February 20, 201213 yr comment_132333 A lot of the problems are as has been mentioned related to on and off loading. What they don't seem to check in winter testing are the restraint systems, which trip the ride out if not secured properly or if a faulty micro switch is present. They just keep the water dummies secured and send the coaster round and round. If anything will cause some serious delays, it will be to do with the restraints!
February 20, 201213 yr comment_132338 Let's get this straight people: this is a B&M. The restraints won't break. Don't let's be silly.End.
February 20, 201213 yr comment_132339 Because Inferno didnt spend a week at the top if its lift hill in its first year or have / still have continuous shut-downs when it rains because of a design flaw? I'm sure The Swarm will be fine, at the same time I wouldnt assume it will run flawless because its a B&M.
February 20, 201213 yr comment_132340 I'm sorry, but exactly WHY would the staff NOT check the restraint systems during testing?That's just a silly statement to make, of COURSE they would... Testing a ride involves checking every aspect of it, and the water dummies aren't always going to be sitting in the train all the time are they?This is a B&M, not some dodgy Mauer Sohne Spinner lapbar or an Intamin... I would expect any breakdowns to be minimal and staff to be relatively prepared for opening weekend... I don't think Raptor suffered any severe problems, and whilst the restraints are akin to Air in design, the actual system is pretty normal and just as simple as Inferno or Blivvy's... So no problems there...DO NOT PANIC! They won't make the same mistake with Saw because a B&M's throughput doesn't need to be pushed to be of a decent level...EDIT - ^That's a common theme amongst all Inverts though, cos of all the oil and stuff... Sometimes a completely enclosed casing is just not possible in the design phase of it all due to maintenance and ease of access... Sometimes decisions have to be made in how to ensure certain aspects can be done quickly and simply...Swarm however will run MUCH better than Stealth and Saw did in their opening seasons... Mainly as it doesn't need to push hard for throughputs or attempt to blow itself up...
February 20, 201213 yr comment_132344 Btw - both mentions of B&M problems here (inferno lifthill and air restraints) are down to consign, and not down to B&M.There's a lovely article about consign on one of the towers enthusiast websites. They talk about the difficulties they got to get Air working. It's all about their proxy sensors, and what methods they use to ensure the ride is picking up the right things etc.I althought thought Raptor/Swarm etc had the same restraints as air - in that they lock into the side with holes? Or is it retro B&M style locking mechanism? In any case, these shouldn't affect the ride too much anymore.Plus they'll naturally test the restraints. If anything, the staff will be opening and closing them a hell of a lot just getting used to the ride during training pre-opening.
February 20, 201213 yr comment_132346 Wing-Riders have old style locking systems with the Air style vests. Gives you an essence of freedom and it isn't overly complicated.
February 20, 201213 yr comment_132404 Does anyone want to know a fun fact?The SWARM has had 1200 dispatched trains so far.How many shutdowns? One, when the air gates tripped out.Boom.Sounds good, let's just hope it doesn't have a catastrophic failure on opening day then!
February 20, 201213 yr comment_132405 Cor! I'm in some dire need for some gravy. Anyway, being serious that is some impressive stuff. Can't wait to ride the swarm on the 23rd.
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