mikeymouse
Well-Known Member
The track through Tumbleweed looks a little less wonky than previous.
Once the rockwork/scene installation is complete after track install they will do a clearance pull through and install all the control devices then pull a car through and then cycle empty cars then load water dummies to start cycling the ride - usually....My question is how long it will take for them to start testing trains after the track installation is complete. I personally am eager to see what the new trains will look like.
Is it my turn to say, "Wow, this is coming along fast. Will they open this months ahead of schedule!"? If not, whose turn is it?
I’m really hoping they do. I know they have to install similar track, but the track definitely looks like it’s made to have wooden ties in it. The bars that the wood sits on even look to have holes for the screws maybe.Do the fake wooden tracks come back?
I'm surprised they used wood and not just plastic or another composite made to look like wood to eliminate rotting. They don't have any structural purpose so they could be made out of cardboard if it would hold up outdoors.The new track looks like it has the correct size spaces to fit two wood ties between each pair of metal support beams, same as the old track. That will come much later though, it'll be after they fill back in the rockwork they had to tear out. I'm not sure whether these beams are bolted into the track structure or the rockwork, possibly the latter or both depending on the area. They have actually removed and replaced quite a lot of these wood ties over the years, presumably as they've rotted out. I know it went without some of them when the ride was being neglected heavily (even moreso than recently) in the early 2010s. Pretty sure replacements can even be done overnight.
As for the track color, I also wonder what they intend to do. I believe it's actually possible to paint coaster track even on site after it has been installed. So I suppose that's plausible. That said, it's possible they intend to just let it age naturally and develop a bit of surface grime and rust on its own. Most of the track structure below the rails and connecting crossbeams is going to be covered by the themed elements such as the rockwork. And the supporting crossbeams will also be somewhat offset and obscured by the wooden ties. They could also add some paint and fake weathering on these beams too without issue. We'll see. Things do weather on their own pretty fast in Orlando.
Cardboard and a can of Scotch Guard. Done.I'm surprised they used wood and not just plastic or another composite made to look like wood to eliminate rotting. They don't have any structural purpose so they could be made out of cardboard if it would hold up outdoors.
Wood is cheap, especially if it just needs to sit there out of reach.I'm surprised they used wood and not just plastic or another composite made to look like wood to eliminate rotting. They don't have any structural purpose so they could be made out of cardboard if it would hold up outdoors.
Just one can?Cardboard and a can of Scotch Guard. Done.
Considering there's already mounting points built under the main rail, yes.What's the over/under on the number of railroad ties they install under the tracks
also, still a curious choice they went with black track instead of brown
I wanted to set the line on the number of planks ha like guess the jellybeans in the jarConsidering there's already mounting points built under the main rail, yes.
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212%?Anyone have a guess on the percentage of new track installed?
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