It appears as though Loch Ness Monster is getting refurbished with at the very least new track. Is there a source for a modern Arrow train these days? I'd love to see the trains replaced as well.
S&S acquired all the rights when AD went bankrupt...
https://www.s-s.com/ride-se...rrow-rides
Though obv Vekoma had the euro rights... and has done some work on older Arrows and there own clones as well.
I rode Lochness in June and I noticed something different about the trains. The shoulder restraints didn't come down on my shoulders like they do on Corkscrew at CP. I did not realize the trains were newer. The ride still runs pretty well for its age. I'm so happy the park is giving it more love.
Also... the restraints unlock before the train comes to a final stop. Wild!
Glad to see the park investing in keeping Nessie running. Hope this coaster runs for years to come.
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I was just there two weeks ago and LNM was down the entire day. I have the credit, but was still sad to not get the chance to ride it. Was wondering if the retrack was at all related.
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The current new trains on Lochness are Arrow version 2 looping trains, the rider sits a bit higher in the ride vehicle and the ride vehicle seems to sit slightly higher on the track. Arrow version 1 are the original style design you find on rides like Corkscrew at Cedar Point, the rider sits a bit lower down in the vehicle and the vehicle seems to be lower as well. The switch seems to have happened when Arrow designed Vortex to replace The Bat at Kings Island I believe.
hambone:
it's a voice actor named Paul Frees
Fun Fact: Paul Frees was the voice of the Ghost Host at Disney's Haunted Mansions, and also was the voice of Burgermeister Meisterburger in the classic Rankin-Bass Christmas special "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" among many others.
Alright, maybe it wasn't that fun, but it is a fact! :)
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