Apollo's Chariot
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RUSSGREG29 said:Whoa! I actually haven't heard about this (idk how). Sounds exciting can't wait
You realize there's an entire thread and multiple blog post among other things.....
Myself and some others had a lengthy conversation with him today about this and other things. I'll sum up the conversation with one word....'Bullshit'Alpenghöst said:
That's funny, I was there on Friday around 2 PM and got to this ride around 3:30, hardly anyone was in line for it. I had no idea it was closed.
Keep in mind I'm still fresh back on the forums and I usually always am on KDDavid said:RUSSGREG29 said:Whoa! I actually haven't heard about this (idk how). Sounds exciting can't wait
You realize there's an entire thread and multiple blog post among other things.....
On Thursday night this week while riding Apollo's Chariot around 7 pm, there were 2 deer within 5 feet of the track at the bottom of the third hill just before the turn around to come back. There is a portion of track that is very close to the ground in this section and the coaster car could have hit the deer. I thought that there are fences in this section to prevent the deer from coming in. Very dangerous.
I'm sure they'd learn quite quickly not to stand too close... Just like the geese did.
Deer often get close to the rides. I've seen quite a few at BGW, especially by the second lift at Loch Ness. There are always fences within a few feet of the ride when it to within or beneath ground level. These are called danger areas, and you won't find any roller coasters without them. Either you didn't see the fence, or the ground wasn't as close as it appeared. I can't recall what the exact area you're mentioning looks like, but the deer and the ride are definitely not in any danger.
Apollo's Chariot is amazing, this is the only coaster where I won't mind doing a marathon on it. A fresh coat of paint would be nice though.
Has anyone else noticed it isn't buttery smooth this year, unlike last season's when it has rivaled even Griffin's smoothness. It makes me said, because even the front row isn't #buttery.
No, I haven't really noticed it, but I've only rode it a few times this year. Also, I have never heard a coaster's smoothness compared to or described as "buttery." That honestly made me laugh. But I've always felt like AC never aged when it came to its smoothness, or butteryness. But maybe this is it's year of pain...TrevorBondi said:Has anyone else noticed it isn't buttery smooth this year, unlike last season's when it has rivaled even Griffin's smoothness. It makes me said, because even the front row isn't #buttery.
Yea, I was really surprised when I went for the first time in April, the butter was mostly gone . I don't understand why its possible for B&Ms that were once buttery to become rattly? Can anyone elaborate why this happens? Couldn't they replace wheels/tighten the bolts on the trains and have it running smoothly again? Does it have something to do with the track wearing out or is it all train-side where if they got brand new trains it would run as buttery as it once was?
Sorry for these questions pertaining to Apollo's butter.
. I don't understand why its possible for B&Ms that were once buttery to become rattly? Can anyone elaborate why this happens? Couldn't they replace wheels/tighten the bolts on the trains and have it running smoothly again? Does it have something to do with the track wearing out or is it all train-side where if they got brand new trains it would run as buttery as it once was? Sorry for these questions pertaining to Apollo's butter.
We were there Monday riding it and the bumpy rides were on empty trains. The smoother rides were on full trains.
Just rode it 3 times. Mostly emtpy trains, and we got to stay in our seats as it was a walk on. Definitely a little more rattly than usual, but not too bad. Still hoping maintenance can up the butter over the off season.
All of the rides (maybe aside from Loch Ness Monster) have felt different to me this year. All of them seem to use the brake runs and/or trims full on. Griffon and Verbolten are the most noticeable in this case. Griffon comes almost to a full stop on the MCBR (before the second drop). Verbolten also stalls while on the bridge.
I don't know what the reason is behind this. Is it possible that the park is trying to save on maintenance? I don't know if this makes sense, but do the brakes cost significantly more/less money to maintain than anything else?
I don't know what the reason is behind this. Is it possible that the park is trying to save on maintenance? I don't know if this makes sense, but do the brakes cost significantly more/less money to maintain than anything else?