Dollywood | Lightning Rod | Launched RMC
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Jarrett
Most Obnoxious Member 2016
From what I've heard from people who've seen it test, it's really fast and impressive.
This is literally going to come down to how much testing RMC requires. I've heard as low as 200 and 500 to as high as 1500. I don't imagine they'd require as much testing for their rides as a stingy Swiss manufacturer like B&M or Intamin. I'm sure they're cycling it every second they can. If they require around or below 500 I can see them signing it over by Monday, then they have plenty of time to train staff. Then it should be ready if there aren't any steps I'm missing.
From what I heard by word of mouth they're 75% sure it'll be ready, so that's not a bad figure at all but from a not-so-reliable source.
This is literally going to come down to how much testing RMC requires. I've heard as low as 200 and 500 to as high as 1500. I don't imagine they'd require as much testing for their rides as a stingy Swiss manufacturer like B&M or Intamin. I'm sure they're cycling it every second they can. If they require around or below 500 I can see them signing it over by Monday, then they have plenty of time to train staff. Then it should be ready if there aren't any steps I'm missing.
From what I heard by word of mouth they're 75% sure it'll be ready, so that's not a bad figure at all but from a not-so-reliable source.
Jarrett
Most Obnoxious Member 2016
^But we haven't broken a sensor yet now have we? Yes, this thing could crack a part and **** on us just like the original Jarrettmobile did on the 17th and leave her sitting up on jacks for the first days of opening weekend.
However, I promise you that if you look at the Gantt chart to the project I'll promise you that "blow a PLC" isn't on there. They don't plan on that happening. That could very well happen but at this point we just want to know if they still plan on being able to open it even without problems of that nature.
However, I promise you that if you look at the Gantt chart to the project I'll promise you that "blow a PLC" isn't on there. They don't plan on that happening. That could very well happen but at this point we just want to know if they still plan on being able to open it even without problems of that nature.
Lofty
CF Legend
You don't really get what I'm saying do you? That was an example of just many things that are plausible and possible to happen on an operational day of a roller coaster. At the end of the day, my point is that anything could go wrong and shut a coaster down for the day... But, please, tell me that I'm wrong and that a **** chart will prove me wrong.Jarrett said:
I feel like two throwaway comments by Jarrett and Lofty have been taken too seriously by the other party. Unfortunately, I feel like it's gone from sensible back-and-forth discussion, to circular bickering, and I think it's unnecessary. We all know you're both right.
1. RMC and Dollywood know what they're doing.
2. The programme has obviously allowed for plenty of testing, but we don't know exactly how much since none of us are working on the project.
3. This is a prototype ride, so there is a higher chance there will be teething problems. RMC and Dollywood will know this, and have planned accordingly.
4. Anything could still shut the ride down on any day.
We're all hoping that it opens without a hitch (at least, I hope we are), but we all need to accept that this is an unknown - probably more so than a 'normal' coaster opening - and to remain optimistic and realistic.
1. RMC and Dollywood know what they're doing.
2. The programme has obviously allowed for plenty of testing, but we don't know exactly how much since none of us are working on the project.
3. This is a prototype ride, so there is a higher chance there will be teething problems. RMC and Dollywood will know this, and have planned accordingly.
4. Anything could still shut the ride down on any day.
We're all hoping that it opens without a hitch (at least, I hope we are), but we all need to accept that this is an unknown - probably more so than a 'normal' coaster opening - and to remain optimistic and realistic.
Youngster Joey
Strata Poster
That Testing Video <3