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Six Flags America | Firebird | B&M Floorless Conversion (of Apocalypse)

bob_3_

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If Rougarou is anything to go by, they'd have been better off scrapping it.

I'd agree with you if it wasn't kind of a historic coaster. The only problem I have with this conversion is them blasting out Katy Perry's Firework in the station! Urgh what a horrible song.
 

CrashCoaster

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I wonder why B&M didn't install magnetic brakes on this like they did on Rougarou and Patriot. I'm assuming it's all down to added cost and Six Flags being cheap?
 
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bob_3_

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I wonder why B&M didn't install magnetic brakes on this like they did Rougarou and Patriot. I'm assuming it's all down to added cost and Six Flags being cheap?

With these projects it will be a long process of analysing how the different trains manoeuvre the track and the benefits of magnetic breaks, but also how they will affect the safety of the ride.

I don't think six flags and B&M would make the choice to not replace the braking system because they are "cheap". Safety systems are not something you just cut corners on. Although I am curious as to what goes into these choices from an engineering point of view.
 

Hixee

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It's open so it's unstuck!

I like the orange, but reckon the ride still won't be up to much.
 
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