OK, I admit that was a poor example. But given that Mack had previously asked B&M to build Silver Star rather than building it themselves, it’s not out of the question that Mack could have gone to a proven launch coaster manufacturer like Intamin rather than experimenting with building a launch coaster themselves.
Mack had little to no experience with full scale thrill rides at this point in time, they didn’t even have the track nor the trains to deliver such a large scale project (you could argue that any track is good enough if it is supported well, but there are also other things to be accounted for).
Afaik, and I don’t know how credible this really is, Mack designed most of Silver Star and B&M was more or less just hired to build the ride to Mack’s plans. This is more than a rumour, but I don’t have confirmation for this, though.
Back to TTD: Personally, I have accepted that Zamperla is likely to be the new manufacturer, even though I wish CP would choose Intamin, Mack, Vekoma or even Maurer for this project.
I just keep playing the waiting game and hope I can finally get a ride on TTD in 2024.
With TTD being such ja prestigious ride for the park, the stakes are high and if CP isn’t run by trained baboons, they will have taken their time to carefully consider all the options.
An in-House solution is also possible, with different companies providing different parts. Zamperla could build the trains to fit the Vekoma LSM placement, with Mack manufacturing the switchtrack. Maybe sprinkle some Preston Barbieri on there as well