This has been a great week for those fascinated by coaster testing! Only a few days after Texas Giant’s testing, theparks.it posted a video of Gardaland’s B&M prototype, Raptor, testing with a full train. Although Raptor’s layout might not be the...
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Gardaland’s X-Raptor construction update
Gardaland’s X-Raptor construction is well underway. ParksMania.it posted the following construction update video to catch us up on the prototype Bolliger and Mabillard coaster’s progression. The video contains English subtitles. The ride stands about 98 feet tall and will flip...
Continue reading...Green Lantern pieces arrive at Great Adventure
Earthy green pieces of B&M track, soon to be Green Lantern, have arrived at Six Flags Great Adventure. Coaster Fusion has posted some great shots of the newly-painted coaster track. The standup coaster formerly known as Chang at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom will...
Continue reading...B&M prototype to open at Gardaland in 2011
B&M will open a new prototype coaster at Gardaland in 2011 temporarily named “X-Raptor.” As seen in the rendering above, the seats will be situated on the sides of the track, similar to rides such as X2 and Furius Baco....
Continue reading...Compact Coaster: Tivoli’s Dæmonen
One thing that will get me interested in a coaster is if it is situated in a compact space. I find it fascinating how a rollercoaster can often be squeezed into a small plot of land or worked into the surroundings of...
Continue reading...Midwest Mania, Part III: Kings Island
We continue our journey across the midwest as we make a stop at Kings Island in Ohio! The park is home to the new B&M hyper, Diamondback, Firehawk, The Beast, and many other top notch rides. This gallery features nearly...
Continue reading...Trip Report: Six Flags over Georgia
Coaster101 recently returned from a trip to Six Flags over Georgia, one of the original Six Flags parks. The park features Goliath, Batman: The Ride, A good sign that we didn’t get too lost on our 10 hour overnight drive....
Continue reading...Intimidator, Carowinds 2010 coaster
Carowinds announced today plans for their largest investment ever made to open in 2010 – Intimidator, a B&M hyper with a height of 232 feet and speeds of 75 mph. You can read the press release below. CHARLOTTE, N.C.,...
Continue reading...Dorney Park Photo Gallery
Forum member Kennywood Racer brought us back some pictures from his recent trip to Dorney Park. You can view the gallery below.
Continue reading...Manta Opening Photos
Manta, a B&M Flyer recently opened at Seaworld Orlando and Nick Chandler got us some great shots of the new ride in action.
Continue reading...Georgia’s Goliath Opening Photos
Mark Cross was kind enough to allow us to use some of his photos from Goliath’s recent opening at Six Flags over Georgia. It’s an impressive coaster!
Continue reading...Patriot coming to Worlds of Fun in 2006
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The American Dream becomes the American Scream at Worlds of Fun for thrill seekers grasped in the clutches of the new PATRIOT roller coaster. In spring 2006, guests at Worlds of Fun amusement park in Kansas...
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