USCoaster Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Official story here This time it was X-Scream which got stuck hanging over the edge of the tower. Amusingly enough, the local news station in Reno said the slot machines in the Stratosphere casino continued running on generators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I'm planning to ride it for the first time on Monday, and this is not helping... No manual pullback, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 This is exactly why I'll never ride any rides atop the Stratosphere. Not because of their operations (which I was very impressed with!), but I'll just never be able to get over Interactive Rides overlooking small things like this. Well, that and the fact its like 50 bajillion feet in the air and I hate heights. But that's besides the point. Stupid Interactive Rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenDen Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Darn, you beat me to the punch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Oh man, I was terrified of that ride. I cannot imagine hanging there for any amount of time. Still better than the demon upsidedown in the loop though I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCoaster Posted November 16, 2005 Author Share Posted November 16, 2005 I'm not sure if Interactive rides is to blame or Stratosphere. It sounds like Stratosphere decided that the slot machines deserve back-up generators, but not the amusement rides. Based on the design of the ride, I'm not sure Interactive rides could have designed the ride to return to its start position if there is no power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I'm sure they could. The question is if it would be cost effective to incorporate that into the ride. They figured a back up generator would simply be a cheaper soloution. I'm willing to bet Stratosphere will look into avoiding this in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dropzone265 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 THis is a little of topic but how many mroe rides do you think they will be able to cram up there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 KNBC had this on their 11:00 news, and, of course, they referred to it as a roller coaster. I rode X-Scream last year, and I was the only one on it! (It was a Tuesday afternoon, who else would be there?) It was fun riding in the front seat, and I'd do it again. I am about due for another trip out there. I'll go up there again to ride Insanity despite what I've heard about it. There's also been talk of removing the High Roller. That's fine with me. It's not that much fun anyway. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterCrazy Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I was thinking about riding X-Scream next time I go to Las Vegas but after hearing what happened I will be riding it for sure. I guess making money in the casino is more important than having rides running! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Just wanted to point out once again how I'll be pointing and laughing at Robb and Derek next week while they ride these crazy contraptions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Force wise, its a tame ride (of course). If you are a little bit afraid of heights however, it is a HUGE rush. I recomend it highly. Also, do your best to get in the front row. The front of the car actually goes past the end of the track giving you that "when are we going to stop" panic :shock: . This is me and my boss terrified "Hey look, I can see our hotel from up here!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterCrazy Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Just wanted to point out once again how I'll be pointing and laughing at Robb and Derek next week while they ride these crazy contraptions! Why aren't you going to be riding those crazy contraptions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFMM rocks my socks Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 it figures rides are not suppose to be that hi but then again im not the person who is get the money from that ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekRx Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 I'll be sure to bring along a 1000 foot extension cord in case it breaks again while I'm on it. Hopefully I'll also remember to bring a glass of water too, just in case that failsafe plunger doesn't stay safe of failing and our car careens off the top I can try to save myself by diving into the glass. That should save me, sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenDen Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 It sounds like Stratosphere decided that the slot machines deserve back-up generators, but not the amusement rides. As a former casino professional in Vegas, there are not generators to back up slot machines. Each machine has a back-up battery to remember credits, that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Seems like the ride did exactly what it's supposed to do in a power failure and that is stop and lock. Even if there was a backup generator the failsafes would stop the ride and require operator intervention since controls and sensors become questionable in blackout or brownout conditions. Hopefully the lawyers aren't lined up for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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