Six Flags Over Texas (SFOT) Discussion Thread

[Rocket Rodder]

o_o They are going to slide some wood in along with those red steel rails, aren't they? Would this change the classification of the ride at all? That looks seriously weird.

 

Uhh, what rock/cave have you been living under/in?

 

Seriously, what would be the point of retrofitting the entire ride with a steel track system and then putting wood on them?

 

Obviously, the one where people don't hover constantly about an update or aren't in the know. And hey, how would I know? That's why I asked the question.

 

Those photos are actually really cool.

[BrandonR]

Well I wouldn't say one would have to "hover constantly" about the Texas Giant renovation to know the sheer basics that they're converting it to a steel-track system. This whole project was announced in March 2009 and has been a significant source of discussion since, but maybe you just haven't been keeping up with big news in the coaster world...?

[CedarGeneral]

Wow, that last shot was beautiful!

[Houston Thrills]

Went out to the park today and took a couple of pictures...

 

 

The chain guide is almost finished

 

 

Starting to look pretty wicked there on that turn.

 

 

See what I mean?

 

 

Rails in place at the bottom of the 3rd drop.

 

 

Maybe a matter of perspective, but that pullout into the 1st turn looks kinda tight/intense.

[cb0688]

Nice pics! Thanks for sharing!

 

Does anyone know where the 112* overbank is going to be? It looks like, to me, that it will be placed after the double-up.

[Zingoman]

^No way that will be on the first turn. I'd be really surprised if it is. I'm thinking that will be a 95 degree turn, and the turn into the 3rd or 4th drop will be the really heavy bank. I kind of feel like all 3 turns after the drop will be overbanked. While that is very exciting, it also doesn't leave too much room for any lateral forces in the first half of the ride. Here is hoping that the second half of the ride will still deliver that element!

[cedarpointfangirl]

^^^Wow!!! That turn looks likes its gonna be amazing!! Nice pics, thanks for sharing!

[The_Mad_Hatter]

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!

[mightbeawannabe]

^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!

[ArizonaGuy]

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.

[texcoaster]

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 ?

[Hilltopper39]

For me this is easily the most anticipated ride of 2011, looks absolutely insane, lets just hope it turns out to be really good.

[jynx242]

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

[larrygator]

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

[4rturo]

I think they stay there, the wheel just goes between.

[Skycoastin Steve]

I think they stay there, the wheel just goes between.

What he said.

[alpengeist04]

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.

[SFOGdude25]

Oh my gosh. This coaster continues to leave me practically speechless with every update. I can't wait to ride it.

[larrygator]

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.

[Skycoastin Steve]

^I guess we'll see!

[Houston Thrills]

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.

[larrygator]

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.

[BrandonR]

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.

[4rturo]

I just love how people in this forum like to think they know more than coaster engineers.

[rcfreak417]

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.