Yup, from my childhood experiences, they just need to flip the coaster upside down and use an arm to pedal the chain backwards. Easy-peasy.
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Rupert
Mega Poster
It’s hardly news but I enjoy Zamperla trying to break into the meme game:
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Zamperla Group on Instagram: "Double tap on this post to vote beach, triple tap to vote water rides 🎢🌊 ______ #zamperla #zamperlarides #zamperlaplus #zamperlaface #zrides #zplus #zamperlaworld #company #division #innovationhub #zamperlainnovation #te
234 likes, 0 comments - zamperlarides on June 15, 2021: "Double tap on this post to vote beach, triple tap to vote water rides 🎢🌊 ______ #zamperla #zamperlarides #zamperlaplus #zamperlaface #zrides #zplus #zamperlaworld #company #division #innovationhub #zamperlainnovation #team #mission...
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The Undead Creature
Mega Poster
That's pretty much how we do it on coasters... attach the new chain to the old one, run the drive as slow as it can go, the old chain pulls the new chain through, simples.
If that pile of scrap at the bottom of Gatekeepers lift ended up there deliberately then someone needs shooting as there is a good 5-6 tonne all tangled up.
Matt N
CF Legend
Kentucky Kingdom is getting the famous cinnamon bread following its acquisition by Herschend:
I know cinnamon bread has a lot of fans, so it should hopefully be something for you to look forward to on your next visit to Kentucky Kingdom!
I know cinnamon bread has a lot of fans, so it should hopefully be something for you to look forward to on your next visit to Kentucky Kingdom!
CrashCoaster
CF Legend
For anyone geeky enough to want to know what the inside of an Indrivetec LSM stator looks like, here ya go:-
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LightRides - by Amusement Labs on Instagram: "I probably don't get enough sleep. Here's a 3D printed exploded view of an Indrivetec LSM stator. These are the high wattage coils that get your ride going in an instant. . Find me on YouTube: #AmusementL
226 likes, 9 comments - amusementlabs on June 16, 2021: "I probably don't get enough sleep. Here's a 3D printed exploded view of an Indrivetec LSM stator. These are the high wattage coils that get your ride going in an instant. . Find me on YouTube: #AmusementLabs . #3DPrinter #3DPrinting #LSM...
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Peet
Giga Poster
So there's a liquid cooling circuit within the LSM fin? I never realised that, interesting.For anyone geeky enough to want to know what the inside of an Indrivetec LSM stator looks like, here ya go:-
LightRides - by Amusement Labs on Instagram: "I probably don't get enough sleep. Here's a 3D printed exploded view of an Indrivetec LSM stator. These are the high wattage coils that get your ride going in an instant. . Find me on YouTube: #AmusementL
226 likes, 9 comments - amusementlabs on June 16, 2021: "I probably don't get enough sleep. Here's a 3D printed exploded view of an Indrivetec LSM stator. These are the high wattage coils that get your ride going in an instant. . Find me on YouTube: #AmusementLabs . #3DPrinter #3DPrinting #LSM...
Niles
Giga Poster
Not sure if this deserves it own topic as its just a proposal but the plan is a redevelopment of the riverside in Wichita, KS, the project includes a hotel, air & space museum, aquarium, preforming arts centre, retail and more. The plan interestingly also shows a area with rides including what looks to be one of the new Chance Hyper GTX looping coasters, hopefully this goes ahead as it looks like it will be great for the area and I'm interested to see what Chance can do.
Quote: "Enjoy the ''Rolling on the River" Roller Coaster. There is absolutely nothing to compare with the thrill of having a roller coaster ride. Imagine roaring down every drop and curve with the Arkansas River siting right next to you."
Sources:
www.penumbrariverwalk.com
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Quote: "Enjoy the ''Rolling on the River" Roller Coaster. There is absolutely nothing to compare with the thrill of having a roller coaster ride. Imagine roaring down every drop and curve with the Arkansas River siting right next to you."
Sources:
Home | Penumbrariverwalk
Penumbra International, LLC. have been working on a riverwalk design for the current Century II location in Wichita, KS. This process includes determining the character of the riverwalk, and the development of an overall site plan. We would love to hear the opinions of Wichitans, and hear what the
www.penumbrariverwalk.com
Penumbra International shares plans for River Walk and Century II, find out more
Penumbra International LLC unveiled the detailed plans Tuesday afternoon for the Wichita River Walk and Century II property.
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Matt N
CF Legend
This isn’t really “news” as such, so apologies if this is in the wrong thread, but Legacy Entertainment released this awesome concept art for a Night at the Museum-themed dark ride that was previously planned, but never happened:
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It’s unknown which park this was intended for, but I think it would have been quite cool, personally!
Night At The Museum Theme Park Ride Art Reveals Cancelled Concept Details
Concept surfaces for Night At The Museum amusement park ride that was never created.
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It’s unknown which park this was intended for, but I think it would have been quite cool, personally!
JoshC.
Strata Poster
Walibi Holland are replacing their Go Karts:
(Image from Looopings)
They closed in 2018 following an incident (I believe a girl's hair got caught in the kart and was ripped from her scalp; the incident has only recently been fully resolved in court).
The suggestion is it could be some sort of family attraction as that's what the park want to focus on a bit more. Next year they're also updating the area around Lost Gravity and calling it the 'Zero Zone'.
From what I remember, at their 2019 Fright Nights event you walked along part of the race track to get to one of their scare zones (Eddie's Festival of Freaks), which was outside the normal park area. I also vaguely remember it being the first time that part was used for the event. It will be interesting to see if they still want to use that area for future events, and so want to keep such a walkway available with whatever replaces the Go Karts.
The Go Kart space is reasonably big, and in the park's 'Speed Zone', near-ish to Goliath. So potential for something solid, even if it is a minor investment.
(Image from Looopings)
They closed in 2018 following an incident (I believe a girl's hair got caught in the kart and was ripped from her scalp; the incident has only recently been fully resolved in court).
The suggestion is it could be some sort of family attraction as that's what the park want to focus on a bit more. Next year they're also updating the area around Lost Gravity and calling it the 'Zero Zone'.
From what I remember, at their 2019 Fright Nights event you walked along part of the race track to get to one of their scare zones (Eddie's Festival of Freaks), which was outside the normal park area. I also vaguely remember it being the first time that part was used for the event. It will be interesting to see if they still want to use that area for future events, and so want to keep such a walkway available with whatever replaces the Go Karts.
The Go Kart space is reasonably big, and in the park's 'Speed Zone', near-ish to Goliath. So potential for something solid, even if it is a minor investment.
Matt N
CF Legend
Maybe a new family coaster might be nice? I’m not sure how new Walibi Holland’s family coaster lineup is, on the whole, but maybe something along the lines of Pegasé Express at Parc Asterix might work, given that Parc Asterix is also a CDA park?Walibi Holland are replacing their Go Karts:
(Image from Looopings)
They closed in 2018 following an incident (I believe a girl's hair got caught in the kart and was ripped from her scalp; the incident has only recently been fully resolved in court).
The suggestion is it could be some sort of family attraction as that's what the park want to focus on a bit more. Next year they're also updating the area around Lost Gravity and calling it the 'Zero Zone'.
From what I remember, at their 2019 Fright Nights event you walked along part of the race track to get to one of their scare zones (Eddie's Festival of Freaks), which was outside the normal park area. I also vaguely remember it being the first time that part was used for the event. It will be interesting to see if they still want to use that area for future events, and so want to keep such a walkway available with whatever replaces the Go Karts.
The Go Kart space is reasonably big, and in the park's 'Speed Zone', near-ish to Goliath. So potential for something solid, even if it is a minor investment.
Niles
Giga Poster
@CrashCoaster posted about the re-track of Azteka at Le pal a while back, it is complete and operating.
POV:
Source: https://www.ameworld.net/forum/index.php?topic=51063.20
There absolutely needs to be more Chance GTX's in the world - would love to see this come to reality!Not sure if this deserves it own topic as its just a proposal but the plan is a redevelopment of the riverside in Wichita, KS, the project includes a hotel, air & space museum, aquarium, preforming arts centre, retail and more. The plan interestingly also shows a area with rides including what looks to be one of the new Chance Hyper GTX looping coasters, hopefully this goes ahead as it looks like it will be great for the area and I'm interested to see what Chance can do.
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Quote: "Enjoy the ''Rolling on the River" Roller Coaster. There is absolutely nothing to compare with the thrill of having a roller coaster ride. Imagine roaring down every drop and curve with the Arkansas River siting right next to you."
Sources:
Home | Penumbrariverwalk
Penumbra International, LLC. have been working on a riverwalk design for the current Century II location in Wichita, KS. This process includes determining the character of the riverwalk, and the development of an overall site plan. We would love to hear the opinions of Wichitans, and hear what the
Penumbra International shares plans for River Walk and Century II, find out more
Penumbra International LLC unveiled the detailed plans Tuesday afternoon for the Wichita River Walk and Century II property.
SilverArrow
Certified Ride Geek
Dreamland Margate is for sale. Let's hope a theme park operator buys it or someone willing to run the park.
theisleofthanetnews.com
Sale of Dreamland owning company means entire assets – park estate, hotel plot, car park, land – and option on Arlington on market
The real estate and leisure company which owns Dreamland has been put on the market and is being offered for ‘acquisition’ through property specialists Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL). It mean…
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CrashCoaster
CF Legend
Oh god...
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These Zamperla Giant Discoveries really do have problems don't they. I'd love to know what actually went wrong there, seems like the motors may have somehow got partially disconnected to the gondola arm? Whatever the case may be, I reckon there could be a design fault at play here and Zamperla may be in some trouble.
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These Zamperla Giant Discoveries really do have problems don't they. I'd love to know what actually went wrong there, seems like the motors may have somehow got partially disconnected to the gondola arm? Whatever the case may be, I reckon there could be a design fault at play here and Zamperla may be in some trouble.
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Pear
Strata Poster
SFA's is a Giant Discovery not a Giga Discovery
CrashCoaster
CF Legend
Ah right I thought it looked the same size as the Gigas, my bad. But not being funny I'm not sure it's really worth pointing out my minuscule error given the circumstances.
Pear
Strata Poster
The video is taken at SFA, and SFGAm doesn't even have a discovery (yet).And it's SFGAm, not SFA.
Unless you were making a joke about "6 Flags over America" in the video
CrashCoaster
CF Legend
As you can see I'd already corrected my post.
Intamin Forever
Mega Poster
Jesus Christ the lord!Oh god...
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#TubiTaughtMe #iCarlyAffirmation @sixflaggreatamerica #BlueAgainstBullying #BAB
These Zamperla Giga Discoveries really do have problems don't they. I'd love to know what actually went wrong there, seems like the motors may have somehow got partially disconnected to the gondola arm? Whatever the case may be, I reckon there could be a design fault at play here and Zamperla may be in some trouble.
Someone is going to be in trouble!
TPoseOnTantrum
Giga Poster
The question is, is this real?Oh god...
Big216Teezy on TikTok
#TubiTaughtMe #iCarlyAffirmation @sixflaggreatamerica #BlueAgainstBullying #BAB
These Zamperla Giga Discoveries really do have problems don't they. I'd love to know what actually went wrong there, seems like the motors may have somehow got partially disconnected to the gondola arm? Whatever the case may be, I reckon there could be a design fault at play here and Zamperla may be in some trouble.