General Carowinds discussion
By jdkiser74
#64705
Earlier today I reported seeing track pieces being place on supports, I looked again this afternoon and the pieces that they put in look white did anybody else see that or was it just me?
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By tarheel1231
#64709
They got 2 pieces in! Definitely a good sign! I remember going to SCarowinds on Friday night. I had a hard time picturing how massive it would be, how it could dwarf Intimidator which is already quite massive. I hope I'm not jinxing anything, but I think the break run could be finished by the end of the week. :D
By jdkiser74
#64710
I could be wrong but looking at the webcam today I think they put in the other straight piece before the loading station and 2 of the curve pieces after the break run. Looking at the pieces that they have put in I did not realize the added catwalks that were attached to them...no wonder this section of the track has taken a little longer.
By jdkiser74
#64711
tarheel1231 I'll do you one better than that...as long as there are no more hold ups and considering what was done today we my possibly see some portion of the lift hill by the end of the season.....oh no I went a jinxed it. :lolno:
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By Sean978
#64712
Sorry to be "That Guy", but its been killing me lately. It's brake run, not break run. The train is stopping, not taking a rest.
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By DavidW
#64715
Update for yesterday:
Looks like 3 pieces of track installed. Link to gallery
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(best if you open the pic in a new tab)
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By arby
#64718
Tawny71 wrote:
FamousAmos wrote:^^ I have something for you.
Arby, I hope you don't mind if I re-post this link here:
http://www.tarheelcamper.com/2014/09/sc ... ssic-2014/

It's a great read/look through.


I'm sure he doesn't care. He shared it in the Coaster Classic thread right after the event.

Arby is cool like that. :)


Yeah, I don't mind at all. I'm a big fan of Carowinds Connection as it is the primary coaster forum site that I visit.

Sorry, October has been a super busy month for me so I haven't been around much. :(
Last edited by arby on October 21st, 2014, 12:26 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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By FamousAmos
#64719
October is always a busy month for me every year. I will be going to Busch Gardens Williamsburg this weekend. And next weekend I will be going to Carowinds. Will any of you guys be at the park on that day (November 1st). We can have a little meet-and-greet like we did on August 21st.
Anywho, This will be a long winter...

Also, I may have a reason as to why there is no webcam facing towards the front entrance.
One, perhaps the park didn't want to upset anyone who may be watching the demolition (as if no one is upset already :lol: ).
Two, there will be a few surprises. That I am sure of :mrgreen:
Three, maybe they just don't want a webcam there.

Also, about the recent track installation...
The new sections have the catwalk on them. That causes one side of the track to weigh more than the other (yeah I'm captain obvious). The track must be at the correct angle on the ground, then raised into place. This process will be the same for the lift hill and Brake-Run.
But anyway.
Have a great day!
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