News Project 2026: Quantum Accelerator (Intamin Multi-Launch Straddle Coaster)
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Discount on unused DarKoaster materials.
The renders show these weird fan propeller things which would stand out more to me if there was another color to this ride than BROWN. Also idk where there are LSMs on this the renders show tire drives for both launches.
Ah, it'll be interesting to see how different the trains are compared to the tire driven counterparts, then.
Oh, wait, that's a super interesting point. All of the jet ski/ATV straddles are drive tires, right? The only Intamin LSM straddle is Zokkon, right? Another Intamin straddle coaster that features "futuristic motor bike"-style trains...
If this thing is running Zokkon trains, I'm substantially more excited than I already was...
LSMs would certainly be a surprise! Though if we're really dissecting it, I'm more inclined to believe the press release is incorrect; rather than the details in the animation being wrong. Having the animation have custom modeled drive tires and themed SEAS-gen Straddle coaster trains, just for them to be entirely different, would be unusual IMO.
The plans that Parkfans acquired have the same tire-looking symbol for the launches, the station track, and the maintenance bay. LSMs aren't used for station or maintenance track, so there'd be two different symbols if LSMs were used. Additionally, the animation shows the standard family straddle trains which have never been LSM launched. They definitely messed up that press release.
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Joining this thread to yap about what I always do, height requirements. Not sure if this is just something determined after testing but I'm noticing no max height limit here (unlike DarKoaster). SFNE is notoriously harsh on taller riders, I missed out on Superman on my only visit last year.
Six Flags has always been more strict with max heights than CF. I'm wondering if Six Flags (former CF) execs have decided to abandon the strictness at legacy SF parks. Or maybe I'm just hoping. I heard Superman may get new trains and I would absolutely love it if they removed the max height on that. They already did with El Toro and none of the new additions seem to have them. We'll see! I'm hopeful though. If SEAS is going all in on not adding any new coasters I can ride, I'd like to see Six Flags do the opposite.
EDIT: Not to mention Flash doesn't have one. Modern Vekomas can be iffy.
Six Flags has always been more strict with max heights than CF. I'm wondering if Six Flags (former CF) execs have decided to abandon the strictness at legacy SF parks. Or maybe I'm just hoping. I heard Superman may get new trains and I would absolutely love it if they removed the max height on that. They already did with El Toro and none of the new additions seem to have them. We'll see! I'm hopeful though. If SEAS is going all in on not adding any new coasters I can ride, I'd like to see Six Flags do the opposite.
EDIT: Not to mention Flash doesn't have one. Modern Vekomas can be iffy.
I saw someone on Reddit claim that part of the reason it is a tire “straddle” launch is that SFNE’s power grid cannot handle LSM launches. Could I get a check on that?
And if I’m being honest, this is cool, but I kidna wish we got a thrill coaster in this spot, even if it did fill holes. I hope we get one sooner rather than later, but with the current theme park industry climate/family coaster boom, the way new six flags corp’s spending is looking out, and lack of space without removing something, i unfortunately think this is our last new big ride for a while
And if I’m being honest, this is cool, but I kidna wish we got a thrill coaster in this spot, even if it did fill holes. I hope we get one sooner rather than later, but with the current theme park industry climate/family coaster boom, the way new six flags corp’s spending is looking out, and lack of space without removing something, i unfortunately think this is our last new big ride for a while
I have no clue on that first part. If true, that may have impacted the choice of ride from the start, but what I do know is that Straddle coaster's default launch system is drive tires. It's probably just that simple.
(I know Hagrid & Zokkon use LSMs, but that's a different tier of ride IMO)
(I know Hagrid & Zokkon use LSMs, but that's a different tier of ride IMO)
Tire launches also have fairly high peak power draws. No matter the method of launch, the total ammount energy needed does not change (ignoring friction, energy wasted as heat, and other ineffeciencies). If the local power grid cannot handle the large power spikes of a launched coaster, the issue can be solved with a local energy accumulator. For example, Thunderbird at Holiday World uses two 24,000 pound flywheels for their flywheel energy storage.
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If that is true about SFNE not being able to have LSM launches then it probably would've more marketable to add a Hot Racer.
Nice progress is being made on Quantum Accelerator! According to presenters at this year's ACE Great Nor' Easter event, Quantum Accelerator should be open to the public in early summer. Additionally, some exciting news for the rest of the park. Superman's empty "box row" which formerly housed the equipment for on board audio will see seats restored this season! Additionally, Swiss Family Toboggan water slide will be repainted along with other similar park improvements. Lastly, and sadly, but to be expected, the park's Huss Frisbee "Tomahawk" has been confirmed for removal this year!
Credit: Six Flags New England
Credit: Six Flags New England
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This place has such high potential. I’d love to see it reverted back to Riverside Park and given a massive Cedar Fair overhaul
Agreed 100% on renaming back Riverside Park. And then un-RMC the Cyclone and turn it back into the epic actually wooden coaster it once was and should have been years later (but wasn’t).
Why would you un-RMC a great ride when you could spend less money to revive the actual existing wooden coaster next to it?