Definitely was available, as I have it framed and hanging in my house, and may still be available from one or more of a variety of online vendors. Search for artist Boris Vallejo.
I heard something about the steel life with Nessie. Something about the steel bring too old and needing to be replaced Soon? Any merit to this?
I haven't heard anything but given the parks recent investment in new trains, new paint, and the return of the special effects it seems very doubtful that they shelled out that kind of cash without the expectation of another 5 to 10 years out of her at a minimum.I heard something about the steel life with Nessie. Something about the steel bring too old and needing to be replaced Soon? Any merit to this?
This better mean a "Hulk" / "Python Efteling" treatment, a total retrack while keeping the layout.I heard something about the steel life with Nessie. Something about the steel bring too old and needing to be replaced Soon? Any merit to this?
I'm traveling for work at the moment, but can post a pic when I'm home again this weekend.Hey thanks so much!! Do you have a pic of yours? Would love to see it.
Considering the track is fully welded together, unlike other coasters out there that are bolted together, they would need to fully replace the entire ride including the supports if I am not mistaken; I'm pretty sure the supports are welded directly to the track...
I recall from the tour that Nessie had quiet a long life ahead of her. The joints have so much overlap and she was so overbuilt that the fatigue is not a big consern. Coasters built later used much less overlap, thinner steal, and less welding so have shorter lives.
It's an old Arrow, an all-American (efficiency was not in mind), and the terrain probably intimidated Arrow slightlyIIRC, I dunno if it’s from the tour or a documentary on Arrow...but isn’t there a reason Nessie was so over built compared to other Arrows other than changing building styles?
IIRC, I dunno if it’s from the tour or a documentary on Arrow...but isn’t there a reason Nessie was so over built compared to other Arrows other than changing building styles?
I don't remember where I heard it but I seem to recall Arrow significatly over-built because they were trying to impress and as Gavin said they were in uncharted territory in terms of height and speed, further they were building in a difficult area.
Appears to be, yes. I don’t remember I was 5.from a gondola?
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