SpectralN Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 (edited) Hi, can anyone post a X downtime confirmation if possible, do we really know the extent of the repairs needed to bring X back on line? Does anyone in the "Know" have any estimate (a previous poster said possibly 3 weeks or more) is this realistic? (I guess for Magic Mountain it might just be Either way any information would be greatly appreciated. I was hoping to get to the Park for the Holloween deal but if X is down to tell you the truth I would rather not go. Magic mountain does have some good rides but until Tatsu opens I would have to say if it was not for X I probably wouldnt bother going more than once every couple of years. Don't get me wrong the other rides are good but to deal with the frustrations of SixFlags it just sometimes is not worth the trouble, (unless there is X) Anyways back to the point: Any reliable estimates on X reopening would be greatly appreciated. Edited October 14, 2005 by SpectralN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 I split this from the construction thread since it was more about X than anything else. --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 From a friend of mine Jodi said that X has valleyed twice. I think in the luge inversion, forgive me I am not familiar with the inversions, at this point, I wouldn't hold my breath for it opening for another week or two. Katie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Well, it's already been down for about 2 weeks...so maybe they'll get it up again soon. We're meeting some friends at the park this weekend and I'll see if I can find anything out. Maybe meanwhile some of our SFMM Secret Ops can post what they know. As for X Valleying, I'm pretty sure it's done it many more than 2 times! This time it was sitting just before the 'lazyboy turn'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpectralN Posted October 14, 2005 Author Share Posted October 14, 2005 Forgive me for my ignorance on a ride that I consider my favorite but what exactly is occuring when "X is valleying"? What causes this to happen? someone mentioned before that the breaks reduce the speed to much so it cannot continue further? What is the process for bringing the train back to the station once that happens? I have fortunatly never seen this or experienced this on any coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiCoastal Kid Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 ^There are many variables that can contribute to a valley. Friction, temperature, winds, train weight, proper lubrication, ect. To get it back, they will just pulll the train up to a high point and let it coast as far as it can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Yeah, I think where it valleyed they have to tow it to 3 different 'high places' to get it to make it all the way around. Robb saw the crane working the other day so who knows, it might almost be done already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpectralN Posted October 15, 2005 Author Share Posted October 15, 2005 Damn thats insane, now I understand why it takes so long to get it back up when this type of problem happens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasters 4 me Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 (edited) How did it valley? I thought full circuit coasters never valley. Ok, I have seen Boomerang coasters valley but they are different. Edited October 16, 2005 by coasters 4 me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Force_4_ever Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 To get it back, they will just pulll the train up to a high point and let it coast as far as it can. oooo thats how they do it on X, I know the normal method of removing the upstop wheels and reassembling the trains in the station would probablly be a lot tougher since X has 4 rails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpectralN Posted October 17, 2005 Author Share Posted October 17, 2005 Was there any sign of X running this past weekend? Any ETA on when reopening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I believe someone said it ran on Sunday. As of 1pm on Sunday it hadn't even tested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtesy Flu$h Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I have seen Mr. Freeze (SFOT) valley a couple times. Most during testing before it ever opened (funniest one was, when they forgot to turn the motors on, on top of the spike). Freeze was designed so that if it valleyed in either section, after unloading the passengers, there is 4 foot sections of the track that come off so they can take the train apart. Only problem is that each car is almost 6 feet long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnumForce Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 I dont know of a single coaster at CP that has never vallied. It was fun watching them unvalley MF a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpectralN Posted October 19, 2005 Author Share Posted October 19, 2005 Was anyone at Magic Mountain this past sunday to confirm if X was operational? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incredicoaster Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I was there sunday and it still wasnt operating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFMM rocks my socks Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 will it be open on sat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4718 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 ^There are many variables that can contribute to a valley. Friction, temperature, winds, train weight, proper lubrication, ect. To get it back, they will just pulll the train up to a high point and let it coast as far as it can. WRONG!!!! I don't know if it's because it's SFMM or because of the design of X, but they cut the track last time. I know this for a fact, and it's not just some random rumor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpectralN Posted October 21, 2005 Author Share Posted October 21, 2005 Someone at the SixFlags office told me the ride needs to pass certification from the State before it could reopen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J man Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Hopefully it will be open by November. Cause I'm going to SFMM on Nov. 5th and I really want to ride it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowfanman Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Eh...sorry guys...it vallied again, today: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazen_AZN Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 ... wow. how many times can a continutious coaster freakin valley in two months?? Looks like SFMM fianlly has a new record, screw the coaster count. does this happen every year? or is it mainly do to the cold weather we've been having? DMAN RAIN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Hahahahaha, I LOVE THIS! X couldn't be more entertaining even if it was consistently running three trains and the wait was never over 5 minutes and the trains blew bubbles while going through the course while they pumped "Tarzan Boy" through the loudspeakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpectralN Posted October 21, 2005 Author Share Posted October 21, 2005 Are you serious?! Was the ride reopened today or did it valley again in a test run? Any other details would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4718 Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 My guess would be during a test run, but the people would sure freak out if it was loaded. I wonder how they'll get it out this time......winch, or cut the track again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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