robbalvey Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 (edited) Hey everyone! Here's some exciting news! Rocky Mountain has just sent us some renderings of a totally new roller coaster type they are producing. Here is what they told me about this prototype: Robb, here are some photos and new renderings of our new TRex track for you to share with your group. This is essentially a monorail type coaster, all steel. We have just produced the one piece of red track in the photos so far. We have a lot of interest in this coaster track system, so there will be coasters built in the near future utilizing this track and cars. Just can't say where or when... You know the drill Come visit us at IAAPA this year, we'll have some the renderings to show and we can chat more about this new ride system! I don't know about you, but this looks AWESOME!!! I love how innovative this company is being! Totally turning the industry on it's side! Edited January 23, 2018 by jedimaster1227 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 That is cool that they would share that with us here at TPR. Looks awesome - can't wait to see it put to good use! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Interesting concept. Color me impressed when it can actually do something new that can't be done with the current 2-rail style. Those trains could use some work though, not the biggest fan of RMC's aesthetics. They remind me of Giovanola's hyper coaster trains. Regardless of all that, they still have kick ass coasters. If they start building steel coasters from the ground up, Intamin may find their match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 That looks amazing! I can't wait to hear more about this coaster style. I can not wait to see what the future holds for RMC. They are doing such amazing things, and each new product/coaster keeps getting better and better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCI Wooden Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 That looks great! I can't wait to see what they can do with an all-steel roller coaster! I wonder if it will be able to twist more than the current track can in a short distance (I believe that the current track can twist 3 degrees every foot, or something close to that). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 (edited) Can't wait to see where this new track style goes. Edited September 22, 2015 by DJeXeL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpengeist04 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 It looks pretty cool. I can't wait to see what they have planned in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Hero Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Oh yes, I've been waiting for this thread to pop up here for a while! The car renderings look really cool, I would love to see how the concept would actually look in real life. RMC is doing big things, and I think ground-up steel coasters from them are imminent. I don't think they'll use the wooden coaster-style lattice supports either, the span between supports on the prototype was large enough to warrant a whole new support scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterMateo Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Wow! This looks stunning, I thought that eventually renderings would pop up. I can't wait for IAAPA to see more on this amazing concept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTPM Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Really interesting concept, seeing the new trains on the track really does look great. Cant wait to see this become reality in a few years and looking forward to hearing more about it at IAAPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrachenfireOP Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 This looks interesting. I wonder what the benefit and application of a monorail system is? I wonder what will be different in terms of design limits vs. Normal track, or if this is just a different shape for the same function? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 It just keeps getting better and better. RMC has really made up for the Intamin void in the US. Alan knows exactly what the people want in every coaster, and that's why not one design has been "just meh" yet. I'm guessing that steel supports will hold this up rather than a hybrid structure. That track is massive. Can somebody confirm this, or is it still unknown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comeagain? Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 It just keeps getting better and better. RMC has really made up for the Intamin void in the US. Alan knows exactly what the people want in every coaster, and that's why not one design has been "just meh" yet. I'm guessing that steel supports will hold this up rather than a hybrid structure. That track is massive. Can somebody confirm this, or is it still unknown? Massive massive track, but with pretty large spans between supports. AFAIK, steel style supports, not a wooden structure. With the goal being the track like a massive "ribbon" in the air instead of a traditional coaster look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro1118 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 The track is ugly as sin, but I felt the same way about the I-Box when NTG came out...a few years later with rides on WC under my belt, I now LOVE the I-Box track Until we see what can be done with it, I won't get too excited. In the back of my mind, though, I feel they are using this track to eventually enter the hyper/giga market. Before new track design, they do need to work on their train issues. I know WC has been very tempermental with the trains badly vibrating and riding slugishly on some days. I hear TC has had similar issues. Especially with new trains riding on steel I-Box track, it is an area they need to brush up on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Before new track design, they do need to work on their train issues. I know WC has been very tempermental with the trains badly vibrating and riding slugishly on some days. I hear TC has had similar issues. Especially with new trains riding on steel I-Box track, it is an area they need to brush up on. The trains will improve. Remember that the trains are still in the first generation, and improvements will most likely be made with every new set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 This looks interesting. I wonder what the benefit and application of a monorail system is? I wonder what will be different in terms of design limits vs. Normal track, or if this is just a different shape for the same function? That's what it looks like to me. Basically a solid steel track without the cross ties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Not sure it's relevant, but the train renderings only have two cars. I'm hoping the prototype is some kind of compact mega-lite, hyper gtx esque wild airtime ride. Please please please!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejot Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 It looks like something Six Flags commissioned in a desperate attempt to find more surfaces to sell ads on. In all seriousness, I like it. Been wondering for a couple years when someone would introduce a monocoque track design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Anyone know if Camiel (CoasterLab) is involved? I can really see the value of this design though. If they are making something like S:UF clone or something so compact they they can't fit supports into the layout, or simply a shuttle coaster without any extra supports, this will be perfect, even better than B&M tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrachenfireOP Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I wonder what this means for track damage and maintanence too. Something not many enthusiasts consider is that the tracks do rust, even with proper car, and small segments are repaired as needed. With traditional track, you simply cut out the bad section, then replace it with a good section, and repatch the cross tie to a slightly different position. If you look up close to older B&M track, you'll see places where it looks like someone took a bite out of a cross tie, and spot welded a new one a few inches down. This is simply part of the life of the track. Seems like it would be much harder to do on this type of track, since it's all one solid piece. I wonder how they've accounted for longevity on this design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB305 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 When I saw the original pictures of the track at the factory, I thought they looked increidbly ugly. Now I see how good it looks with a train on it! Anyone know the benefit of this versus a standard spine + ties combo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 It looks like something Six Flags commissioned in a desperate attempt to find more surfaces to sell ads on . The Spaghetti Coaster sponsored by Olive Garden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkyle Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 It looks like something Six Flags commissioned in a desperate attempt to find more surfaces to sell ads on . The Spaghetti Coaster sponsored by Olive Garden. and they could go for "The longest AD on a roller coaster record" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 It looks like something Six Flags commissioned in a desperate attempt to find more surfaces to sell ads on. You guys are doing nothing for my nerves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 It looks like something Six Flags commissioned in a desperate attempt to find more surfaces to sell ads on. You guys are doing nothing for my nerves. Truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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