andybarnes84 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Anyone know if this is going to open this year? Things have gone very quiet in recent months and can't find any construction pics anywhere so my guess is that it's been delayed to 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravity55 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 ^Their first major coasters were in the US and not in China. Yes, but their last big major coaster built outside of China was Ravine Flyer II 6 years ago. That was the point I was trying to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarnes84 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 TAYTO PARK TO DEBUT EUROPE'S LARGEST INVERTED WOODEN ROLLERCOASTER IN SUMMER 2015 2015 is shaping up to be a monumental one for Tayto Park. It opens to the public for its fifth season on Thursday, 26th March and today (Wednesday, 4th February) Tayto Park's founder Ray Coyle unveiled the first look at the rollercoaster that is currently being built in Tayto Park located in Ashbourne, Co. Meath. The rollercoaster will have a strong Irish mythological theme and will not only be Europe's largest inverted wooden roller coaster but also the ONLY one of its kind in Europe. Ground was broken on the project on 10th of August 2014 and construction commenced on the 1st September 2014. Tayto Park has employed the services of globally renowned rollercoaster engineers The Gravity Group from Cincinnatti, Ohio who have created over 50 wooden rollercoasters around the world including the first ever wooden rollercoaster in China. A team of 70 engineers and builders have been hard at work to ensure that the rollercoaster will be completed by Summer 2015. As the first ever inverted wooden rollercoaster in Ireland and the largest of it’s kind in Europe, it will boast epic proportions (in it’s category). With over 800,000 kgs of yellow pine wood transported from Southern USA, more than 100 tonnes of steel and collectively over 700,000 nails and bolts, the rollercoaster will reach dizzying heights of 32.05 meters with a stomach churning drop zone of 29 meters. Niamh Reynolds, Tayto Park Marketing Manager said today "We have been taking calls and emails from rollercoaster enthusiasts around the world for months, asking to be on the rollercoaster on the first day. We have even had someone asking to be on the ride on the first day so that he can propose to his girlfriend!" Rollercoaster builder Jeff Mason and engineer Korey T. Kiepert from The Gravity Group have over 40 years collective experience both designing and constructing some of the worlds most adrenaline fuelled rollercoasters. Between them they have worked on over 73 rollercoasters around the world. Korey said today “We always try to make each ride the best ride possible for its size. When we have the chance to break a record – we go for it! When this ride opens to the public, its overbanked turn will give people a taste of going upside down – a first for a wooden coaster in Europe, so we are pretty excited about this.” In addition to the rollercoaster, 2015 see’s the arrival of seven extra heart-racing attractions to Tayto Park which will all be up and running for Summer 2015. Taking its cue from world-renowned theme parks, the ‘Air Race’ will set hearts pounding and eyes bulging from March onwards. The Tayto Park ‘Air Race’ is the perfect way for adrenaline junkies to ease their way in to the park clocking up some pulse racing speeds. Next up is the ‘Rotator’, an incredible high speed spinning sensation that is sure to set you back a step or two when attempting to keep a steady stride afterwards. With only four in existence worldwide, this is a one-of-a-kind theme park hotspot for Ireland and the UK. The thrills and spills for little ones continue with the ‘Sky Tower’, a 10 meter vertical climb that will have little ones feeling like they are on top of the world. Other new attractions include a three carriage road train that will transport visitors from one end of the park to the other, a steam train track ride which will operate on a traditional track around Tayto Park and the only 5D cinema in Ireland, screening five and ten minute movies, depending on how much time you have to spare! Adding to the impressive animal enclosure and perfectly timed with the 2015 release of movie Jurassic World, is the new ‘Dinosaurs Alive’ attraction, a tail thrashing, roaring and clawing exhibition that will delight visitors of all ages in a unique and fun learning experience. This awe-inspiring, life-like animatronic dinosaur spectacular will feature the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex, Stegosaurus, Apatosaurus, Dilophosaurous, Baryonyx. Commenting on the rollercoaster and the brand new attractions for 2015, Tayto Park founder Raymond Coyle said “From bigger landscaped car parks to a stunning new admissions building we are aiming to give people the very best experience. We are very proud of the conservation work we continue to do with the animals in Tayto Park and our whole team is very excited about the new attractions not least the rollercoaster. The new attractions and new infrastructure represent a very significant investment of €26 million overall. We believe in Tayto Park and we absolutely believe that it stands alone in Ireland for offering all day entertainment and value". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Yes, but their last big major coaster built outside of China was Ravine Flyer II 6 years ago. That was the point I was trying to make. The word "major" is a relative term. Wooden Warrior, Twister, Zippin Pippin and Roar-O-Saurus have all been runaway hits with guests, and Twister and Zippin Pippin were both in the Top 25 wooden coasters on the 2013 Hawker poll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 So it's just a wooden coaster that has an inversion, not an inverted wooden coaster. Ahhhhhh, that clears up so much confusion haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCT3Bross Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Wooden coaster with inversions in Europe? Okay you have my attention. Ireland? and you lost me (looking at coasters). Why is it that only zoo's with small themeparks get these woodies (looking at Europe, Tayto park and Kolmarden)? I mean is this really they only weapons they have left against the big guns everywhere els in Europe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 It seems like they are counting an overbanked turn as an inversion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Wooden coaster with inversions in Europe? Okay you have my attention. Ireland? and you lost me (looking at coasters). Why is it that only zoo's with small themeparks get these woodies (looking at Europe, Tayto park and Kolmarden)? I mean is this really they only weapons they have left against the big guns everywhere els in Europe? Well, it helps to have something that will make your park stand out a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarnes84 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Some construction pics: http://www.thejournal.ie/europes-largest-wooden-rollercoaster-tayto-park-1919808-Feb2015/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GwaziBSRider1 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Good article with some nice pictures. Some of the comments are pretty interesting, though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarnes84 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 And construction updates at the following: http://www.themeparks.ie/europe/tayto/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 It seems like they are counting an overbanked turn as an inversion... Yeah I also noticed that. I would say it depends on how banked it is. If it is like outlaw run's then okay but I wouldn't count a regular overbank as one. I'm looking forward to seeing what it really is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 135 degrees is the magic number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 ^I would say so too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 It would be nice to see a Cut Back on wooden coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exzantia Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I cannot wait for this! Great to see it going up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 You think an inversion on a wooden coaster is modern enough for the GP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 It would be nice to see a Cut Back on wooden coaster. I also thought that perhaps they meant cutback instead of overbank as it's basically one where the angle is 90 or close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnumFreak25 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 http://rcdb.com/12364.htm Rcdb Page. Seems like a pretty fun ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick_rc_fan Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 http://rcdb.com/12364.htm According to rcdb, the coaster's name will be Embargoed. Personally I like it a lot. Not to mention, very unique! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 So according to RCDB it will have a corkscrew. Sounds more like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 But...it isn't even supposed to have a corkscrew. Am I blind or are people really that obsessed with wooden coaster inversions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu K Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 With or with out a corkscrew looks pretty cool to me! remember that some in versions were missing on the smiler plans.Also could it be in the tunnel ? Stu K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDG Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) The ride will be named "The Cú Chulainn Coaster", after an Irish folk hero. (how to pronounce that: ) Our rollercoaster has been named after one of the great eternal heroes of Irish history, The Cú Chulainn Coaster…With the figure of the great Irish warrior emblazoned across the front of the Tayto Park rollercoaster Cú Chulainn’s role in Irish history will be front of mind for everyone who rides the coaster this Summer… And the train... ... brace yourself... source: Tayto Park . Edited February 19, 2015 by BDG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonGeorge Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Man, Timberliners are coming out in all sorts of themes. When you put this with the train going on Switchback, I think The Gravity Group's new projects are very diverse and I can't wait to see what they'll do next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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