2012 Neuheit: Giant Inverted Boomerang @ Six Flags New England

Screamscape schrieb:

Screamscape sources tell us that the new four-across train from Premier Rides for Goliath has finally arrived on site. The new train is said to look great and is said to be much lighter than the original Vekoma made train, which they hope will solve the most frequent problems that model ride had suffered between the coupling of the lift towers’s catch car and the heavier train. Don’t look for on-ride testing to start until the park closes for the season.

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screamscape.com schrieb:

While SFNE guests await the opening of Goliath, a reader did snap a picture of the new train sitting in the station with the water dummies loaded and ready to ride. While there was hope to have the ride tested and open in time for this holiday weekend, the latest rumor send in does not paint a pretty picture.
According toour source, the new train was seen being taken OFF the rails. While this could just be for some kind of maintenance project, I’m told that there seems to be some kind of issue with the new trains moving too fast for the lift hill catch car. (Of course, the original trains also didn’t play well with the catch cars, so this isn’t entirely a new issue.)
While I suppose they could be trying out a more sticky wheel to try and slow down the train a bit, the more concerning rumor going around is that the old trains may be put back onto the coaster this week instead and the new Premier Rides trains could be sent back for some retooling. Anyone know more?

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