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Ok, no one seemed to balk at the last design, so lets go a little further. (URL) off we are still in cloud talk phase, we shouldn't think of anything as set. We should have a big jam session and work out the details. Second I know Jeff VW doesn't (...) (22 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Train? Thoughts sqrt(2) - Fuel the Insanity
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(...) I think the run would be pretty short without human intervention - if the speed regulator is set high enough to drive the train up the hill, it's going to *careen* back down on the return trip, and depart controlled flight around where the (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Train? Thoughts sqrt(2) - Fuel the Insanity
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Jeff Elliott wrote: <snip> (...) Or (URL) I don't have Derek's talent at appeasing the gods of moderation. Jeff E (22 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Train? Thoughts sqrt(2) - Fuel the Insanity
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(...) I see a solution to this: Where do we see unpowered trains on hills? Iain and others, this should be obvious to you. Now, the solution I see, is to let the coaster experts get together and figure out a braking system for this section of track. (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Train? Thoughts sqrt(2) - Fuel the Insanity
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(...) So, you're suggesting installing a track trim brake all the way down the shallow drop? Wow, almost sounds exactly like the Beast at Kings Island. ;) (URL) second drop on the Beast, the world's longest wooden roller coaster, is angled at 18 (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Train? Thoughts sqrt(2) - Fuel the Insanity
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(...) that is truly breath-taking.... I think it is truly starting to look kick-butt!! Ben (22 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Train? Thoughts sqrt(2) - Fuel the Insanity
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(...) This is true, you would have to manage the train somehow on the way down. If Iain would like to try and make something to do this automaticly I say let let him go for it. (...) I agree with that. I was trying to work everybody in too soon. I (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Train? Thoughts sqrt(2) - Fuel the Insanity
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(...) THAT tunnel is where the Beast bit me. Only coaster ever to bite me and I tend to hold my hands out really as high as I possibly can. Hence I love the Beast even if it does have way too many brakes. I have a new respect for Shivering Timbers (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey! I told you I hate that story! You're making my fingers hurt again... Dave! (22 years ago, 27-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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