Ccron10 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Looks fantastic! It's the perfect addition to an already outstanding park. Does anyone know how many cars this will run? There's no MCBR, but there's that unusually long should-have-been-a-launch straightaway before the lift hill. 3, maybe 4 cars? Load 2 cars at once? Does Knoebels need capacity? It will have three cars that can seat up to 8 people (4 per a row). I'm thinking there will be a station block, a transfer block, and a waiting block at the end of the brake run judging from what the brake run looks like. I don't see them needing a separate unload and loading block, but I could be wrong. Wouldn't shock me if there is another at the base of the lift on those drive tires, but I could be wrong on that as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Oh man, that helix looks insane! Â I like to call this element, in these types of coasters...the Toilet Bowl. Â Named (by me) after the downward helix in SPEED at Oakwood theme park, in Wales. It was my very first vertical lift coaster, first euro-fighter...rode it 14 times! And yes, it's a really great part of this type of coaster's layout. Here's SPEED's helix, going down and around. (TPR 2006 UK Tour) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I still wish that Knoebels had gone with a more unique ride for their first steel coaster but at the end of the day, it is at Knoebels, one of the best little parks in the US, so it can't be that bad! Just one more reason to go back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I'm cleared to ride coasters again in July, so I'll be taking a trip up there to ride this. And many other things. And eat myself into a food coma. Â dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 As if anyone here needs another reason to visit Knoebels . . . looks good. Â Exactly. Might be time for a Pennsylvania trip in the near future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Highlighter: The Ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 It will have three cars that can seat up to 8 people (4 per a row). I mean, it's an attraction with higher capacity than Flying Turns... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperShawn Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Just another great excuse to go to Kniebles! Is it summer yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Since i don't expect to travel much this year, this should be one of the best new coasters I ride in 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linearinduction Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 If Knoebels is Smart, they'll build an Enclosed Maintenance Track like Lagoon first did with Wicked and then BomBora, and Cannibal, where they can do all required winter maintenance and routine maintenance in one place. Hopefully they will build a dual loading station like Wicked's and have an Extra Train as well. I always though Wicked could have used a Cobra Roll in place of the Immelmann Turn, but oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comeagain? Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Nerd question: what are the E shaped parts with green components inside for? Â The grey layer on top of the right side's part must be the magnet for silent anti-rollback and the chain is close to the right rail. Could those be sensors? Also there seems to be more than one chains as there are gears for different chain sizes. Â Those aren't sensors. Or at least not ones made by Allen Bradley or Siemens. I believe those are for the smaller chains. It's pretty clear in this picture of the top of the hill. And it looks like there's two channels running parallel, but I'm not sure what purpose they serve. And there can't be anything connected between the two because of how the top sprocket is connected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking86 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I havent really followed the construction of Impulse, but I must say it looks like a very good ride and I think it will fit very well into Knoebels' collection of rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Nerd question: what are the E shaped parts with green components inside for? Â The grey layer on top of the right side's part must be the magnet for silent anti-rollback and the chain is close to the right rail. Could those be sensors? Also there seems to be more than one chains as there are gears for different chain sizes. Â Those aren't sensors. Or at least not ones made by Allen Bradley or Siemens. I believe those are for the smaller chains. It's pretty clear in this picture of the top of the hill. And it looks like there's two channels running parallel, but I'm not sure what purpose they serve. And there can't be anything connected between the two because of how the top sprocket is connected. Thanks for pointing that out. I guess those two chains are for movable maintenance/evacuation platform. If the chains for the car snapped, those two chains can still work so that's why desperate chains are needed. Â Does it make sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Linn Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I still wish that Knoebels had gone with a more unique ride for their first steel coaster but at the end of the day, it is at Knoebels, one of the best little parks in the US, so it can't be that bad! Just one more reason to go back! Â As a local, I'm just glad we have an adult steel coaster that isn't Whirlwind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 If Knoebels is Smart, they'll build an Enclosed Maintenance Track like Lagoon first did with Wicked and then BomBora, and Cannibal, where they can do all required winter maintenance and routine maintenance in one place. Â Over the years the park has certainly proved itself to be maintenance savvy. Even this isn't currently being done, I'm sure they considered it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPK Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Riding this at the end of may!! Can't wait WOOP WOOP! Â JP's rollercoaster challenge: 20 Theme parks, more than 100 rollercoaster and 4500km through the U.S. within 35 days! More info coming soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJLehto Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Hope TPR can get out to Knoebels again this year! I was shocked how fun that park was, though I knew we'd be treated well, and Impulse looks awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeansproutMidget Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Â So glad I have family within an hour's drive of the park! Â And I get two excuses to go back to Knoebels! Â I'm ready for summer now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCoasterny Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 The evacuation system has me intrigued. I guess we all will have to wait until it's done to see how it is set up. The other 4 manufacturers that have built a vertical lift system all have a different system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ccron10 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 On the lift, the black bar near the center (the one that looks like an E) is the system that provides a magnetic current that keeps the anti-roll back up. On the test car there are two small wheels that roll on it and at normal lift speed, it will keep it raised. If it moves slower than that, it will lower, catch on the teeth going up the tower and make a sound similar to normal coasters and prevent it from moving back. To evacuate, it wouldn't shock me if there is a second back up motor to be used for emergencies (there is what looks to be one attached under the track near the base). I'm not too worried about it as there almost always is usually a back-up system when it comes to rides that have difficult evacuating points to them, such as how sky rides usually have a back-up power source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPmillenia94 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 This honestly looks past vertical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 ^I agree it seems that it looks beyond vertical, could be the photo angle but who knows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassinthegrass Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I think it's an optical illusion, I believe it's vertical but because of the twist that's happening it appears as if it is beyond vertical. Either way, this is going to be one heck of a great ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattnz Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Looks like a fun coaster on a small footprint, and those are among my favs. Nice job Knoebels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRCT3 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) I think it's an optical illusion, I believe it's vertical but because of the twist that's happening it appears as if it is beyond vertical. Â That's it, those two pictures are showing it well: Â Â Â The drop is indeed intended to be vertical, as you can see with the left rail. But that left rail is also the pivot point of the slight rotation (like Arrow did their transitions back then). That means the right rail is actually... past vertical. Â Left rail vertical, right rail past vertical... Mind blown! Â -- Â The other 4 manufacturers that have built a vertical lift system all have a different system. Â By the way, what happens if you get stuck in a Chance Toboggan vertical lift?! You're stuck in here forever because there's no backup (is there?) and furthermore the tube prevents the cage to open! Dang that's a scary though. Edited March 2, 2015 by KingRCT3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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