jackskellington101 Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 I don't know what category this should go, in here or the Picture of the Day because this is both park related and a funny picture. I think here might be more appropriate. Proof that the Top Thrill Dragster launch just may be a little too strong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterguy618 Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 Wow, that guy in the front must have a lot of excese skin..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking86 Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 Aww the trains looked so cool with the engine and the tires. Oh well... Â Btw, does anyone know why they changed the train length on TTD a few times? As far as I know it started with 5 cars per train and it still has, but on the picture it only has 4 cars. I've also seen video clips where theres only 4 cars per train and the train is totally flying over the top. Â Edit: Some of the pictures on RCDB also shows the ride with only 4 cars per train. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Force_4_ever Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 ^I never even realized it but I think you are correct...and thats a great pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahecht Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 I believe that picture was taken during the press previews, when there were only four cars on the train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Yankee Guy Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 I take a guess that picture was taken during the launch, but my question is why are the brake fins up infront of the train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterFanatic Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 There were only 4 cars on opening days also. The fifth got added shortly after and then the tires/spoiler were removed shortly after that. Â I take a guess that picture was taken during the launch, but my question is why are the brake fins up infront of the train. Â With the woods to the trains right, this was definately taken on the brake run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonKhan Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 I take a guess that picture was taken during the launch, but my question is why are the brake fins up infront of the train. Â Maybe because it was in the brakes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verticalzero Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 I hope that big guy's heart is ok coping with coasters and G-forces.. Â Great pic of the theaming which Cedar Point put on, shame they had it removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking86 Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 There were only 4 cars on opening days also. The fifth got added shortly after and then the tires/spoiler were removed shortly after that. Â I just though it was weird because this picture was taken before the ride opened and the train has 5 cars http://www.rcdb.com/ig1896.htm?picture=40 Â Edit: Umm nevermind! I wasnt looking very closely at the picture so I thought the nose section was a car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cool Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 ^Theres no tires on that train but the spoiler and engine are on. They should of just takin teh tires of the trains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissie Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 lllllllllloooooooooooooooooollllllllllllll  That is a funny pic (no offense 2 the dude) lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 Aaah, the infamous TTD Blubber pic, one of the funniest TTD pics next to the construction worker taking a leak in front of the webcam and the SomethingAwful Photoshop Phriday of "Top Thrill Phallus". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 Aww the trains looked so cool with the engine and the tires. Oh well... Btw, does anyone know why they changed the train length on TTD a few times? As far as I know it started with 5 cars per train and it still has, but on the picture it only has 4 cars. I've also seen video clips where theres only 4 cars per train and the train is totally flying over the top.  Edit: Some of the pictures on RCDB also shows the ride with only 4 cars per train.    It started with 4. I believe it even tested with 4. I know they had 5 cars per train to start with but some unforseen event caused them to go with 4. This is why early pictures, I think from the first 1-3 months show the train with 4 cars.  Then in late June or July we got the 5th cars per train. It ran like that and with the full 5 cars plus the themeing, the trains rocked. Then of course the wheel came off and then 2 seats were added.  Recently I believe the entire red train was off for some months though its back now. However, I got an email from Monty Jasper saying they hope to have it up by seasons end but they are still working on the problem which was called "unforseen". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Junkie Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Okay, time for everybody's TTD Train History lesson: Â Yes, TTD did start with 4-car trains for press previews, and that was only two trains (red and green I believe). Almost IMMEDIATELY after that, the fifth car was added to those two trains and all the trains ran with all the cars. Â By the way, the fins up front are NOT brake fins. They're strictly for theming. All the brake mechanics (magnets on train, copper fins on track) are below the train. Â The weekend of May 16, the tires were removed. I was there that weekend, I got two trips with the tires, one without. Also, all the trains had five cars. Â When TTD was shut down for most of June, they removed the engine and rear spoiler, which were replaced by two additional seats. I think the front spoilers have since been removed, but I'm not entirely sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Six Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 OMFG! That pic is great! _six Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahecht Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 This is still my favorite TTD picture: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twister II Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 ^ No your right, there is 5 cars. 4 2seats by 2rows, and 1 2seats by 1row, which is the very front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 Okay something cool about the trains... Last season the trains had holes where the front fins used to be, now for this season the holes are gone, but the black engine theming mount is still there. I really did like the origional themeing with the engine and wheel's, but with the two giant tires hanging out Im sure it caused a lot of drag and many rollbacks. Â Also, the red train was operating about a month ago when I went, but the gold train was off on the transfer track the whole time I was there. Also, I know there are two purple trains, but did the REALLY dark purple train used to be black? It looks like the nose piece is black, not purple... Â Colin"I love my TTD"C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandaman Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 This is still my favorite TTD picture: Â What the...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazen_AZN Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 This is still my favorite TTD picture:  hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha :shock: :o  that is so funny!  did you take it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zburns999 Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 I take a guess that picture was taken during the launch, but my question is why are the brake fins up infront of the train. Â Its a pic on the straight section after the drop. You can tell from the trees in the background, and the brake fins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfmmFREAK Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 it looks like he has giant ears for cheeks. and in the second pic, is that guy wearing LEATHER pants?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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