mightbeawannabe Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 ^Yes. That was pretty much answered on the previous page if you weren't looking. Actually it's been known since March of 2009. I don't know why people would question whether a coaster with steel rails and polyurethane coated wheels is a steel coaster or not. Seriously, people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArizonaGuy Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 One question--after the rehabilitation, will Texas Giant be considered a steel coaster? I would assume so, just as I would consider Gemini a steel coaster, but just wondering. The drop looks ultra amazing! I believe Robb already put this one to rest. I wouldn't bring it up anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texcoaster Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Amusement Today said that they've hit the 40% completion mark now. It also said that the next things going up will be the 114* curves. Wait.... 114*? CurveS ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 For me this is easily the most anticipated ride of 2011, looks absolutely insane, lets just hope it turns out to be really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jynx242 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 The further along this gets, the more excited I get. Our household has pretty much decided a quick trip to the DFW area is in order next spring / summer. I rode this when it was a new Woodie, and I'd love to ride it when it is a new Steelie! David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 (edited) Just a refresher about the actual track and close-up from RMC. www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=865852#p865852 However, was there ever any statement on how these bolts would be covered? Are they temporary? Edited August 30, 2010 by larrygator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4rturo Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I think they stay there, the wheel just goes between. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I think they stay there, the wheel just goes between. What he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpengeist04 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 For me this is easily the most anticipated ride of 2011... If it wasn't for the big project going on down here at Busch, I would definitely agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOGdude25 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Oh my gosh. This coaster continues to leave me practically speechless with every update. I can't wait to ride it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I think they stay there, the wheel just goes between. What he said. That seems like mighty precise engineering as coaster trains tend to shuffle a little, but I'm no engineer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 ^I guess we'll see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston Thrills Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I think they stay there, the wheel just goes between. What he said. That seems like mighty precise engineering as coaster trains tend to shuffle a little, but I'm no engineer. There's more room there than appears in pictures. There's nearly enough room between those bolts to mount one of the traditional steel running rails if they wanted to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 There's more room there than appears in pictures. There's nearly enough room between those bolts to mount one of the traditional steel running rails if they wanted to. OK, I'll buy that answer. It's hard to judge scale and depth in a picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonR Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I could be wrong but it appeared the bolts and plates were just temporary and that I saw them going back and welding pieces of the track together and buffing them down to a smooth surface. Not sure they're doing that everywhere but I would find it a bit odd if they left the bolts in place as the train tolerances would have to be spot-on to prevent some catastrophic wheel problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4rturo Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I just love how people in this forum like to think they know more than coaster engineers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcfreak417 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Earlier in the thread there was a picture showing the bolts had been removed and the track had been welded together. They are just temporary. I can confirm from seeing it in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston Thrills Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 The bolts/plates are still there as of this past Sunday. I think the joints that don't have them are joints that never had them to begin with, or at least they weren't properly installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonR Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I just love how people in this forum like to think they know more than coaster engineers. Well I am a mechanical engineer. Does that count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zingoman Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I'm with Houston up there. The places without plates are probably just getting adjusted. I'm of the opinion that the trains have plenty of room to get between them. they have been putting things together and taking them back apart and adjusting them throughout this whole process. Saying the bolt plates are temporary at this point is like saying they wont be bolting the ledgers to the structure, because I've seen a lot of that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixelated85 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 sorry if i missed this along the lines, but was there renderings released for what the trains will look like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Cold Medina Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 ^None that I've seen or heard of yet. Even though Gerstlauer trains aren't the greatest, hopefully these prototypes work better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonR Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I'm with Houston up there. The places without plates are probably just getting adjusted. I'm of the opinion that the trains have plenty of room to get between them. they have been putting things together and taking them back apart and adjusting them throughout this whole process. Saying the bolt plates are temporary at this point is like saying they wont be bolting the ledgers to the structure, because I've seen a lot of that too. But doesn't it make more sense that they're just bolting things together until they can weld the track together? They wouldn't weld the track together to adjust it. I dunno, it just seems strange to have a relatively narrow path for the guide wheels to run throughout without traversing over bolts. I suppose it all depends on the train though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamin_Eagle Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 no matter how rough it was I am disappointed that I never got to ride the original Texas Giant, I will say that the new version of it looks like its going to be an insane ride! looks like I might have to plan a trip to Texas to check it out next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston Thrills Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I'm with Houston up there. The places without plates are probably just getting adjusted. I'm of the opinion that the trains have plenty of room to get between them. they have been putting things together and taking them back apart and adjusting them throughout this whole process. Saying the bolt plates are temporary at this point is like saying they wont be bolting the ledgers to the structure, because I've seen a lot of that too. But doesn't it make more sense that they're just bolting things together until they can weld the track together? They wouldn't weld the track together to adjust it. I dunno, it just seems strange to have a relatively narrow path for the guide wheels to run throughout without traversing over bolts. I suppose it all depends on the train though. I don't think the track's gonna be welded together at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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