Screaming Coasters
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Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
^ Maybe its a hot / cold weather type setup? I have no idea....
^ Maybe its a hot / cold weather type setup? I have no idea....
Alton Towers | The Smiler | Gerstlauer Infinity
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TheCoasterCruiser
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Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
I was talking about this, but apparently it's not trimmed, so nevermind:
Martyn B said:
I was talking about this, but apparently it's not trimmed, so nevermind:
owentaylor121
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Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
Those's support's are cute <3.
I hope they sort out the floor before they open this though, would look nasty if they just left it. I do understand that we are still in the heavy constuction fase at the moment, so don't bite my head off for that comment.
Those's support's are cute <3.
I hope they sort out the floor before they open this though, would look nasty if they just left it. I do understand that we are still in the heavy constuction fase at the moment, so don't bite my head off for that comment.
rollermonkey
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Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
Sure you have. All of the Intamin Accelerator coasters have magnetic brakes that are raised and lowered hydraulically in the event of a rollback. Since mag brakes can't stop a train, they are always trims as opposed to block.
These are probably magnetic trims, but the fins are on the train instead. The computer will raise or lower them depending on how many are needed as a factor of temps, etc.
That's my guess, at least.
Screaming Coasters said:
Sure you have. All of the Intamin Accelerator coasters have magnetic brakes that are raised and lowered hydraulically in the event of a rollback. Since mag brakes can't stop a train, they are always trims as opposed to block.
These are probably magnetic trims, but the fins are on the train instead. The computer will raise or lower them depending on how many are needed as a factor of temps, etc.
That's my guess, at least.
elephant58
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Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
Hopefully the trims won't cut out too musch speed. Well, as long as this is smooth, it should be an enjoyable ride.
Hopefully the trims won't cut out too musch speed. Well, as long as this is smooth, it should be an enjoyable ride.
Screaming Coasters
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Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
But on a launch, you're utilising the trims in a totally different environment that doesn't require the train to continue the circuit. Knowing that pneumatics require power to lower the fins - what if there was a power-cut and they all jump up in really cold weather? These trims require the train to complete the circuit, so in the event of said power-cut, the train could potentially valley? It's really odd place to be using a retractable setup and I wonder why they have opted for this?
rollermonkey said:
But on a launch, you're utilising the trims in a totally different environment that doesn't require the train to continue the circuit. Knowing that pneumatics require power to lower the fins - what if there was a power-cut and they all jump up in really cold weather? These trims require the train to complete the circuit, so in the event of said power-cut, the train could potentially valley? It's really odd place to be using a retractable setup and I wonder why they have opted for this?
Crazycoaster
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Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
Maybe they're just regular brakes? Rather than magnetic ones? So the pneumatics underneath open and close the brakes? Simple explanation for it really, lol.
There is no reason for the brakes to be on the train, rather than attached to the rails.
Maybe they're just regular brakes? Rather than magnetic ones? So the pneumatics underneath open and close the brakes? Simple explanation for it really, lol.
There is no reason for the brakes to be on the train, rather than attached to the rails.
Screaming Coasters
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Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
^ I don't think so. Those brakes are on a curve, which skids don't really work on curves. It has to be magnetic, which is true to Gerstlauer designs anyway. And who said the brakes were on the train? lol
^ I don't think so. Those brakes are on a curve, which skids don't really work on curves. It has to be magnetic, which is true to Gerstlauer designs anyway. And who said the brakes were on the train? lol
Nemesis of oblivion
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Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
Oh yummy...Coaster enthusiasts, begin your orgasms! :--D
Oh yummy...Coaster enthusiasts, begin your orgasms! :--D
caffeine_demon
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Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
We've already done those.... :angel:
Nemesis of oblivion said:
We've already done those.... :angel:
Mysterious Sue
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Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
Ohh god no. No no no no no no!
Bloody Eurofighter trains *cries inconsolably*
Ohh god no. No no no no no no!
Bloody Eurofighter trains *cries inconsolably*
Mysterious Sue
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Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
I've still got my money on Maurer Söhne
I've still got my money on Maurer Söhne
Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
I'd love to see shrink wrapping machine they have to do that to the cars - that would be great fun to play with. We have one here that's like a roundabout from the 80's - only with less chance of death or severe injury.
I'll bet it's great fun seeing the cars getting all wrapped up - or have I spent too long working in the manufacturing industry?
I'd love to see shrink wrapping machine they have to do that to the cars - that would be great fun to play with. We have one here that's like a roundabout from the 80's - only with less chance of death or severe injury.
I'll bet it's great fun seeing the cars getting all wrapped up - or have I spent too long working in the manufacturing industry?
FaceYourNemesis
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Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
Yes, but what about the secret element? :cry:
Yes, but what about the secret element? :cry:
Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
Peppered mayonnaise?
I know they're possibly waiting until there's more track built or it it's finished, but does anyone else think it's odd that the marketing has gone very quiet.
There's been no real follow up to the displays or sheep and we know now that it's a world record breaker - why aren't they shouting this stuff from the rooftops? Possibly holding off for an official opening date? Still, it seems very mismanaged...
FaceYourNemesis said:Yes, but what about the secret element? :cry:
Peppered mayonnaise?
I know they're possibly waiting until there's more track built or it it's finished, but does anyone else think it's odd that the marketing has gone very quiet.
There's been no real follow up to the displays or sheep and we know now that it's a world record breaker - why aren't they shouting this stuff from the rooftops? Possibly holding off for an official opening date? Still, it seems very mismanaged...
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