JoshC.
Strata Poster
I imagine this will be something like Futroscope's Objectif Mars then, which has a bucket full of potential.
Drayton Manor | Unknown | Intamin Unknown | 2024
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Matt N
CF Legend
A spinning coaster? Interesting!
I’m guessing that might be where the variation in ride experience that Victoria Lynn hinted towards is coming from; you could have both chosen and unchosen (by the guest) forms of variability come from spinning trains.
Depending on how the spinning works and how much the park are emphasising theming with this, spinning trains could also lend themselves to some interesting storytelling opportunities!
I’m guessing that might be where the variation in ride experience that Victoria Lynn hinted towards is coming from; you could have both chosen and unchosen (by the guest) forms of variability come from spinning trains.
Depending on how the spinning works and how much the park are emphasising theming with this, spinning trains could also lend themselves to some interesting storytelling opportunities!
witchfinder
Giga Poster
Graeme
Roller Poster
Indeed. It reminds me of Cobra's Curse at Busch Gardens Tampa. I'm not sure how these Intamin ones work but there could potentially be three modes:
- Locked (forward)
- Spinning
- Locked (backward)
bob_3_
Giga Poster
Praying for a sexy vibrant track colour!
TjChapperz
Mega Poster
If the whole area is to be wild west themed as believed, I'm guessing Gold track to carry on the gold part of some of the supports.
Intamin Forever
Mega Poster
My bet is on a green track or a dark red!
Efteldingus
Mega Poster
Those yellow sections on the supports are interesting.. Is Intamin going the Gerstlauer way and set the supports themselves in concrete instead of bolting them to a footer? Those pieces also don't have any mounting for other sections or a footer.
If you look through the thread on Uncharted @ PortAventura; you will see this was done this way.
PortAventura | Uncharted | Intamin Multi-Dimension Coaster | 2023
I’ve not heard any rumours so far, but PA have tweeted the below today, that translates to: Today we really want it to be Monday!😎🎢 Do you know why ...?⬇️ 👀 Tomorrow be very attentive that things are coming! Could they be making an announcement for National Rollercoaster Day?
Peet
Giga Poster
Track on site!
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TPoseOnTantrum
Giga Poster
Huh. They got the we're serious track style here.
Joelpagett
Mega Poster
It's been a long time since we've seen track pieces at Drayton Manor - exciting times ahead!
I wonder it's coming from the 'big span' angle, rather than 'intense coaster' perspective.
Niles
Giga Poster
More hardware has been delivered including loads more coaster track without a spine and some more "serious" track 
. Track for the launch has also arrived, featuring large holes where the drive tyres will be installed.
On the construction site, groundwork looks to be nearing completion, with large footers now present towards the conference centre side of the area. The toilet block in the middle of the site has seen its new wooden cladding painted bright red.
Its definitely Western themed, the building facades opposite the coaster site are undergoing a wild west makeover with some nice bits of theming.
See source for loads more great pictures here
. Track for the launch has also arrived, featuring large holes where the drive tyres will be installed.On the construction site, groundwork looks to be nearing completion, with large footers now present towards the conference centre side of the area. The toilet block in the middle of the site has seen its new wooden cladding painted bright red.
Its definitely Western themed, the building facades opposite the coaster site are undergoing a wild west makeover with some nice bits of theming.
See source for loads more great pictures here
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Nicky Borrill
Strata Poster
Look what you went and did Paultons... Now everybody is stepping up their game!
Seriously though, looks super impressive, as does everything Drayton have been doing lately.
Seriously though, looks super impressive, as does everything Drayton have been doing lately.
Joelpagett
Mega Poster
I really feel this could be a turning point for Drayton Manor.
I like the fact they are making cohesive lands again - as it did feel the place was becoming a bit of a mishmash of themes.
Whatever they do - you can't go too far wrong with a western theme.
I like the fact they are making cohesive lands again - as it did feel the place was becoming a bit of a mishmash of themes.
Whatever they do - you can't go too far wrong with a western theme.
Main NI Immelmann/dive loop structure is done. Photo by @DG95.
Next up will likely be the A-frame that supports the crest of the Immelmann (next week).
Copied @CrashCoaster's post over to the Thorpe thread, but leaving it here cos this exchange made me smile after a long week.
