Phantasialand | Taron | Intamin launched
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GuyWithAStick
Captain Basic
Re: Phantasialand to demolish the Western area for something
At least the parks know how to drive us enthusiasts crazy!
Oh wait...
At least the parks know how to drive us enthusiasts crazy!
Oh wait...
Dar
Hyper Poster
Re: Phantasialand to demolish the Western area for something
Maybe they're aiming to open it this year?
/jk
Rob from TST said:
Maybe they're aiming to open it this year?
/jkelephant58
Hyper Poster
Re: Phantasialand to demolish the Western area for something
They're doing a Merlin.
They're doing a Merlin.
Dar
Hyper Poster
Re: Phantasialand to demolish the Western area for something
There is a perception that Merlin seem to have a habit of leaving large projects to the last minute, leading to delays and rush jobs (The Smiler). I suggested they were trying to get Taron open for this season and he, using the aforementioned perception of Merlin's late starts on projects, suggested they were copying Merlin's aforementioned project methodology.
There is a perception that Merlin seem to have a habit of leaving large projects to the last minute, leading to delays and rush jobs (The Smiler). I suggested they were trying to get Taron open for this season and he, using the aforementioned perception of Merlin's late starts on projects, suggested they were copying Merlin's aforementioned project methodology.
owentaylor121
Giga Poster
Re: Phantasialand to demolish the Western area for something
^Merlin are actually very good when it comes to projects, The Smiler was unfortunate, but I can name many projects they have finished on time. Six Flags on the other hand....
^Merlin are actually very good when it comes to projects, The Smiler was unfortunate, but I can name many projects they have finished on time. Six Flags on the other hand....
elephant58
Hyper Poster
Re: Phantasialand to demolish the Western area for something
I was actually on about the track colour.
I was actually on about the track colour.
owentaylor121
Giga Poster
Re: Phantasialand to demolish the Western area for something
Well if thats the case my point still stands for what Dar has said.
Maybe next time you could explain yourself a little more.
Well if thats the case my point still stands for what Dar has said.
Maybe next time you could explain yourself a little more.
elephant58
Hyper Poster
Re: Phantasialand to demolish the Western area for something
Oh and the support colour.
Oh and the support colour.
EthC
Mega Poster
Re: Phantasialand to demolish the Western area for something
Certainly does look weird with the circular cross ties, although i'm sure it wont affect the actual ride, I'm just excited to see how this turns out, i'm surprised they are building it so early for what i have heard is a 2016 project, but then maybe the want to be safe rather then sorry with what happened with Chiapas.
Certainly does look weird with the circular cross ties, although i'm sure it wont affect the actual ride, I'm just excited to see how this turns out, i'm surprised they are building it so early for what i have heard is a 2016 project, but then maybe the want to be safe rather then sorry with what happened with Chiapas.
owentaylor121
Giga Poster
Re: Phantasialand to demolish the Western area for something
Because people have said it looks different, not will ride any differently.
And even if people do care if it's cylindrical or cuboid so what, it doesn't affect you so why post such a harsh post?
Because people have said it looks different, not will ride any differently.
And even if people do care if it's cylindrical or cuboid so what, it doesn't affect you so why post such a harsh post?
Re: Phantasialand to demolish the Western area for something
Well, it's what we got, isn't it? Might as well discuss the details, while the broad scope of this project is somewhat unkno-
Wait, that trench is how big?!? And some of those footers are like shipping containers stacked on end. This seems to indicate that quite big forces will be at play. Speaking of footers, is it common that they are delivered pre-cast to the site? In previous years, I seem to recall we've mostly seen footers cast in place? Anyway, I can see why they're doing it this way, they can have the foundations a lot quicker if they don't have to wait for a week for the footers to cure after pouring. It's also rather unusual to see supports bolted to the footers already, before they are even placed. Another time-saving element, I suppose.
But I digress. Intamin LSM, a long trench that will either be a launch or the most boring stretch of straight track since that Superman coaster, footers clearly dimensioned for great forces, and they're starting construction incredibly early. Could this be the Maverick-style coaster we've been waiting to see again since, well, Maverick? To date, I think it's still the one coaster with the most successful mixing-and-matching of various elements usually reserved to be "showcase elements" for other coasters. And even if it is a little toned down, like Cheetah Hunt, well, the fact that they're building it now should speak volumes of what kind of themeing we could expect for it come 2016.
Hm. Yeah, Lofty, seems you're right after all. Cylindrical or cuboid cross ties, the difference actually is there (ease of welding, most likely), but we have bigger things to swoon over. Like holy heck that trench and those footers. Have anyone attempted to piece together a possible layout yet?
Lofty said:
Well, it's what we got, isn't it? Might as well discuss the details, while the broad scope of this project is somewhat unkno-
Wait, that trench is how big?!? And some of those footers are like shipping containers stacked on end. This seems to indicate that quite big forces will be at play. Speaking of footers, is it common that they are delivered pre-cast to the site? In previous years, I seem to recall we've mostly seen footers cast in place? Anyway, I can see why they're doing it this way, they can have the foundations a lot quicker if they don't have to wait for a week for the footers to cure after pouring. It's also rather unusual to see supports bolted to the footers already, before they are even placed. Another time-saving element, I suppose.
But I digress. Intamin LSM, a long trench that will either be a launch or the most boring stretch of straight track since that Superman coaster, footers clearly dimensioned for great forces, and they're starting construction incredibly early. Could this be the Maverick-style coaster we've been waiting to see again since, well, Maverick? To date, I think it's still the one coaster with the most successful mixing-and-matching of various elements usually reserved to be "showcase elements" for other coasters. And even if it is a little toned down, like Cheetah Hunt, well, the fact that they're building it now should speak volumes of what kind of themeing we could expect for it come 2016.
Hm. Yeah, Lofty, seems you're right after all. Cylindrical or cuboid cross ties, the difference actually is there (ease of welding, most likely), but we have bigger things to swoon over. Like holy heck that trench and those footers. Have anyone attempted to piece together a possible layout yet?
