Freefallin Posted March 28, 2005 Posted March 28, 2005 So I was going about RCDB and I had seen that Steel Dragon 2000 at Nagashima Spa Land is still SBNO? The ride has actually been closed longer then flashback at SFMM. I know they had an accident a LONG time ago but is that what is still keeping the ride closed? Matt - Thought you guys might know the answer to this, its killing me.
SharkTums Posted March 28, 2005 Posted March 28, 2005 Yes...the Japanese are very careful and an accident like that will close that ride for a very long time. They also had an incident on their kiddie coaster last summer and that was closed for sometime as well. Elissa "I wouldn't be surprised if it never reopened" Alvey
kenshinmac Posted March 28, 2005 Posted March 28, 2005 I don't really understand why they don't replace the trains... I mean how much must it cost to keep something like that not making money. You would think that purchasing specially made trains from someplace else would satisfy things.
Carnage Posted March 28, 2005 Posted March 28, 2005 ^ You need to remember however that the culture and way of life is very different in Japan than in north america. Money isn't the most important thing like over in the USA.
Freefallin Posted March 28, 2005 Author Posted March 28, 2005 ^^^thanks for responding, It amazes me how long its been closed, I mean here we have a guy fly out on superman ride of steel and yet the ride opens that same season after a few light modifications. Matt - very interesting to see what they do in the future.
martin182 Posted March 29, 2005 Posted March 29, 2005 But one of the wheels did fly off and kill someone..... when it comes to rollercoasters the japenese are very saftey concious (apart from togo!)
robbalvey Posted March 29, 2005 Posted March 29, 2005 ^ They were injured...not killed. http://www.rideaccidents.com/2003.html#aug23b --Robb "Wow, so it's been SBNO since August 23rd, 2003" Alvey
Freefallin Posted March 29, 2005 Author Posted March 29, 2005 see not that I care but that just amazes me. :shock: August 23rd 2003 is a very long time. If that was the case for a coaster like that in the states we would Freak. Is it the government that is keeping it closed or the actual amusement park itself? Matt - Boogels my mind still.
Twister II Posted March 29, 2005 Posted March 29, 2005 Neither, its the safety people. Would a park spends millions of dollars on a coaster that runs only 3 years and throw it away? No. It will probably open once people forget about it. Probably some time in the next decade. ADMIN EDIT: Had to re-format, fix spelling errors, fix grammar errors and re-write this post to make it legible. Last warning! Don't let it happen again! - Robb
Freefallin Posted March 29, 2005 Author Posted March 29, 2005 ^Not to be mean but answer me this Who are the safty people run by? Matt
Twister II Posted March 31, 2005 Posted March 31, 2005 Government>State>Company>Safty People>Park. I think thats how it goes.
gisco Posted March 31, 2005 Posted March 31, 2005 I have heard (translate: Rumor) that the Park plans to reopen it this year
SharkTums Posted March 31, 2005 Posted March 31, 2005 Maybe they'll open it for the ACE/ECC trip and then have some fat ACEer fall out! Elissa "doesn't really care if it reopens or not...rather not so I don't have to go back to Nagashima!" Alvey
BarryH Posted April 1, 2005 Posted April 1, 2005 The Japanese are concerned about safety. Then hmmm...what's up with those boat jumpers in R&E's Japan video? That is WTF to infinity!
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