Great Nor'Easter will open with new trains, new name, at Morey's
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The Great Nor'easter, a favorite of Boardwalk thrill seekers since its 1995 debut, is slated to start the 2008 season with a new look, a new feel and a yet-to-be determined new name. The inverted steel coaster has become known for its thrilling twists and turns, its breathtaking ocean views and its somewhat rough ride, but the addition of new form-fitting seats with less confining seat restraints will make the popular ride more akin to what Jack Morey described as a "happy flight," as opposed to hurtling through a storm.
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Considering half the SLC's are owned by Six Flags, I'm guessing you mean the other half. Even then, I don't see it.
I'm with Jeff. I'd like to think he's wrong - for my own selfish (riding) reasons. But the dollars will eventually tell the tale, and something as hard to quantify as the ROI on a coaster train, that'd be a hard sell for cap-ex dollars...IMO. Consider also that as hard as SLCs are on the riders, they mostly seem to maintain pretty steady lines...the "feet-dangly effect". ;)
Depends on what the reasons are for switching trains. Let's not ignore the fact that many SLCs are well into their second decades of operation and may be running trains that need a lot of work. Instead of expensive rebuilds, perhaps some parks will swallow the cost of new trains and in the process create better rides out of existing equipment.
Why mess with a great name? Only reason I can think is to sponsor payment for your new swanky trains - don't be surprised if you see Verizon Wireless Great Nor'Easter ! If that were the case Hang 'n' Bang takes on new meaning - hang up your cell phone and bang it frustratingly on the coaster train until you get service back - Double Hang 'n' Bang
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