This prototype coaster will be the first to utilize the new Maurer X-car.
Opening is scheduled for end of September, but I am not sure if they will make it on time.
The ride has a vertical lift which will lead into a heartline roll at its highest point (46 meters) then it will execute another half roll and will continue in a vertical drop back into the station.
Construction pics:
and:
Thanks for posting the links. I am anxious to see pictures or video of this coaster in operation.
At IAAPA last year we got to test out the new X car restraints. I thought they were comfortable even while being held upside down in them. The only problem was my change went everywhere. =:^)
-Sean (who was also told the correct way to pronounce Maurer Sohne after saying it wrong the last few years)
I think it is ugly as hell! Maurer Söhne could not deny that they are bridge-builders. What a hideous contraption...
Pictures of the event, empty cars circling the track, model of the planned modular extensions of the ride, and a video:
http://www.coasterzone.de/skywheel4.html
An onride Video (might be down occasionally):
http://www.ezshare.de/files-de/29887/43406/Capture.mpg
I truly hope that this small park will really build all those extensions in the near future. It could be an interesting marketing ploy too: "Come and see how our coaster has grown!" *** Edited 10/18/2004 9:36:10 AM UTC by tricktrack***
(who was also told the correct way to pronounce Maurer Sohne after saying it wrong the last few years)
...so how do you say it? Could you record a .wav? :)
-R
I develop Superior Solitaire when not riding coasters.
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