B&M parts at SFOG!
What really confused me was the ratio of I-beams to Supports. Im guessing that the I-beams would be used to line the lift, and I bet theyre used to build the track on whick the transfer track is moved.
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I have been a firm believer from the start that this ride was going to be a B&M product. I didn't, however, believe it would be a flying coaster. I honestely figured it would be the first hypercoaster for the southwest portion of the country. At least, that seems like a good purchase to me.
But looking at the latest set of photos, I have changed my mind. I do believe that it will be a flying coaster now. Take a the following photo:
The support all the way to the left definitely resembles those found on inverteds. With SFoG already having Batman, I don't see what else it could be besides a flying coaster.
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GreatAdventureAddict said:
At first, I was convinced that it was going to be and intamin (cough cough dueling impulses cough), but Joe Carroll convinced me. It has to be either a B&M flyer, inverted, or floorless. I HIGHLY doubt a floorless because the supports dont make sense (and the first parts to arrive for a coaster are usually for the lift). I doubt its an inverted, because SFOG already has 2. It has to be a flyer.
What really confused me was the ratio of I-beams to Supports. Im guessing that the I-beams would be used to line the lift, and I bet theyre used to build the track on whick the transfer track is moved.
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Umm.. they have two B&Ms, but not two inverted. I'm sure that's what you meant though.. so you don't get the "Pappa Smurf ALWAYS says" line. ;)
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With the amount of ground work going on, and if you compare it with the ground work at Alton, then this could indeed be a Flying.
I am indeed COMPLETELY convinced it is a B&M, however, if I give you all my opinion on which type of coaster the park technically needs, I would say a hyper since they can run 3 trains and load extremely quickly.
I wonder if in fact the park will get anything else next year, since there are some "rumors" of a large expansion
Good morning, good night, I'm off to bed - it's 12:40am Sat morning Sydney time.
astrosgp said:
Homey G.: We have two B & M's (GA Scorcher and B:TR) and two inverts (B:TR and Deja Vu) but only one B&M invert.
Sorry for the confusion there. You're right, but I was talking about B&M inverts. I guess I should have made that more clear. :)
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john peck said:
Of course, One has to wonder why the Viper station and exit ramp is still completely intact......
I'd guess it's so the construction crew has a place to rest.
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the buzzer formerly known as gatorwoodie
Son of Drop Zone - PKI CoasterCamp I Champions!!!
The follwing B&M coasters have these F supports on their lift Hills....
Katun- http://www.rcdb.com/full/mirabilandia/katun4.jpg
Talon- http://www.rcdb.com/full/dorney-park/talon1.jpg
Nemesis- http://www.rcdb.com/full/alton-towers/nemesis2.jpg
Dueling Dragons- http://www.rcdb.com/full/universal-studios-islands-of-adventure/dueling-dragons1.jpg
Top Gun- http://www.rcdb.com/full/paramounts-great-america/top-gun2.jpg
Montu- http://www.rcdb.com/full/busch-gardens-tampa/montu11.jpg
Great Bear- http://www.rcdb.com/full/hersheypark/great-bear2.jpg
Orochi- http://www.rcdb.com/full/expoland/orochi7.jpg
Oh, and AIR- http://www.air.rideas.co.uk/photos/sw5-095.jpg
SFOG is getting a B&M coaster with an inverted lift hill...which HAS to be a flying! any questions?
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*** This post was edited by Chris Godsey on 11/16/2001. ***
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