Hulk Trains Scrapped

[raven]

We don't know how exactly the new trains are different. They could very well weigh more. The insiders might now, but they haven't given any details as far as I'm aware.

I'd be interested in finding it online when someone finds it, for my own techie-nerdy-coaster mind.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Kinda sounds like they are hiding something more serious to me. Possible cracks to the old track? Coasters getting entirely new trains isn't uncommon. Cedar Point swapped stand-up trains on Mantis to floor-less trains then repainted the track and renamed the ride. Other coaster receive similar treatment to keep things fresh but it's highly unusual to completely build the exact same track from scratch just to swap out trains. This screams something more was happening.

DL's Space Mountain's new trains are also doubled the weight of the old ones so a new track was inevitable. If Hulk's new trains are energy efficient and smoother it doesn't make much sense. Less energy to propel the trains out of the tunnel = lighter. I'd just like to know the whole story, that's all.

The new trains have onboard audio.

 

[celluloid]

DL's Space Mountain's new trains are also doubled the weight of the old ones so a new track was inevitable. If Hulk's new trains are energy efficient and smoother it doesn't make much sense. Less energy to propel the trains out of the tunnel = lighter. I'd just like to know the whole story, that's all.

Its the launch system changes that will make this an energy efficient investment, not so much the changes to the train.

 

[raven]

Its the launch system changes that will make this an energy efficient investment, not so much the changes to the train.

Is there any official website where this news is coming from? Desperate minds need to know.

 

[A foolish mortal]

Travis Terrell on Twitter just posted these:

A little ant of a man working right inside the launch tube:

 

[wishiwere@wdw]

Is there any official website where this news is coming from? Desperate minds need to know.

Correct. Launch system isn't changing. And Universal is not about to come out and explain the reasons for the tear down / rebuild either but this had to be

Is there any official website where this news is coming from? Desperate minds need to know.

i unfortunately have to keep my mouth shut due to various reasons but this is completely ridiculous. Kudos for keeping your cool.

 

[raven]

Correct. Launch system isn't changing. And Universal is not about to come out and explain the reasons for the tear down / rebuild either but this had to be

i unfortunately have to keep my mouth shut due to various reasons but this is completely ridiculous. Kudos for keeping your cool.

This is exactly what I am talking about. If Uni isn't going to publicly explain the reason for this, speculations will continue.

 

[wishiwere@wdw]

This is exactly what I am talking about. If Uni isn't going to publicly explain the reason for this, speculations will continue.

Very fair point. But considering the circumstances, speculation is sadly the lesser of all evils. I sincerely appreciate their commitment to safety and rider satisfaction. This could have been let go for quite a bit longer (like, a lot longer) as B&M certainly over engineer things so there is nothing to speculate about but rather thank for their overall commitment to their product and safety.

 

[Disneyhead'71]

DL's Space Mountain's new trains are also doubled the weight of the old ones so a new track was inevitable. If Hulk's new trains are energy efficient and smoother it doesn't make much sense. Less energy to propel the trains out of the tunnel = lighter. I'd just like to know the whole story, that's all.

The new trains will be considerably heavier.

 

[danpam1024]

Isn't the queue going to be completely different? Audio DOES make a completely different experience- ever ride Rip Rocket w/o sound- it's pretty meh, ok it's REALLY meh. I hope he still roars- I so miss it- Super Hero Island isn't the same without the roar.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Isn't the queue going to be completely different? Audio DOES make a completely different experience- ever ride Rip Rocket w/o sound- it's pretty meh, ok it's REALLY meh. I hope he still roars- I so miss it- Super Hero Island isn't the same without the roar.

The new track will be filled with sand to dampen the roar so that you can hear the on-board audio.

 

[DisUniversal]

Maybe there's some technicality in the Marvel contract where it somehow benefits them more to rebuild vs refurb?

 

[danpam1024]

Maybe there's some technicality in the Marvel contract where it somehow benefits them more to rebuild vs refurb?

Someone hinted before it COULD be related to a safety issue. IDK what that means, perhaps flawed materials?

 

[lazyboy97o]

Maybe there's some technicality in the Marvel contract where it somehow benefits them more to rebuild vs refurb?

No, nothing from the contract except more proof that Marvel isn't leaving any time soon.

 

[DznyGrlSD]

I have been told that the new heavier trains need beefier track.

Heavier trains = bigger trains = more fluffy people can ride? I HIGHLY doubt that but a girl can hope.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Heavier trains = bigger trains = more fluffy people can ride? I HIGHLY doubt that but a girl can hope.

On-Board Audio = Heavier Trains. As new trains, one would think that Universal would take advantage of advancements that Bolliger & Mabilliard have made in restraint design.

 

[DznyGrlSD]

On-Board Audio = Heavier Trains. As new trains, one would think that Universal would take advantage of advancements that Bolliger & Mabilliard have made in restraint design.

that's my problem with Hulk, after I put on weight I can't get the shoulder harness down far enough over my chest/shoulders

 

[sporadic]

Looks like the final piece of track has been placed - http://blog.universalorlando.com/whats-new/hulk-final-track-piece.
Any rumors on opening dates?

 

[RSoxNo1]

Did the track layout change at all?

 

[Andy_0410]

Did the track layout change at all?

Not at all