Major ROLLER COASTER Coaster Renovation - The Return Of Colossos | Full Documentary

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  • Опубліковано 24 лип 2021
  • Europe's fastest and highest wooden roller coaster is located in the Heide Park Resort in Soltau. The amusement park has been characterized by the 60 meter high ride since 2001. With a top speed of almost 110 kilometers per hour, “Colossos” was a real crowd puller, with around 20 million guests traveling in 15 years. The restoration began in 2016. New wood, new rails, new technology - the report accompanies the extensive renovation of Germany's most popular wooden roller coaster.
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  • @WELTDocumentary
    @WELTDocumentary  3 роки тому +8

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    • @shadmanabdulkalamkalam2261
      @shadmanabdulkalamkalam2261 3 роки тому

      Very nice informative helpful informative 👍😍❤️😊💕

    • @SoCalBIGmike
      @SoCalBIGmike 3 роки тому

      I love this channel & the voice over artist.

    • @antonmursid3505
      @antonmursid3505 2 роки тому

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  • @elofkjellson3906
    @elofkjellson3906 3 роки тому +24

    Roller coasters are truly the most underrated pieces of engineering marvels in existence. Everyone only thinks about how fun it might be, or just ride it and think naught more about them, but they are such complex and advanced pieces of engineering. You see wooden trestle bridges being immortalized as "important" and "incredible", but you never see roller coasters like this being praised on an engineering aspect. They are truly incredible. I LOVE roller coasters, and when it comes to the engineering aspect, particularly wooden roller coasters like this one. I always have loved it, and always will!

    • @winfieldwatson6144
      @winfieldwatson6144 3 роки тому

      roller coasters truly are a mathematicians wet dream (at least for me). A coaster is also a beautiful piece of art imho.

  • @OldBonesCreative
    @OldBonesCreative 3 роки тому +25

    My favorite translation: 19:12 - 19:15
    Jokes aside, this was a fantastic documentary! I used to watch all the theme park doc's on Travel Channel when I was younger and this was well-produced and insightful. I also really appreciate the translation of even the snarky bits of small talk - helps put you there in the moment!

  • @BackSeatJunkie
    @BackSeatJunkie 3 роки тому +60

    All the "scrap" parts and pieces need auctioned off as keepsakes to coaster fanatics. It would be a great fundraiser and would help offset costs to renovate the coaster.

    • @johnpatterson4272
      @johnpatterson4272 3 роки тому +4

      Fantastic idea.

    • @Kafj302
      @Kafj302 3 роки тому +2

      Put a few of them together and you would have an awesome table. Or two pieces from the same section if track and you could make sort of a rocking ride that went back and forth.

    • @HarryPorpise
      @HarryPorpise 2 роки тому

      Yeah i would buy that

    • @hobinrood710
      @hobinrood710 Рік тому

      Damn. This is genius.

  • @acidalex420
    @acidalex420 3 роки тому +19

    This is easily the most interesting form of construction

  • @JP4drumsFarrell
    @JP4drumsFarrell 3 роки тому +20

    The precise engineering is phenomenal. Determining the radius of the track and all dimensions for support and connections is mind-blowing!

    • @marcuslinton310
      @marcuslinton310 2 роки тому +2

      Fascinating isn't it. They have computers to manage that stuff these days, but back in the day it was definitely straight up skill.

  • @chasehicks7465
    @chasehicks7465 2 роки тому +3

    Nobody does engineering like the Germans. Amazing video! Colossus looks great.

  • @AmusementInsider
    @AmusementInsider 3 роки тому +2

    This ride blew me away! Love it

  • @NorthernRidesYaBoi
    @NorthernRidesYaBoi 3 роки тому +6

    I did not expect to find the voice of Kurzgesagt here

  • @fabiansierra7622
    @fabiansierra7622 3 роки тому +8

    The amount of safety measures on this ride is insane. Much respect to these builders to putting in the time and effort.

    • @oskarfreeski
      @oskarfreeski 3 роки тому +1

      They get paid for it.
      You should rather be thanking Merlin/Heidepark for taking these safty measures

    • @oskarfreeski
      @oskarfreeski 3 роки тому

      But dont get me wrong, this is forsure a gnarly job

    • @kacheenasvariety9414
      @kacheenasvariety9414 2 роки тому

      I can imagine. I bet the termite inspection is thorough.

    • @GhostiF11
      @GhostiF11 Рік тому +1

      ​@@oskarfreeski they have to, its not like in the US where you can make your own safety rules. If the "TÜV" doesn't give approval, it would not be operating.

  • @moisesdedios9624
    @moisesdedios9624 2 роки тому +2

    As a mechanical Engineering student, I find this amusing and a great accomplishment!

  • @StudPack
    @StudPack 3 роки тому +7

    This is an incredible video WELT team! We were glued to the entire thing! From the removal to the Demon illusion and the obstacles along the way. We love roller coasters and this was 2 thumbs up! 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @dennisalan4939
    @dennisalan4939 3 роки тому +2

    Love everything about this video. Bravo. Just discovered your channel and I am hooked. Going to do a little binge watching.🇨🇦

  • @51gary51
    @51gary51 3 роки тому

    Wow! Fantastic documentary! It makes me want to ride COLOSSUS ASAP!

  • @RollerCoasteraddict
    @RollerCoasteraddict 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome documentary!

  • @sj460162
    @sj460162 2 роки тому

    Brilliant video!!

  • @gmotionedc5412
    @gmotionedc5412 3 роки тому +1

    That’s insane😱🙌🏻🙌🏻🚀

  • @rickpontificates3406
    @rickpontificates3406 3 роки тому +25

    Up next, Colossus becomes an RMC hybrid coaster

    • @Whatchamawhozit
      @Whatchamawhozit 2 роки тому +1

      Shut your mouth... They Better not RUIN MY COASTER (RMC)

    • @Colossos.the.Woodie
      @Colossos.the.Woodie 8 місяців тому

      ​@@Whatchamawhozitthats my coaster😤‼️

  • @agustdan6599
    @agustdan6599 9 місяців тому

    Fascinating.

  • @youtubeconnollyfamily
    @youtubeconnollyfamily 2 роки тому +2

    I’m showing my children videos like this because they want to be engineers are working NASA. Being a engineer I think is one of the most exciting jobs in the world. I’m not one just a truck driver/laborer LOL but I worked on a lot of big jobs and talked with engineers. You need to be very smart for jobs like this though.Personally I like being the guy high up there working on the stuff.

  • @derrickdeazonmurphy7082
    @derrickdeazonmurphy7082 3 роки тому +1

    Nice roller coasters 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @reg1m0nz83
    @reg1m0nz83 3 роки тому +6

    this is one of the baddest coasters out there. amazing layout And theming And ride effects???? i just pray toro at SFGA gets this treatment

    • @crooked-halo
      @crooked-halo Рік тому

      Yes! El Toro is not in the greatest of shape right now and has been closed since the accident. Six Flags definitely needs to do this same type of rebuild, but considering Six Flags financial struggles I doubt it will happen.

  • @xoxoxoxoxo7997
    @xoxoxoxoxo7997 2 роки тому

    So awesome

  • @dalebooth94
    @dalebooth94 3 роки тому +3

    Wicker mans big brother

  • @shadmanabdulkalamkalam2261
    @shadmanabdulkalamkalam2261 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice interesting informative helpful video

  • @CubbyTech
    @CubbyTech 3 роки тому

    Really enjoyed the video - had to laugh at that last operator translation... "We can take a winter break then, right?" - "Great" said like reading from a dictionary :D

  • @metricstormtrooper
    @metricstormtrooper 3 роки тому +5

    UA-cam premier notifications are a pain in the bum.

  • @ProfTydrim
    @ProfTydrim 2 роки тому

    I was there on a schooltrip which meant that the park was almost empty. We made like 15 consecutive rides on the Colossos because we could just stay seated as there was no queue

  • @treyrown8001
    @treyrown8001 3 роки тому +2

    I think some parks should bring back some old rides

  • @retrochristmas7329
    @retrochristmas7329 2 роки тому +2

    "I just want to pound in that one nail"
    Whole coaster falls over 😆

  • @coastersandcars
    @coastersandcars 3 роки тому +2

    Nothing better than an Intamin Prefabricated Woodie

    • @offrails
      @offrails 3 роки тому +1

      I'm pretty sure the RMC fanboys would beg to differ

  • @ltc_97
    @ltc_97 3 роки тому +15

    0:12 "people from china say how can you make such gigantic structure just out of wood"
    in the original german documentary: "the people stand in front of it (die leute stehen davor) and say how can you make such a huge building out of wood"
    i think the chinese have wooden coasters too xD

    • @oskarfreeski
      @oskarfreeski 3 роки тому

      I was like “sike” when i heard that lol

    • @Dusk.EighthLegion
      @Dusk.EighthLegion 2 роки тому

      Well considering the fact they use bamboo scaffolding to erect skyscrapers, I'd say they know how to build big things made of plant material.

  • @NathanHydra
    @NathanHydra 2 місяці тому

    Fyi Colossos is the 2nd tallest wooden rollercoaster in Europe, the claimed height differs between sources, but the manufacturer claims it has a height of 53 meters and I trust their claims over any other. Wildfire at Kolmarden in Sweden has a height of 56 meters, making it 3 meters taller.

  • @ifunanyabiose6791
    @ifunanyabiose6791 2 роки тому

    Interesting

  • @crooked-halo
    @crooked-halo Рік тому +1

    Fantastic video! El Toro desperately needs this same rebuild, it now has several problem areas that make the ride very uncomfortable. It used to be glass smooth, but not any longer. I hope Six Flags Great Adventure gets their sh*t together with El Toro, the only other Intamin pre-fabricated wood coaster with Colossus.

    • @NathanHydra
      @NathanHydra 2 місяці тому

      The only prefab in the US maybe. There are 2 others, Baldur at Liseberg in Sweden and T-express, at Everland in South Korea, the current tallest woodie in the world.

    • @MotoAtheist
      @MotoAtheist Місяць тому

      Or maybe you're just getting older?

    • @NathanHydra
      @NathanHydra Місяць тому

      @@MotoAtheist I have seen many people report roughness relative to Colossos

    • @crooked-halo
      @crooked-halo Місяць тому

      @@MotoAtheist Absolutely, as we all are. However, I rode El Toro brand new & many times through the years until now. I've been in this wood coaster hobby since 1981 & can tell on _one ride_ when a wood coaster needs work.

    • @MotoAtheist
      @MotoAtheist Місяць тому

      Wooden coasters are supposed to beat the snot out of ya! They should look like you'll get tetanus just sitting in the seat. They should feel like it's falling apart and about to get thrown off the track in every curve and shoot off the top of every hill. Shake, rattle and roll until you can't take it anymore.

  • @lindalakota38
    @lindalakota38 2 роки тому +1

    Cant believe it was built in 2000 of corse 20 years old but never in usa would they build a wood coaster amazing

    • @NathanHydra
      @NathanHydra 2 місяці тому

      They actually have a slightly bigger version of this exact type in the USA, it’s called El Toro

  • @jazzridez
    @jazzridez 2 роки тому

    I heard him say that Nails work loose. What about rib shank nails, custom designed rib shank nails won't get loose. Bolts will work to appear to be loose but it's actually the wood that is changing to make the bolts look loose yet they have Nylock Nuts on them to stay tight.

  • @xeno_mania
    @xeno_mania 3 роки тому +6

    who else noticed the Kurzgesagt narrator

    • @jamesm6830
      @jamesm6830 3 роки тому +1

      Yes! Came here to say that

  • @banimusa8478
    @banimusa8478 3 роки тому +2

    Looks like KISS Roller Coaster from Scooby Doo and KISS (2015) movie

  • @H3lue
    @H3lue 2 роки тому +2

    The translator is also the narrator of Kurzgezagt : In a Nutshell

    • @NathanHydra
      @NathanHydra 2 місяці тому

      Was just about to ask that when I saw your comment, thanks for sharing :)

  • @99averagebowler56
    @99averagebowler56 3 роки тому

    time to rmc it ;P

  • @rct2nerd
    @rct2nerd 3 роки тому +5

    Who else is watching this while El Toro is getting retracted after the partial derailment?

    • @NickyD
      @NickyD 3 роки тому +1

      me toro may even need the whole thing too

    • @alecvip7562
      @alecvip7562 2 роки тому

      @@NickyD toro didnt need the whole track to be replaced. Great adventure does actual good maintenance on el toro 💀

    • @rossh688
      @rossh688 Рік тому

      @@alecvip7562 orrrrrr..... Maybe it does... Lol

    • @crooked-halo
      @crooked-halo Рік тому

      @@alecvip7562 El Toro has become progressively more rough through the years, and in 2022 had several potholes which were very uncomfortable. It is obvious Six Flags _is not_ putting sufficient maintenance into El Toro. It could use the same refurbishment that Colossus got.

  • @pasqueocwe1744
    @pasqueocwe1744 3 роки тому

    GOOD. Works

  • @themagicboy6548
    @themagicboy6548 3 роки тому +3

    Aight now it's time for them to come fix el toro

  • @florencioillera8379
    @florencioillera8379 10 місяців тому

    Voi a ir COLOSUS es genial

  • @whirledpeas3477
    @whirledpeas3477 3 роки тому +3

    This must be important to someone 🤔

    • @Foxstar1387
      @Foxstar1387 3 роки тому +2

      Its one of a hand full of Intamin Pre fab Wooden coasters. Its a very rare beast.

  • @MrGodsChaos
    @MrGodsChaos 6 місяців тому

    Reminds me of American Eagle for some reason

    • @NathanHydra
      @NathanHydra 2 місяці тому

      Same manufacturer, but American Eagle isn’t prefab, so it can’t withstand the same amount of force that Colossos can. The only intamin prefab in the US is El Toro.

  • @arcticwolf8150
    @arcticwolf8150 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm pretty sure this isn't the only Colossus roller coaster America has a couple with this name too but not as big as this

    • @Colossos.the.Woodie
      @Colossos.the.Woodie 8 місяців тому

      Ita Called "Colossos" not Colossus☝🏻

    • @NathanHydra
      @NathanHydra 2 місяці тому

      Colossos is also a rollercoaster in Thorpe park in the UK, it was the first rollercoaster to go upside down ten times.

  • @jasonwhite2520
    @jasonwhite2520 3 роки тому +25

    Unfortunately Heide did not maintain the ride. This was a very time intensive, extremely expensive renovation, that was completely unnecessary. If they had've maintained the ride as instructed by Intamin (the manufacturer), none of this would've happened.

    • @alecvip7562
      @alecvip7562 2 роки тому +1

      Yup. Take el toro for example, its over 15 years old, and while it isn't buttery smooth everywhere, its considerably smoother than most other wooden coasters. That is because great adventure replaces track every off season. The camelbacks are replaced the most often.

    • @deathangel4507
      @deathangel4507 Рік тому

      @@alecvip7562 How has that been working out?

    • @crooked-halo
      @crooked-halo Рік тому

      @@alecvip7562 Six Flags does not do sufficient maintenance on El Toro. This is why it has several problem areas right now. I rode it in 2022 right before the accident and there's many potholes on the ride that need work. Great Adventure should undertake the same scale of refurbishment as Colossus got. I doubt Six Flags will go to this much trouble, however. They are historically negligent with their wood coasters.

  • @maozedong981
    @maozedong981 2 роки тому

    Ohne Ronny keine Achterbahn!!!!!

  • @cheesebusiness
    @cheesebusiness Рік тому

    Is gravity the only thing that holds the train on the track?

    • @MotoAtheist
      @MotoAtheist Місяць тому

      No, there are wheels that ride the top, side and underside of the track.

  • @lindalakota38
    @lindalakota38 2 роки тому +1

    People in china ask how they make such structure out of wood they build scaffolding up the highest building using bamboo

    • @ProfTydrim
      @ProfTydrim 2 роки тому +1

      He said "people" in german. the dub was wrong :D

  • @BadCookiesHD
    @BadCookiesHD 3 роки тому

    Würd es die noch in deutsch geben

    • @ltc_97
      @ltc_97 3 роки тому +2

      gibt es doch?

  • @thebluetarp
    @thebluetarp 3 роки тому +4

    RMC RMC RMC

    • @nukelukas
      @nukelukas 3 роки тому +2

      here? not needed at all, elsewhere? maybe...

    • @Foxstar1387
      @Foxstar1387 3 роки тому +1

      INTAMIN INTAMIN INTAMIN.

    • @thebluetarp
      @thebluetarp 3 роки тому

      Not needed?! Every park on the planet needs an RMC. You’ve obviously never been on one.

    • @Colossos.the.Woodie
      @Colossos.the.Woodie 8 місяців тому

      HELL NO
      NOT MY WOODIE

  • @Knightflights86
    @Knightflights86 2 роки тому +1

    wouldn't it be easier to just demlish and rebuild it to its same layout...
    instead of replacing it piece by piece.

    • @crooked-halo
      @crooked-halo Рік тому

      No, it would be much more difficult and cost many times more than what this refurbishment cost.

  • @Simonrosseel
    @Simonrosseel 3 роки тому +1

    Yo it's the guy from kursgesagt

  • @Kafj302
    @Kafj302 3 роки тому

    I am like number 829

  • @timothehunter1075
    @timothehunter1075 3 роки тому

    Hier ist die deutsche antwort die du gesucht hast:-))))))

  • @antonmursid3505
    @antonmursid3505 2 роки тому

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    • @antonmursid3505
      @antonmursid3505 2 роки тому

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  • @EricPenn1147
    @EricPenn1147 3 роки тому +1

    "Waiting times were 4 hours, and they were thrilled".... Em...

  • @sheefatrabbi7382
    @sheefatrabbi7382 3 роки тому +2

    Never gonna ride one of these things ever

    • @threeglassjars6051
      @threeglassjars6051 3 роки тому +3

      Why? If it's unsafe then it wouldn't still be standing

    • @halcyondaystunes
      @halcyondaystunes 3 роки тому +2

      The whole point of these things is to scare you...if they didn't scare some people them the designers wouldn't be doing their jobs properly

    • @brickleyyard4966
      @brickleyyard4966 3 роки тому +1

      Then what u hear for if u don't like woodies lol

    • @zallman7526
      @zallman7526 3 роки тому

      🤡🤡

  • @roypatterson9910
    @roypatterson9910 2 роки тому

    I don't know why he's knocking those nails back in, he should be taking them out and replacing them with screws!

  • @Unknown_Ooh
    @Unknown_Ooh 3 роки тому +1

    Original comment

  • @george5924
    @george5924 3 роки тому

    Wagons 😖

  • @oliknow
    @oliknow Рік тому +1

    nothing fun in a prefabricated coaster in a park that is owned by Merlin ... well. they spend next to nothing in maintenance and wait until something breaks beyond repair. the constructor confirmed it would have held up much much longer with proper maintenance from the start. what a disappointment overall

  • @MK-ps2jp
    @MK-ps2jp 3 роки тому

    Wait is this the same kind of track they added to Lightening Rod during its first renovation? I hope not because that track had to be quickly replaced.

  • @hoopoo3721
    @hoopoo3721 Рік тому +1

    Why does everything have to be evil themed !?!

    • @Colossos.the.Woodie
      @Colossos.the.Woodie 8 місяців тому

      Its better than the jungle theming that was there before

    • @EvilWorldOfGreed-do1ox
      @EvilWorldOfGreed-do1ox 2 місяці тому +1

      That's because evil greedy people own and run them.

    • @MotoAtheist
      @MotoAtheist Місяць тому

      Religious people are so funny. Evil or just scary? Coasters are supposed to put off a vibe that it's going to eat you and spit you out! They are supposed to have a sense of panic and fear. Strawberry Shortcake Coaster won't exactly help accomplish the sales pitch.

  • @gal766
    @gal766 2 роки тому +3

    I really wonder, why do all documentaries these days are making a 10 minute story into almost one hour with all the unnecessary drama?

    • @kanga1234567
      @kanga1234567 2 роки тому

      Some just go overboard with drama for the sake of it.

  • @RabbitsInBlack
    @RabbitsInBlack 3 роки тому

    They better have made their calculations right. They built a new Roller Coaster on wood. Weight better be right. It's wouldn't be the first structure to fail because they renovated it but didn't calculate the stresses.

  • @williamboyle8918
    @williamboyle8918 3 роки тому

    If that crane fell over.

  • @nobody-wk6ej
    @nobody-wk6ej 3 роки тому +2

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  • @ABCXYZ-jk8me
    @ABCXYZ-jk8me Рік тому

    Evil "Waxes Worse & Worse"
    ---Paul to Timothy
    (Born-again)Rapture/Harpazo/Rapturo
    ---Paul to Thessalonians
    5 Horses Of Book of Apocalypse/Revelation(s)
    John to us!!!!!

  • @SirPresidentRoYaL
    @SirPresidentRoYaL 3 роки тому +1

    Bleach

    • @BAZZAROU812
      @BAZZAROU812 3 роки тому +1

      How about sealing the wood..

  • @Two_Waters
    @Two_Waters 3 роки тому +3

    I thought this was going to be a documentary but it’s just another music video.

  • @cameronjones5228
    @cameronjones5228 3 роки тому

    Its just a rip of version of wicker man at alton towers.

    • @acceleratedcreative
      @acceleratedcreative 3 роки тому

      But a way better ride, better soundtrack and better manufacturing.

    • @FeedYourGreed
      @FeedYourGreed 3 роки тому

      It’s older, built by a different manufacturer, built with different materials and one of 4 Intamin Prefabricated coasters in the world. It’s a rare ride and expensive ride. The renovation was more expensive then the entire construction of Wickerman.

  • @Grigga
    @Grigga 2 роки тому

    That looks unsafe...

  • @Modders4lifeUniqueModz
    @Modders4lifeUniqueModz Рік тому

    Its no where near the biggest one

    • @NathanHydra
      @NathanHydra 2 місяці тому

      It’s only 3 meters shorter than the tallest woodie in Europe/the world that is currently operating

  • @jayflow7949
    @jayflow7949 2 роки тому

    I wish the American Government would do this and take there Vaccine before forcing us all too 🤷‍♂️😂

  • @Coasterfreak1456
    @Coasterfreak1456 3 роки тому

    Totally boring since the renovation.

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    @richri8473 3 роки тому

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  • @shooter.mcgavin
    @shooter.mcgavin 3 роки тому +1

    What a MASSIVE waste of trees? So sad

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    @janellewade9907 3 роки тому

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