TNT - Could it ever be expanded?

[okiebluegrass]

I know I am in the minority here, but I wouldn't change a thing about ThuNderaTion! Perhaps a fresh coat of paint, and a little sprucing up. Yes, the final drop is a little tame, but it adds to the character of the ride. If anything, I wish they would plant more trees around the east side of the ride to hide the employee parking lot

Not going to happen, but I wish I could ride it backwards like we used to.

[Thunderation]

Didn't Thunderation have a storyline or something of the sort when it opened?

[Swoosh]

I know I am in the minority here, but I wouldn't change a thing about ThuNderaTion! Perhaps a fresh coat of paint, and a little sprucing up. Yes, the final drop is a little tame, but it adds to the character of the ride. If anything, I wish they would plant more trees around the east side of the ride to hide the employee parking lot.

A more logical solution would be to put a tunnel on that drop to hide it -- BUT it has been that way since it opened, so I don't see them spending the money to do it now.  There is just no ROI on doing so

[chittlins]

I know I am in the minority here, but I wouldn't change a thing about ThuNderaTion! Perhaps a fresh coat of paint, and a little sprucing up. Yes, the final drop is a little tame, but it adds to the character of the ride. If anything, I wish they would plant more trees around the east side of the ride to hide the employee parking lot.

A more logical solution would be to put a tunnel on that drop to hide it -- BUT it has been that way since it opened, so I don't see them spending the money to do it now.  There is just no ROI on doing so

But, sometimes you just do it. Knott's revamping their flume this past season.

[How-doFolks]

all i know is, TNT is great to ride at night, you cant see a thing!!

[chittlins]

all i know is, TNT is great to ride at night, you cant see a thing!!

Not only would the tunnel on the last drop hid the backstage area it would address the criticism of the track after the lift hill. Making it dark would enhance the otherwise thud on a finale. Just like FITH seems like so much higher of a drop because it's in the dark.

[WolfHunter]

Reviving this tread for a minute here... I talked to the people running thunder action and they said the people who made the mine train came in and said that they were never designed to run backwards. Upon hearing this, legal made them turn it back around.

[Gilligan]

Leave it alone, it's a great stepping stone for kids that have to build up to the bigger coasters like powder keg and then wildfire. Some folks get caught up in their experience e and overlook others.

I agree. TNT is actually my 2nd favorite ride in the park behind FITH. It's just enough coaster for me.

And I agree, too!

We think the same way!! FITH is my favorite, and TNT is 2nd!

Yup!  I like it the way it is - sort of rustic and old fashion in a charming kind of way.

[chittlins]

Reviving this tread for a minute here... I talked to the people running thunder action and they said the people who made the mine train came in and said that they were never designed to run backwards. Upon hearing this, legal made them turn it back around.

Only problem with that is that Arrow has been gone for quite some time.

[Swoosh]

Reviving this tread for a minute here... I talked to the people running thunder action and they said the people who made the mine train came in and said that they were never designed to run backwards. Upon hearing this, legal made them turn it back around.

Only problem with that is that Arrow has been gone for quite some time.

Except that it hasn't -- it was bought out by S&S (the company that built PowerKeg)

[chittlins]

Reviving this tread for a minute here... I talked to the people running thunder action and they said the people who made the mine train came in and said that they were never designed to run backwards. Upon hearing this, legal made them turn it back around.

Except that it hasn't -- it was bought out by S&S (the company that built PowerKeg)

Only problem with that is that Arrow has been gone for quite some time.

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but anyways, S&S bought them out of bankruptcy but if you went out and wanted replacement trains for old arrow coasters it would likely be Vekoma doing it. I think S&S wanted the 4D technology that they are still working on.

[Sungod]

Looks like TnT might be getting some nice lift hill lights for next year to replace the rope lights and attached construction lamps that are there now. Coming out of the building on the lift hill I noticed a stack of nice lamps that look like they are ready to go on the lift. Should add a nice look for sdc's expanded hours next year.

[History Buff]

Those lights are still stacked there.  I wonder when they will remember to install them.