FamousAmos wrote:No, I meant how there is an entire maintenance and back area adjacent to the coaster.
???? - New Coaster - (9/6/16) According to a rumor sent our way Alan Schilke and Fred Grubb from Rocky Mountain Coasters were spotted at Kennywood over the holiday weekend. Kind of sounds like RMC may be pitching a new coaster design to Kennywood for their next project, but for those concerned, I really don't think Kennywood would ever convert any of their existing wooden classic coasters to hybrid machines.
Edwardo wrote:I will go on record and say Mean Streak conversion for 2018.
At least 2 RMCs in that part of the country for 2018 should be nice.
Replaces the Kanonen in the final year of a two year redesign of the Balder area. The first year brings the Loke, a 26.5m tall Gyro-Swing that replaces the 13m tall Spinrock. The new area will be a myths and legends theme based on Liseberg's twist of Norse Mythology.
In the mighty shadow of the valkyrie you are chosen for the ultimate challenge. Summon up all your courage and strength, because in order to rise you must first fall. Straight down!
Europe's longest Dive Coaster, with a vertical 50-metre-drop. Just as you are about to go over the edge the ride suddenly pauses. Before you plunge vertically into an underground tunnel at a speed of 105 kph!valkyriafacts.JPG (51.99 KiB) Viewed 5086 times
cwgator wrote:Replaces Kanonen (Intamin Accelerator Coaster)
tarheel1231 wrote:Apparently Pleasure Beach is announcing their 2018 attraction today.
Here's a first look at Blackpool Pleasure Beach's new coaster for 2018 and below a shaking of hands behind the Mack & Thompson Families to confirm the deal
Pleasure Beach will be making a full announcement tomorrow including video but what we know so far is the coaster will have 15 interactions with coasters at the park and have two launches
BLACKPOOL PLEASURE BEACH ANNOUNCES NEW £16.25M ROLLERCOASTER
Blackpool Pleasure Beach has announced it is to build a new £16.25m rollercoaster. It will be the UK’s first ever with a double-launch – an advanced technology that gives the roller coaster two powerful thrusts of acceleration during the ride. ‘Construction 2018’ will feature the most number of interactions in the world with 15 interactions involving five different rides and two tunnels.
The ride is being manufactured by Mack Rides at their world-class factory in Waldkirch, Germany, utilising the latest state-of-the-art engineering processes, including laser beam technology for extreme accuracy. The ride will open in Spring 2018.
A double launch will see thrill seekers propelled forward at high speed not only at the start of the ride, but also at a second point half way through the two and a half minute experience. Riders will experience the same levels of G force as felt by the driver of a Formula 1 car. The launch of the ride features acceleration which is 4 times that experienced in a Lamborghini Gallardo.
Construction 2018 will reach heights of 88.5ft with drops of up to 82ft. It will interact with five other Blackpool Pleasure Beach rides including the iconic Big One, Steeplechase, Big Dipper, Pleasure Beach Express and the Grand Prix.
Over 44,800 hours have been invested in the development to date with that number expected to treble ahead of completion.
Speaking on the announcement Deputy Managing Director of Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Nick Thompson, comments: “We have been working on this concept for five years now and are delighted to be able share news of our plans.
“Construction 2018 will be fast, adrenaline fuelled and exhilarating but also smooth and comfortable – an entirely new ride experience. It sees a significant investment in Blackpool Pleasure Beach. We expect to see thrill seekers flock to the park to experience this UK ride first.”
Blackpool Pleasure Beach's Managing Director, Amanda Thompson OBE, adds: “Construction 2018 follows in the long tradition we have at Blackpool Pleasure Beach of investing in fantastic rides and bringing first of their kind rollercoasters to the UK. Blackpool Pleasure Beach, the world’s most ride intensive amusement park, is home to the UK’s first looping coaster, Revolution, and, at the time it was built, the world’s tallest and fastest rollercoaster, The Big One, plus many more thrilling rides. I’m delighted to be able to continue this tradition and bring such a thrilling ride to the UK.”
Construction 2018 brings together the Thompson and Mack families, owners of Blackpool Pleasure Beach and leading manufacturer of amusement park attractions, Mack Factory respectively.
The development is the biggest of its kind in recent years and cements Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s position as one of the UK’s leading amusement parks.
Key Ride Facts
Total Length – 1.14 KM
Ride time - Approx 161s
Max Height – 88.5ft
Height of Drops – 82ft
Max Speed – 80 KM/H
Max Acceleration (Verticle) – 4.3G
Trains - 3
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