remember who it was I was talking to, but it was someone who would probably have insider info... anyway, I mentioned the coasters I was hoping to hit in 2013 and wondered aloud if it would be better to put Cliff's and Greezed Lightnin' with a Silver Dollar City trip or a Vegas trip. The person said, "you might want to plan on skipping Cliff's in 2013 if you're just going there for Lightnin' - just sayin. Â No further info was given.
SharkTums Posted November 4, 2012 Posted November 4, 2012 It will be interesting to see what happens with this.
QueerRudie Posted November 4, 2012 Author Posted November 4, 2012 I've been in contact with Cliff's over this since the announcement. Â At this time, 2013 isn't the year for the rebirth. From what the PR team has told me, it will be 2014 at the earliest before it is rebuilt at Cliffs. Â R.D. Praise be to Anton, Amen.
-Edge of Beast- Posted November 4, 2012 Posted November 4, 2012 2014?! Well that's a bummer. I was hoping to see this classic be reborn at this park for next year. I'm still interested in how they're gonna shoehorn it into that little area.
Jew Posted May 8, 2013 Posted May 8, 2013 Bringing this thread back from the dead because the ride is listed for sale... Â http://www.rides4u.com/view/2056
Mrlittle Posted May 8, 2013 Posted May 8, 2013 ^^ it be cool if one of the proposed Houston theme parks could buy it or even a place already established here. Think how easy that would be advertise. Â "One of the beloved coasters from Six Flags AstroWorld, right here in Houston for you to enjoy" Everyone and their mom would come out.
ernierocker Posted May 8, 2013 Posted May 8, 2013 It will be interesting to find out more information about what led to this.
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