The Smiler - Train Discussion
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 12:30 pm
Use this topic to discuss the ride trains for The Smiler. And to kick us off, here they are after being delivered to the resort:
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I think they look the same as I look at the shape. Only difference I guess is the nose is flag instead of pointy. Hope they soon unwrap them and post some pictures of that.TheInactiveMoth wrote: Does this mean that the design will be similar to two standard Eurofighter trains attached together, or something different? I cannae tell, plus I know very little...
Very obvious. I was being general. But the cars will be very similar to the above pic I bet. Also does anyone know if there are any other 4x4 lap barred gersts anywhere? And if not, is that what the "new euro fighter" labelling will be about?Boz wrote: From an engineering standpoint guys, it can't be two standard eurofighter cars linked together, as that means you will have 2 pilot cars... suffice to say, that will never work. There is very little we can tell from that image ATM.
But I will say, I find the lack of a telltale OTSR bump in the plastic, rather curious....
That would be VERY unusual Danny. Every train delivery I've seen from every manufacturer, has seen the individual row/car delivered fully assembled.Danny wrote: Is there a possibility perhaps that if the ride does have OTSRs, they are waiting to be attached on whilst they sit in storage, instead of being put on before the trains were shipped?
MatthewR1990 wrote:Very obvious. I was being general. But the cars will be very similar to the above pic I bet. Also does anyone know if there are any other 4x4 lap barred gersts anywhere? And if not, is that what the "new euro fighter" labelling will be about?Boz wrote: From an engineering standpoint guys, it can't be two standard eurofighter cars linked together, as that means you will have 2 pilot cars... suffice to say, that will never work. There is very little we can tell from that image ATM.
But I will say, I find the lack of a telltale OTSR bump in the plastic, rather curious....
Boz said this was unlikely as normally they are shipped with all parts attached but gerst are on site to put them on....Danny wrote: Is there a possibility perhaps that if the ride does have OTSRs, they are waiting to be attached on whilst they sit in storage, instead of being put on before the trains were shipped?
The manufacturer is always on site for any project, during both construction and testing. Besides, any engineer could install the restraints on site, not just the manufacturer. Like I said, It would be VERY unusual for them to have been shipped unattached.TomL wrote:Boz said this was unlikely as normally they are shipped with all parts attached but gerst are on site to put them on....Danny wrote: Is there a possibility perhaps that if the ride does have OTSRs, they are waiting to be attached on whilst they sit in storage, instead of being put on before the trains were shipped?
Unusual, but possible. I am not ruling it still being OTSR just because there is a lack of a OTSR bump - I'm still holding out for lapbars but am going into it with them being OTSR so I am less disappointed if it does turn out to be OTSR. If it does turn out to be lapbars, I will be pleasantly surprised and ecstatic! Here's hoping...Boz wrote:The manufacturer is always on site for any project, during both construction and testing. Besides, any engineer could install the restraints on site, not just the manufacturer. Like I said, It would be VERY unusual for them to have been shipped unattached.TomL wrote:Boz said this was unlikely as normally they are shipped with all parts attached but gerst are on site to put them on....Danny wrote: Is there a possibility perhaps that if the ride does have OTSRs, they are waiting to be attached on whilst they sit in storage, instead of being put on before the trains were shipped?
From my understanding on most coasters (with clear exceptions) the restraints under normal operation don't do much and it's natural forces that hold you in place (not that I would like to test that) and as such lap bars wouldn't be a problem.C0RR3CTED1 wrote: How on earth would they ensure rider safety if the trains do turn out to have lap bars? especially if you had riders who are particularly thin like myself? lol. It would however add a whole lot of fear and thrill to proceedings though..
I remember going on g force at Dayton manor when i just turned 12 and i was rather thin and tall and as uncomfortable as it was it was perfectly safeC0RR3CTED1 wrote: How on earth would they ensure rider safety if the trains do turn out to have lap bars? especially if you had riders who are particularly thin like myself? lol. It would however add a whole lot of fear and thrill to proceedings though..