[VEKOMA] UPDATED 2022 Something is being built @ Vekoma Vlodrop

[MrRC]

Link to my new site about Vekoma testing :

 

All the info and pictures

[spinning man]

The thing that comes to mind after seeing these photos is this recent post Vekoma posted on their facebook page about the next generation looping coaster. Though I wonder if they developed a new train design which will be the reasoning behind this test.

[PVA62]

That looks like a fun concept!

[MrRC]

Possible this is the same coaster : called Bermuda Blitz.

 

Confirmed : not this coaster.

Edited August 4, 2016 by MrRC

[Cj1990]

Coaster looks intense lol

[MrRC]

Update new pictures :

 

 

 

 

 

All pictures : here

Edited December 17, 2017 by MrRC

[Midgetman82]

Are these new-line Vekoma's being designed by Ride Centerline? The layout looks very similar to something they would likely do.

[MrRC]

We will see during the construction progress what will be build and tested.

 

I will keep u updated with pictures whenever is needed.

 

 

More pictures : here

Edited December 17, 2017 by MrRC

[MrRC]

New pictures from today (Aug 2nd)

 

 

 

 

 

All the pictures : here

Edited December 17, 2017 by MrRC

[Superbatboy]

I wonder who will buy this prototype when they're done testing

[MrRC]

I wonder who will buy this prototype when they're done testing

 

Depends on what kind of type, either a Junior Flying or Junior Inverted.

 

I guess they all ready sold this coaster cozz of the supports they use.

[DoinItForTheFame]

I wonder who will buy this prototype when they're done testing

 

Cedar Point. It's going to take Shoot The Rapids place.

 

[JordyC]

I wonder who will buy this prototype when they're done testing

 

Cedar Point. It's going to take Shoot The Rapids place.

 

I am with you on this one

[MrRC]

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Edited November 13, 2016 by MrRC

[Rill'o'beily]

Maybe they're bringing the swinging/suspended back?

[Geauga Dog]

^Would love to see a return of the suspended swinging coasters. That track looks interesting in its shaping, i.e. no spine like the old Vekoma track had.

[Superbatboy]

I wonder who will buy this prototype when they're done testing

 

Cedar Point. It's going to take Shoot The Rapids place.

 

Someone already answered the question above you, why are you quoting me just to be obnoxious??

[grsupercity]

^Would love to see a return of the suspended swinging coasters. That track looks interesting in its shaping, i.e. no spine like the old Vekoma track had.

 

A lot of the newer Vekoma styles have a square lift hill then spined track with outside rails similar to premier.

[A.J.]

^Would love to see a return of the suspended swinging coasters. That track looks interesting in its shaping, i.e. no spine like the old Vekoma track had.

 

A lot of the newer Vekoma styles have a square lift hill then spined track with outside rails similar to premier.

Example: http://rcdb.com/10347.htm#p=45060

[viking86]

^Would love to see a return of the suspended swinging coasters. That track looks interesting in its shaping, i.e. no spine like the old Vekoma track had.

 

A lot of the newer Vekoma styles have a square lift hill then spined track with outside rails similar to premier.

 

Good call! At first I thought it was a new track style, but it looks similar to what is found on the current family suspended coasters.

 

Example: http://rcdb.com/11880.htm#p=60319

 

Edit: Damn A.J. was faster than me!

Edited August 4, 2016 by viking86

[MrRC]

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Edited November 13, 2016 by MrRC

[RyanTPM]

Well it's certainly some sort of suspended coaster that's for sure, maybe a new generation flyer?

[MrRC]

Either a Junior Flying or Junior Inverted. Can tell if the the track is in place.

[Geauga Dog]

Thanks for the clarification grsupercity, A.J. and viking86. So I guess the square tracks are solely for the tire driven lifts only or does anyone think this will be something unique - LSMs since this appears to be some sort of prototype?

[Sneaky]

^This track style (or at least a very similar one) are also being used on the LSM sections of the Energylandia launch coaster and Battlestar Galactica, and also on the chain lifts of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Bandit Bomber.

 

Thanks for keeping us up-to-date, MrRC.

I'm curious to see what this turns out to be.