coasterfreak101 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I think I "get" how this thing is supposed to work but I'm curious if there's going to be some kind of emergency safety brake somewhere in the ride course in case the swith track section doesn't transitino properly during the ride cycle. Just think about it: when the train is in the station, the switch track can be aligned with the ride course. The train leaves, goes up the lift, down the drop, across the switch, through the course, up the spike, through the course in reverse, then backwards through the switch. Brakes slow it down but it rolls up the first drop a bit, then hits the same brakes moving forward. The switch (at the end of the straightaway) aligns with the station once the train is stopped behind it, the train moves forward, then the switch moves back in line with the straight track as the next train loads. The only speculative part of that is the train rolling up the drop a bit before coming to a full stop. The brakes could potentially stop the train immediately after crossing the switch, but this way seems more comfortable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedlr Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Wow. What a great design. And thanks to Tanks4me05 and coasterfreak101, I get it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Am I seriously the only one that is clenching their butthole when looking at those clearances? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 ^It doesn't take much to make my sphincter pucker. In fact, I clench my butthole all the time. It's good intestinal yoga and allows for proper blockage and release control during life's little unexpected moments. But the ride looks great too. I will have to stop by on one of my San Antonio or Houston trips after it's finished. I actually think I might be down near there at the end of October. Hmmmmmmmmmmm! A quick jaunt may be in order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 One more place to stop on a swing through Texas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrlittle Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Just saw on ZDTs Twitter their adding a roof to the queue line. I heard a test run might be happening very soon . I can't wait to see this coaster in action. Roof to stay out of the hot Texas weather Oh and for you control panel fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 The front seat is definitely going to be THE spot for this ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 That vertical spike looks gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I didn't realize this park was smack dab in the middle of a residential neighborhood. Interesting that no locals have complained about noise levels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shivtim Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I didn't realize this park was smack dab in the middle of a residential neighborhood. Interesting that no locals have complained about noise levels? The park looks really neat on Google streetview. The neighborhood looks like it's seen better days, with lots of boarded up old commercial and industrial buildings. But it seems ZDT has used this to their advantage, with go-karts tracks going through old warehouses, and a "silo climb" in old silos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 It's good intestinal yoga and allows for proper blockage and release control during life's little unexpected moments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedlr Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I didn't realize this park was smack dab in the middle of a residential neighborhood. Interesting that no locals have complained about noise levels? I learned from "How the States Got Their Shapes" that Texas has no (or very few) zoning laws. They showed the guy who lives right next to the Boardwalk Bullet at Kemah Boardwalk. EDIT: I'd have to go back and watch the episode, but I think this is the street view of his house. https://www.google.com/maps/@29.5458254,-95.0168818,3a,75y,312.11h,87.44t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sN_hgwt2OXZVIRSE6Nfgn_w!2e0!7i3328!8i1664!6m1!1e1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 ^Wow! Poor guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedlr Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Trains look awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTPM Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 ^Very well themed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 ^^ I love the way the trains look!! I am "Team Silver" all the way!! What are you all?? "Team Silver"... Or "Team Gold??" Source: ZDT's Facebook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I think I like the silver too. But copper would've been nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedlr Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 If I have to pick, then Team Gold. Looks more Steampunk. Not that I'm an expert on Steampunk. ^ Perhaps copper would have been perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anac0nda Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 The silver one is one of the best-looking zero cars I have seen in a while. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCI Wooden Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I prefer silver, but both of these cars are fantastic. I love it!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthFan Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I had a Meccano kit that looked exactly like the front of the train. They really are some amazing looking trains for this very unique coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkwjjm Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Impossible to choose between the two. They both looks so good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 My choice, Team Gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftThrill Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 oh man I can't wait for this thing to be done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking86 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Wow those looks fantastic! Probably the coolest wooden coaster trains I have ever seen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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