DJeXeL Posted April 28, 2010 Posted April 28, 2010 This modification could potentially save the park money for routine maintenance in the long run. I'm excited to get out to Texas in a couple years to ride it. Texas Giant wasn't pleasant when I rode it back in '08.
ebl Posted April 28, 2010 Posted April 28, 2010 With this new track being more or less steel I-beams, I've wondered how much noise the trains will make as they wind their way around. Eric
Skycoastin Steve Posted April 28, 2010 Posted April 28, 2010 ^If I had to speculate, I would say it wouldn't be that loud. At least it doesn't look like it would be that loud.
Josh Linn Posted April 28, 2010 Posted April 28, 2010 That is a weird looking track. Not sure if I like how the red steel on top of the wooden supports. But the thing that really looks odd is that they have those bolts sticking up on the top of the track. I'm sure the train wheels are going to run between the bolts, but it still looks really odd. Yeah, it'd look a lot better if they painted them black/grey/silver/brown, but I don't see why they'd go through the trouble of painting it red just to have it be painted over again.
DBru Posted April 29, 2010 Posted April 29, 2010 ^ I remember reading somewhere when this was announced that the new track weighs about the same, so if that's the case, I doubt much new bracing, if any at all, will be added. Right, but if the ride is taller and faster, it will most likely be more forceful, too. And with higher forces comes a greater need for support...
Pingu1651 Posted April 29, 2010 Posted April 29, 2010 IMO, I like the track color. It looks nice up close and I don't think the colors clash that much. Also, if this renovation turns out for the best, I'm definitely making a trip to Texas. You know, not including the other 3 Six Flags parks in Texas.
ArizonaGuy Posted April 29, 2010 Posted April 29, 2010 IMO, I like the track color. It looks nice up close and I don't think the colors clash that much. Also, if this renovation turns out for the best, I'm definitely making a trip to Texas. You know, not including the other 3 Six Flags parks in Texas. Uhm what other 3 Six Flags parks in Texas?
ArizonaGuy Posted April 29, 2010 Posted April 29, 2010 Ok...that makes sense. I wasn't thinking about SFHH and that one water park in Houston.
stellaclose Posted April 29, 2010 Posted April 29, 2010 Ok...that makes sense. I wasn't thinking about SFHH and that one water park in Houston. Splash Town water park in Houston is no longer owned & operated by Six Flags.
MagicMountainMan Posted April 29, 2010 Posted April 29, 2010 I don't know if this was mentioned already, but in an Amusement Today article one of the designers said that the wheels will be urethane, so my guess is that it will be pretty quiet. Or maybe only as loud as El Toro.
FeelTheFORCE Posted April 29, 2010 Posted April 29, 2010 ^ I remember reading somewhere when this was announced that the new track weighs about the same, so if that's the case, I doubt much new bracing, if any at all, will be added. Right, but if the ride is taller and faster, it will most likely be more forceful, too. And with higher forces comes a greater need for support... Even if the trains are going to be lighter? I don't know if they will be or not, but what if?
VegasCoaster Posted April 29, 2010 Posted April 29, 2010 It seems really weird to put bolts on the top of the flange like that. Any chance of the car sliding over and catching those would make for a very interesting accident. While I'm sure its safe and they've calculated all the possible paths of the train, I'd still feel a lot better if they put them on the sides or on the web somehow.
thrillrider Posted April 29, 2010 Posted April 29, 2010 I was thinking the same thing about those bolts. Is there anywhere for the up stops to go? I assume that there are bolts under the top ones, so called me baffled as to how the wheels are going to clear the bolts.
Skycoastin Steve Posted April 29, 2010 Posted April 29, 2010 I'm going to jump wayyyyy out on a limb here and say that they've got the whole bolt situation figured out.
thrillrider Posted April 29, 2010 Posted April 29, 2010 Lol... I am sure they do, but none the less it's weird looking.
Guy T. Koepp Posted April 30, 2010 Posted April 30, 2010 ^If this works on Texas Giant, that very well may happen.
Houston Thrills Posted May 1, 2010 Posted May 1, 2010 More track has been put on the ride, it now has both rails all the way from the transfer to where the single rail was on the lift.
themeparkologist Posted May 1, 2010 Posted May 1, 2010 ^Did you happen to take any pictures of the recent progress?
delan Posted May 2, 2010 Posted May 2, 2010 ^If I had to speculate, I would say it wouldn't be that loud. At least it doesn't look like it would be that loud. Superman at Magic Mountain also has I-beam track. Its the loudest coaster I have come across..
Skycoastin Steve Posted May 2, 2010 Posted May 2, 2010 ^Trains will be much different though, as will the rate of acceleration and speed.
EastCoastn07 Posted May 2, 2010 Posted May 2, 2010 ^If I had to speculate, I would say it wouldn't be that loud. At least it doesn't look like it would be that loud. Superman at Magic Mountain also has I-beam track. Its the loudest coaster I have come across.. If I'm not mistaken, I think the LSM motors have a lot to do with the noise S:TE makes.
ECZenith Posted May 2, 2010 Posted May 2, 2010 What makes me most excited about this news, is what other coasters will receive this treatment in the future... Can you imagine a rideable Ghostider??
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