chadster Posted November 26, 2010 Posted November 26, 2010 although I was sort of being sarcastic about taking ariel photos of the texas giant construction via helicopter being as the derek will be closed the rest of the year, I checked on pricing. Looks like $269 a person will get it done. 600lb total weight limit for two passengers not to exceed 300lbs per seat, so that leaves ace members out.
BaMiTsPaT Posted November 26, 2010 Posted November 26, 2010 Holy God That turn is outrageous!!!! I can't wait to get down there and ride it!
4rturo Posted November 27, 2010 Posted November 27, 2010 OMG! I can only picture those awesome trains going through that awesome turn
coasterfreak101 Posted November 27, 2010 Posted November 27, 2010 So the guy from Rocky Mountain said that they were planning on pushing trains a month from IAAPA, right? That's what, three weeks away? I can't wait!
coastercrutchfield Posted November 27, 2010 Posted November 27, 2010 I'm probably going to go a couple times over the holiday break so this is exciting! Can't wait to see if they will be testing it. I will surely be taking some video then
krazekiddd Posted November 28, 2010 Posted November 28, 2010 Jimmy "Texas may have something here!" Bo Let's not get too crazy now...it is still Texas we're talking about here! Only steers and queers...
jynx242 Posted November 28, 2010 Posted November 28, 2010 I'm eager to see this thing run the course. It could be AMAZING! I truly, truly hope this works!
chadster Posted November 28, 2010 Posted November 28, 2010 I'll be at SFOT tonight from 4-7 for pics and tricks or rides. If anyone's going, PM me.
chadster Posted November 28, 2010 Posted November 28, 2010 herthey have loaded most of the teal train on the middle transfer, can't post a pic via my phone, stupid palm, but will post hi res pics late tonite!
robbalvey Posted November 29, 2010 Author Posted November 29, 2010 (edited) herthey have loaded most of the teal train on the middle transfer, can't post a pic via my phone, stupid palm, but will post hi res pics late tonite! Chad sent us a pic... It's very hard to see, but the teal train look to be there in the transfer area! What do you all think? Do you see the train? Here's a closeup! Edited November 29, 2010 by ernierocker
CoasterKings908 Posted November 29, 2010 Posted November 29, 2010 Sweet! Hmm... maybe next year, I should pay visit my friend who lives in Texas.
thrillrider Posted November 29, 2010 Posted November 29, 2010 I am really curious to see how this project pans out.
TXman308 Posted November 29, 2010 Posted November 29, 2010 It doesn't seem to appear that theey have any of the theming on the train though yet.
robbalvey Posted November 29, 2010 Author Posted November 29, 2010 It doesn't seem to appear that theey have any of the theming on the train though yet. I would imagine that is the last thing that would go on.
Synshine Posted November 29, 2010 Posted November 29, 2010 Are they planning on renovating the station at some point?
ernierocker Posted November 29, 2010 Posted November 29, 2010 It definitely looks like a coaster train to me!
eddie200330 Posted November 29, 2010 Posted November 29, 2010 It doesn't seem to appear that theey have any of the theming on the train though yet. Maybe this is just for the testing purposes.
texcoaster Posted November 29, 2010 Posted November 29, 2010 Went to the park yesterday. Unbelievably crowded. Weather was perfect (50s and sunny) and the parking lot was full. I got there an hour after opening and had to park way back next to Titan! Titan was looking good against a nice blue sky There were some workers doing stuff to the first drop. Sounded like an air powered bolt tightener. The upper drop workers were happy to wave at folks taking pictures The workers on the lower portion of the drop were just busy
texcoaster Posted November 29, 2010 Posted November 29, 2010 More pics from Saturday at SFOT Looking at the last pic, notice the empty footers around the flying carpet section. Is the new steel track strong enough to provide the support needed to remove the extra set of supports along the edge? Or could they get replaced before the trains make a run? The second big turn is still waiting for some love I've seen all the pics, but until you see this turn in "person" you just can't believe the insanity. I just sat and stared at it, thinking it was going to look less extreme eventually. It didn't. A bit of misalignment on the drop through the lift hill. I'm sure it will be straightened out by the time they put the bolt plates on it. The ending that must not be named is fully tracked and looking (dare I say it?) very "normal" and familiar.
texcoaster Posted November 29, 2010 Posted November 29, 2010 Last set of pics from Saturday Looking good from the south side YES, the teal train was on track. The theming parts (horned nose and tail fins) were not on the trains. Maybe to make it easier to hoist the cars with cables (the cables are still attached to the lead car. Look closely) West side of Giant from Ballpark Avenue. You know that one hill on Expedition GeForce where you rise up tilted one way, then while you're having airtime the car tilts the other way? There's a similar element on SFA's S:ROS. It seems that Giant will be doing it, too. This might be the surprise favorite moment of the layout.
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