Lewis. Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Does anybody know the lift hill speeds of Colossus, Inferno, SAW & X? And the water rides too?It's a bit of a silly and pointless question I know, but stuff like this fascinates me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 holtjammy16 Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 I think SAW is 7 - 8mph... I'm not sure if this is correct but I think I heard it somewhere, could've been on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ste193 Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 I don't know if my memory was playing tricks on me but the Colossus chain lift seemed to go incredibly quicker than I thought it used to on my visit today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Mer Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 I don't know if my memory was playing tricks on me but the Colossus chain lift seemed to go incredibly quicker than I thought it used to on my visit todayI don't know how fast it goes but it leaves the station slowly then once the whole train is on the lift it speeds up a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 holtjammy16 Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Speaking of lift hills.Does anyone know why nemesis Inferno and Colossus's chains are going continuously and then speed up when the train comes, but SAW's only starts when the train get's to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 James6 Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 It's just the way the manufacturer chooses to do it.I also think with Saw it's something to do with how the car attaches to the chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ricky Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Don't quote me on this, but I believe Gerstlauer Eurofighters can only attach to the chain at specific points, because of the vertical lift .That is correct, SAW's lift hill is slightly different and has what is known as a dog that comes up behind the train and pulls it up. The car itself doesnt not attach to the chain like Colossus and Nemesis InfernoBTW if anyone is interested in the manufacturing of Gerstlauers look here, I was interested http://www.coastersandmore.de/rides/typhoon/fertigungeng.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 COASTERFRECK Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Speaking of lift hills.Does anyone know why nemesis Inferno and Colossus's chains are going continuously and then speed up when the train comes, but SAW's only starts when the train get's to it?I now why its because Colossus and nemesis inferno are older so they dont have the stop start chain ability like saw the ride and also it depends onthe company that makes the ride and if thorpe origanaly wanted the chains to stop where gerserlator the company beind saw the ride has allways had a stopstart lift hill only on the euro fighter type Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ricky Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 I now why its because Colossus and nemesis inferno are older so they dont have the stop start chain ability like saw the ride and also it depends onthe company that makes the ride and if thorpe origanaly wanted the chains to stop where gerserlator the company beind saw the ride has allways had a stopstart lift hill only on the euro fighter type You do make me laugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 AdamY Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 That link was very interesting, cheers Ricky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 JamesB Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 I know Saw has different speeds on the lift hill depending on where the other car is on the track. One time I had a really slow lift hill and it really added to the suspense, I usually find saws lift hill is far too fast. Its much more fun and gruelling slow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Lewis. Posted September 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 SAWs lift hill has always seemed fast to me, I want a slow lift on it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Marc Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 I know Saw has different speeds on the lift hill depending on where the other car is on the track. One time I had a really slow lift hill and it really added to the suspense, I usually find saws lift hill is far too fast. Its much more fun and gruelling slow!This is more to do with the temperature, I think as the ride warms up, the faster the lift will go till eventually its at full speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 JamesB Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 This is more to do with the temperature, I think as the ride warms up, the faster the lift will go till eventually its at full speed.Ah, that makes more sense! It was first thing in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Luke_A Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Yes, I think that is right about the temperature thing at full speed, however Gerstlauer eurofighters can be set to have different lift hill speeds depending on what point up the lift hill the car is. Typhoon at Bobbejaanland is a good example for the use of this. Inferno's lift hill is also fascinates me, it has a speed sensor so that the motor can speed up so that the train catches to it immediately; if it is going a little too fast (of which in never actually does) then the trim brake at the bottom of the lift will slow it down to a capable speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Marc Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Inferno's lift hill is also fascinates me, it has a speed sensor so that the motor can speed up so that the train catches to it immediately; if it is going a little too fast (of which in never actually does) then the trim brake at the bottom of the lift will slow it down to a capable speed. Yep that's a clever bit of kit! Although unfortunately this can sometimes be the cause of problems in the rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 COASTERFRECK Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 You do make me laugh Thank youcoasterfreck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 millie12 Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 I remember this being answered a long time ago think its 8mph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Does anybody know the lift hill speeds of Colossus, Inferno, SAW & X? And the water rides too?It's a bit of a silly and pointless question I know, but stuff like this fascinates me
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