Project 2022: Pantheon

[GrandpaD]

Yeah, pretty sure those LSMs become braking magnets if the switch fails. While the MMXX train will be going at a faster clip than Hagrid, there's still a lot more time for that switch to fail in place. I wonder if there's redundancy in the switch mechanism?

 

[snowman6996]

Is there 1 supplier for LSMs or does each company manufacture their own?

 

[BGWnut]

I wonder if there's redundancy in the switch mechanism?

If I had to guess I would assume it's built in such a way that if it fails it locks into the position where the first launch can enter the halfpipe area. This is just a guess because this seems like the safer option since they can then use the LSMs as a brake. Otherwise you have the potential to have a car coming at the switch without the switch being in place.

 

[ControlsEE]

Is there 1 supplier for LSMs or does each company manufacture their own?

There are a few suppliers. Intamin makes their own and also sells stators to other companies. I can't remember the name they sell them under, but it is like IntaLIM or something cheesy like that. Verbolten has these and I remember seeing the sticker on a stator years ago. Premiere, I believe, makes their own, and there is a small company called Velocity Magnetics in PA that also makes them, well, at least they made them for Lighting Rod, but after that ride's troubles, I am not sure if they are continuing production.

 

[GrandpaD]

You misunderstood my question @BGWnut . I'm aware the LSMs turn into but magnetic brakes. I meant if the hydraulics running the switch fails, is there back up hydraulics that kick in to control the switch? Like in airplanes, a redundancy for safety.

 

[madmax]

A roll back when the track doesn’t switch would be legendary.

 

[warfelg]

A roll back when the track doesn’t switch would be legendary.

No it wouldn't. It would be a horrible horrifying thing.

 

[GrandpaD]

And also common sense says it won't be possible.

 

[BGWnut]

You misunderstood my question @BGWnut . I'm aware the LSMs turn into but magnetic brakes. I meant if the hydraulics running the switch fails, is there back up hydraulics that kick in to control the switch? Like in airplanes, a redundancy for safety.

Perhaps I did. What I was trying to say that I'm sure there is multiple redundancies but I would assume the mechanism is designed in such a way that the default position is the position that allows it to enter the halfpipe portion if there is a failure for the hydraulics

 

[warfelg]

And also common sense says it won't be possible.

I mean theoretically it's possible, however improbable it is.

 

[GrandpaD]

I mean theoretically it's possible, however improbable it is.

You're probably right.

 

[warfelg]

You're probably right.

Power goes out, the trim on the train falls off, backup generators fail, and switch track doesn't engage. There's your improbable situation. LOL. Which will never happen.

 

[GrandpaD]

The Aristocrats!

 

[b.mac]

Oh btw, MMXX will have a sibling opening alongside it in 2020 if what I'm hearing is correct.

 

[Jahrules]

MMXX II? (That is to be read MMXX the second)

 

[GrandpaD]

I think that's MMXX²

 

[Zachary]

There are orange utility markers in Festa now near the doomed face painting booth. Tons of additional flags throughout Festa Field as well.

 

[madmax]

Oh btw, MMXX will have a sibling opening alongside it in 2020 if what I'm hearing is correct.

I’m guessing it’s a shop in that area

 

[b.mac]

You're completely misunderstanding what I'm saying, but yeah I will be shocked if there's no shop for souvenirs with this ride.

 

[warfelg]

Are you talking a kiddie version?