General Carowinds discussion
By TheSeaWhippet
#21088
I just got a media invite to Ghost Town's ribbon-cutting-grand-opening ceremony set for June 11, which WAS the day the Red Hanger Cliff Devil was supposed to re-open.

But now ...


" The opening of Cliffhanger Rollercoaster, previously known as the Red Devil, is now scheduled to open June 21. This one-of-a-kind roller coaster has a custom-built train on it. Although there are trains that could have been purchased “off the shelf” that are readily available, Ghost Town’s roller coaster will feature all new components and a completely new, one-of-a-kind train that has open-air cars and custom seats. There is not a train on a roller coaster like it in the world. Ghost Town has decided to delay the coaster’s opening in order to have adequate run-time and testing for the brand-new train. “We will not compromise the safety of our guests,” states Cordier, and ride enthusiasts will certainly appreciate the extra efforts made to make the Cliffhanger better than ever. Aside from the train, the Cliffhanger is so unique because the station (where guests enter and exit the ride) is built higher than the loop. Riders experience the loop within 7 seconds of beginning the ride! ? "



-S <_<
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By Chris
#21089
I like the sound of these new trains! Now, I just hope they won't have over the shoulder restraints.
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By swampfox43
#21090
FSUNolez06 wrote: Now, I just hope they won't have over the shoulder restraints.

^ DITTO!

OTSR would make these one-of-a-kind trains pretty sucky, IMO.

Hey, maybe they're gonna use the old Silver Bullet trains!
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By bgwfreak
#21091
*imagines the Silver Bullet trains flying off the mountain*

Somehow I think the 21st will come and go as well.

Most parks take at least 2 weeks to test out new trains, don't they? Maybe that only applies to new coasters.

Bummer though. I was planning on going up on the 19th.

Might have to do it on the 23rd.
By Dukeis#1
#21093
As far as I'm concerned, they can take as long as they like with Red Devil...uhhh Cliff Hanger. I'm just happy that the park itself is open again!

B)
By Jubilee
#21095
Well I haven't decided if i think that the new trains will have the OTSR....I hope they don't but with the words open air cars it makes me think that there will be no sides to the cars and therefor it has more of a chance at having the awful things.