One of the reasons for the track being so bad to begin with was also that the construction of the track was outsourced. The first track was handled by a cheap manufacturer in Italy and most people will be quick to tell you that finding quality construction from Italian companies is like finding diamonds in the rough in most industries. Take it from me in Denmark, where Italian consortiums have worked on countless public projects from Metro lines, to High speed trains, to bridges, and even roller coasters, with the Italian built "Cobra" by Satori rides at Tivoli Friheden having 2 deadly derailments, one of which was within a week of opening. The second generation of track was manufactured within America and to a more expensive and higher quality standard. Point is, never think just because someone claims they can do one thing cheaper than the other that they can actually do it.
Not on the topic of roller coasters, but I heard bad complaints and thin walls and stuff on NCL new cruise ships (made in italy lol) Wonder if thats why
@@dylpickle6123 Possibly. I mean speaking of Italian construction there's some wild stories. Like take one of the high speed trains I mentioned that were built in Italy for the Danish state railways. These were supposed to be running by 2003, yet the first didn't run by 2008, they had seveal issues, they were still being delivered until 2013, and by 2015, the danish government had had enough and declared them a lost cause. But in this period around 2010, they sent one of the trains back to Italy for modifications where it just disappeared out of nowhere, only to be rediscovered 2 years later in Libya. Turns out the Manufacturer and the Italian government had taken this train, that the Danish government had paid for, and donated it to the late Libyan dictator Gadaffi to be his own private luxury train. That train is still in Libya to this day btw though the railway it was meant for never got built.
this video was great well done on the good editing and story telling and also the success of the video, one thing id note tho is it took you 3-4 minutes to start talking about gale force which might make viewers clicking off meaning you wont get as many views. maybe try and make the backstory more compact and make sure the viewers know that you will start talking abt it soon. great video man keep it up!
Overall this is a nicely done video. Just be careful about the information you give when you elaborate on certain subjects. For example, re-tracking a steel coaster is not nearly as expensive as buying a new ride. Sure it's expensive, but the design costs and the purchase of control systems such as brakes, lifts, LSM's, etc. are usually about half the cost of the ride. Also, it is very possible to replace small segments of steel track without replacing the whole ride. It is actually a more common occurrence than a complete re-tracking. Additionally, the way you present the re-tracking project, you made it sound like Playland was financially responsible. I believe that since this was a prototype and clearly S&S screwed up, S&S was financially responsible for the replacement track. Otherwise, nice little history on a very troublesome ride.
This series has a ton of potential
I just love the dry humor, this video was absolutely hilarious. Subscribed and hope to see more of the series.
One of the reasons for the track being so bad to begin with was also that the construction of the track was outsourced. The first track was handled by a cheap manufacturer in Italy and most people will be quick to tell you that finding quality construction from Italian companies is like finding diamonds in the rough in most industries. Take it from me in Denmark, where Italian consortiums have worked on countless public projects from Metro lines, to High speed trains, to bridges, and even roller coasters, with the Italian built "Cobra" by Satori rides at Tivoli Friheden having 2 deadly derailments, one of which was within a week of opening.
The second generation of track was manufactured within America and to a more expensive and higher quality standard.
Point is, never think just because someone claims they can do one thing cheaper than the other that they can actually do it.
Funny you said that because I’m actually working on another video on why you don’t cheap out on a roller coaster, with Quimera being my example.
Not on the topic of roller coasters, but I heard bad complaints and thin walls and stuff on NCL new cruise ships (made in italy lol)
Wonder if thats why
@@dylpickle6123 Possibly. I mean speaking of Italian construction there's some wild stories. Like take one of the high speed trains I mentioned that were built in Italy for the Danish state railways. These were supposed to be running by 2003, yet the first didn't run by 2008, they had seveal issues, they were still being delivered until 2013, and by 2015, the danish government had had enough and declared them a lost cause. But in this period around 2010, they sent one of the trains back to Italy for modifications where it just disappeared out of nowhere, only to be rediscovered 2 years later in Libya. Turns out the Manufacturer and the Italian government had taken this train, that the Danish government had paid for, and donated it to the late Libyan dictator Gadaffi to be his own private luxury train. That train is still in Libya to this day btw though the railway it was meant for never got built.
that ride vehicle looks like they slapped some seats onto a board
Very well done. Steel Curtain video in the works?
Galeforce is the GOAT!!!
Great content. Subscribed
I wonder which runs more consistently; Gale Force, Lightning Rod, Sandy’s, or Steel Curtain? 😂
Galeforce is always open.
I feel like the ride is running better now but the innitial problems have prevented more from being built so far which is sad.
Underrated. Subbed for the big 300. Remember me!
wasn't the ride flipped 180 to have the view of the sea from the top hat? Or am I dreaming this??
Gale force is just the launched version of rip ride rockit, rockit also had a piece misaligned.
this video was great well done on the good editing and story telling and also the success of the video, one thing id note tho is it took you 3-4 minutes to start talking about gale force which might make viewers clicking off meaning you wont get as many views. maybe try and make the backstory more compact and make sure the viewers know that you will start talking abt it soon.
great video man keep it up!
good video
I love your videos you're funny and your videos are interesting
sorry but goliath at sfne was amazing... didnt find it rough
Betcha wish O.D. Hopkin's was still making coasters!
Simple answer: S&S
Overall this is a nicely done video. Just be careful about the information you give when you elaborate on certain subjects. For example, re-tracking a steel coaster is not nearly as expensive as buying a new ride. Sure it's expensive, but the design costs and the purchase of control systems such as brakes, lifts, LSM's, etc. are usually about half the cost of the ride. Also, it is very possible to replace small segments of steel track without replacing the whole ride. It is actually a more common occurrence than a complete re-tracking. Additionally, the way you present the re-tracking project, you made it sound like Playland was financially responsible. I believe that since this was a prototype and clearly S&S screwed up, S&S was financially responsible for the replacement track. Otherwise, nice little history on a very troublesome ride.
Steel Curtain next? What a heaping pile of garbage.
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