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[Duelist]

Nothing's been sent out yet, but I hear they might start teasing a little more leading up to the announcement. Today they mentioned the 2013 site again on their Facebook and Twitter pages. They've been a lot more reserved about it than DW, but then again, they really haven't needed to say anything to get the whole world talking about SDC. So far this is the top ride of 2013 next to CP's new B&M, but I think this one is more exciting to watch, and will probably be a more exciting ride even. 

Haven't heard anyone else mention a tunnel... if it were able to be spotted from the train I think Swoosh or chadster would have spotted it by now, but there are so many secrets this ride still holds that I am hesitant to make any more speculation as to what it may or may not have. We've only seen about a quarter of the layout so far at best.

They've also got a small ad for the 2013 site in this week's Pathfinder.

[WolfHunter]

This may have already been adressed but has anyone else noticed the part where (riders POV) you twist clockwise 180* and then a 270* ish counter clockwise into a bank? I think I saw that earlier...

[KBCraig]

This may have already been adressed but has anyone else noticed the part where (riders POV) you twist clockwise 180* and then a 270* ish counter clockwise into a bank? I think I saw that earlier...

I don't think anyone used those terms, but yes, we noticed. The "twists" part you mention, are coming out of a right turn, then go into a left turn, at least as far as we can tell from the available photos.

I commented earlier on how very quickly the inversion reverses direction. The g-forces will depend on speed at that point, but if there's any significant forward speed at all, the quick reversal will create a brief but serious -G.

Over-shoulder restraints will definitely be required for strong -G features.

I'm just speculating like everyone else, with the limited information we have.

[shavethewhales]

^What part are you talking about? Is it something that was just built, or are you talking about this thing:



Right now there are really only two elements that we've seen, and both have been widely discussed by enthusiasts for the last month.

I'll bet those turns after the inverted turnaround are coming together by now. Unfortunately I don't know of anyone who is going anytime soon who will post photos. It looks like I may be headed down there the day before the announcement with family, but by the time I get my photos posted we'll probably have all the details.  

[sanddunerider]

I will be at the city next weekend (Sunday 22nd).  Will try to get pics then...

[Duelist]

I will be at the city next weekend (Sunday 22nd).  Will try to get pics then...

We'll be there Fri - Sun as well.

[Grapeslie]

First Clue Posted

https://www.facebook.com/Silverdollarcity/app_6009294086

[MissinTheGreenTrams]

Interesting.....

[Enjoy]

Here is a video that was shot from the train on Monday 7/16/2012.
This footage was not filmed by me, but by Daryl Bertrand.

      Video by Daryl Bertrand  

Below are screen grabs from the video


00:03 - For the Caboose lovers


00:11 - First Element


00:16 - Exit transition of First Element


00:25 - Transition into Airtime Hill after First Element?


00:49 - Lift Hill with Wooden Handrails


00:52 - Some type of element near or over the bottom of the First Drop??? This could be a Hi-Speed Turn


01:11 - Back of Station


01:17 - Bents Construction for return to Station

Thanks Daryl for the footage.

      Video by Daryl Bertrand  

Enjoy

[Ozarks Gal]

"Western Missouri Stagecoach Company"  Why not the Butterfield Stage?

[shavethewhales]

I'm loving the detail they put into the first clue, and those new photos are great.

I'm going to wager a guess that the tiny glimpse of new bents we are seeing is indeed a high-speed 90-degree or more turnaround, but I hate to speculate anything at this point. That twisting is intense coming off the cutback.

[KBCraig]

"The Good Guys Always Win" certainly seems to be a slogan for the ride.

[Enjoy]

Here is one more interesting image to get the creative juices flowing while we wait for an official update. I enlarged one of the still images from the video by 200% to show detail. This image was taken directly under the lift looking toward the first drop area.

Is this structure going to give us a "head-chopper" effect during the first drop while the train is at full speed? The structure appears to be either directly over the valley of the first drop or right beside it.


00:52 - Possible "head-chopper" enlarged 200%

It is hard to know for sure by the unpredictable nature of this coaster so far, but I would say there is a good possibility for it. What do you think?

[MissinTheGreenTrams]

Okay so the lady in the letter is heading west. So that got me ta thinking.....is the lift hill facing west? That would be a neat detail to me anyway.

[Wildfire]

Yes it faces west