Verbolten (Project Announcement Fall 2011 Through Opening Discussion August 2012)

[2012Jarrett]

RE: Verbolten

I think if somebody asked a construction worker who wasn't busy when they were testing the ride next they'd tell you. Though I don't know why the park hasn't taken footage of it testing. I'd think it would help build hype for the ride if BG posted a video of that thing barreling down that huge drop into the Rhine. But I'm sure we'll see it test sooner or later.

Also, I just looked at BG's Facebook page and I saw that somebody had taken a picture of three trains, including the blue one. It looks amazing, it's a nice, deep shade of royal blue and I can see it looking very nice in action.

 

[I305Evan]

RE: Verbolten

I see on the facebook page that there are trains testing! Someone there must get video!!!! I can tell because the green train is running down the final brake run and the red is leaving!!!!

edit: false call

 

[Ghost of Pretzel Kaiser]

RE: Verbolten

There is no testing going on today.

 

[Crackel]

RE: Verbolten

The Back of the yellow train does NOT say Larry Giles. However, I could not see the front.

 

[I305Evan]

RE: Verbolten

There is no testing going on today.

credit:Busch Gardens facebook
Had to have some type of testing going on if the train is in this position...

 

[Crackel]

RE: Verbolten

^by how things looked it seemed they were maybe testing this morning and stopped very quickly. It wouldn't surprise me if they start testing when the park closes. They would have atleast pulled the green train in the station I assume.

 

[Ghost of Pretzel Kaiser]

RE: Verbolten

Yes, there was a train in the station with water dummys and one on the track behind it. However, there was no testing going on because people were working on the bridge.

 

[Chrysalis]

RE: Verbolten

I was at the park today and asked the lady who was handling guests questions if they would be testing at all today. She said it was a definite no because testing would "spoil" the ride or something.. Seems like a really stupid reason. If anything, it will build a ton of hype. Also, those trains look sexy as hell.

 

[FAL NR OX]

RE: Verbolten

Well by parking the trains, you can see all of the trains at once instead of looking for them... and I talked to the same girl... said the same thing

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Finally a more narrowed down date!

Well "Late Spring" has generally meant the Friday before Memorial day

 

[Ghost of Pretzel Kaiser]

RE: Verbolten

Are you guys kidding? The park hid nothing from view, you could even see the themeing inside the queue. It certainly built up a lot of hype for me. That being said, they could not have tested because there were workers on the themed bridge. There is no way they would test while they were doing that.

 

[Crackel]

RE: Verbolten

They were painting today. The track supports were wrapped in plastic. The bridge supports were not however. While on lochness at about 2:30 i noticed the front of the bridge, like the frame, had been painted to match the track

 

[Party Rocker]

RE: Verbolten

Well I guess I need to start saying 75% sure, lol, yeah no testing going on today, but I love the two fake cars they have sitting out as props. They look amazing! The whole area is just looking good. The yellow car does say Larry Giles on the front and something different on the back, but all the other trains have the same front and back license plates. I think Larry didn't want too much attention

 

[BGjames]

RE: Verbolten

im glad the yellow one doesnt say larry giles. i knew that wasnt right. in case anyone is wondering what it says, it says bri dgout referring to the broken bridge of course. and the blue one says blk 4st

 

[Youngster Joey]

RE: Verbolten

Well I guess I need to start saying 75% sure, lol, yeah no testing going on today, but I love the two fake cars they have sitting out as props. They look amazing! The whole area is just looking good. The yellow car does say Larry Giles on the front and something different on the back, but all the other trains have the same front and back license plates. I think Larry didn't want too much attention

im glad the yellow one doesnt say larry giles. i knew that wasnt right. in case anyone is wondering what it says, it says bri dgout referring to the broken bridge of course. and the blue one says blk 4st

Why so many conflicting reports. Let's just wait for good pics from the park of both sides.

 

[BGjames]

RE: Verbolten

Well I guess I need to start saying 75% sure, lol, yeah no testing going on today, but I love the two fake cars they have sitting out as props. They look amazing! The whole area is just looking good. The yellow car does say Larry Giles on the front and something different on the back, but all the other trains have the same front and back license plates. I think Larry didn't want too much attention

im glad the yellow one doesnt say larry giles. i knew that wasnt right. in case anyone is wondering what it says, it says bri dgout referring to the broken bridge of course. and the blue one says blk 4st

Why so many conflicting reports. Let's just wait for good pics from the park of both sides.

theres good pics on tpr if you care to check. http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=51838&start=4300

 

[Gavin]

RE: Verbolten

Uhhhgggggg, they really need to do something about those "levitating" or "floating" footers (final turn, before the brake run). Reminds me of a horrible RCT recreation.

 

[pandorazboxx]

RE: Verbolten

So, to clarify, yellow train does not say Larry Giles anymore on either end.

 

[Zachary]

RE: Verbolten

More soon.

 

[BGWfan]

RE: Verbolten

I hope they don't keep that white fencing around the red crashed car. It looks ridiculous. Everything else looks nice though.

 

[Gavin]

RE: Verbolten

MORE FLOATING SUPPORTS!?!?! FAIL.