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Let's hope that's all it takes! I'm sure Busch built some time into their schedule for some set backs - with every coaster there is probably a little bit of failure in some parts (there are a lot of pieces that go into this type of thing). I think that if it is just a small fix (1-2 weeks), they will open on time.

I think I might go to the park today to see what is going on (if anything). I'll try to get info out of the people in front or construction workers that are coming out.
 
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Atlantis said:
Party Rocker said:
I only said they could get it in a week or two, it will take longer to replace.

You are completely underestimating the fabrication process.

Darnit, I forgot that! Thanks! I'm guessing four weeks now, and that's a problem. If the support and track are damaged, I think we're definitely going to see a delayed opening, unfortunately.
 
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^I truly hope it opens in May or the first week of June so it's open when I'm there, but more important than my selfish desire to ride this when I have one day at BGW for the next couple of years is the safety of the worker who was hurt. Thoughts go out to him and his family
 
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I am going to the park this evening for a few hours. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas about if I can gather more information out of somebody? Lemme know.
 
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^ Not sure. The park is trying really hard to keep people who know quiet. You probably won't get any answers.

Huge update made to the front page post: http://bgwfans.com/?p=1825 Hopefully the new explanation helps some.
 
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@ RocketChk I posted my statement on here for a reason for the VIP event people who have never been to one will be the first to say "Oh its nothing" but people who have been to one know its very nice and like you said and honor to even be chosen to go. @ Everyoneelse- Anyway I'm done with this site why even start a Verbolten thread up if you don't care about anything about Verbolten or any events for Verbolten. I was going to tell information about the event and pictures but I know I don't need to waste my time with this site. It seems you have to be in a certain "clique" to be able to post on here without it being removed or edited. You might as well drop the thread now since everyone knows so much about Verbolten and was the creator. Let's see if this will be ignored :sleepy:

BOOM!
 
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Swiftman said:
Huge update made to the front page post: http://bgwfans.com/?p=1825 Hopefully the new explanation helps some.

"Anyway, the train (at the bottom of the first drop) was rigged up to straps which attached to a cable that ran through a pulley above the first drop and then down to the winch truck which was located right next to the track at the base of the helix. Right as the train was about to crest the hill, the straps that attached the cable to the train snapped and the train rolled down the first drop, through the first turn, and down to the helix where it hit the winch truck throwing the man away from the truck and shoving the truck into a nearby support. "

If that is the case then why in the world was that winch truck in the path of the train?!?!
 
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Unagi said:
If that is the case then why in the world was that winch truck in the path of the train?!?!

It wouldn't have been if the strap didn't snap. Also, in the middle of that helix is really the only place for the truck to be- space is very limited.
 
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Unagi, your question is valid. Its the same one I asked earlier. You mean to tell me there is no policy for keeping objects (vehicles, etc) out of the umbrella of a train while testing is ongoing? That's amazing to me! Even if they weren't expecting the train to roll that direction, it seems safety would dictate to leave the necesary space JUST IN CASE.

PS: Wussup with yclayborne? Wow!
 
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Tekalion said:
Unagi, your question is valid. Its the same one I asked earlier. You mean to tell me there is no policy for keeping objects (vehicles, etc) out of the umbrella of a train while testing is ongoing? That's amazing to me! Even if they weren't expecting the train to roll that direction, it seems safety would dictate to leave the necesary space JUST IN CASE.

Agreed. Even if the train wasn't suppose to go in that direction they should've had safety procedures in place. Seems like a careless mistake and a costly one at that!
 
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So I was thinking....There isn't space in the middle of the helix for a truck of any size. Impact must have been at the banking transition before it goes up the helix.
 
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If the truck was able to hit a support when it got hit. That describes how much space there actually was in there. The truck was RIGHT next or a couple of feet away from the support. With the building in such a heavy theming there is construction equipment laying around and pieces of theming and the actual ride its self. Something arre just not planned and somethings are planned to where you just have to hope for the best.
 
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2012Jarrett said:
This is starting to sound like Mach Tower, unfortunately, although I don't blame Zierer for this. I'm guessing it'll take a minimum of two weeks to fix this; one for Zierer to ship the support and track piece to Williamsburg, one to install them.

Not to mention the subsequent invistigation by OSHA, insurance companies, Sea World Parks and various attorneys. I'm thinking mid to late June at the earliest.
 
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2012Jarrett said:
Atlantis said:
Party Rocker said:
I only said they could get it in a week or two, it will take longer to replace.

You are completely underestimating the fabrication process.

Darnit, I forgot that! Thanks! I'm guessing four weeks now, and that's a problem. If the support and track are damaged, I think we're definitely going to see a delayed opening, unfortunately.

If they do have to replace track and supports then there will definitely be a delayed opening. However I don't think the delay would be too long. Remember, Zierer uses the same company as Intamin for track fabrication. Maverick was delayed only for two weeks while they were waiting on three track pieces to replace the heartline roll with an s-curve.
 
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