Monday, April 9, 2018

RailBlazer Trains Now On Track + More Photo Updates From California's Great America


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California's Great America has treated us all with some wonderful new photos of RailBlazer, the park's new-for-2018 Rocky Mountain Construction designed single-rail roller coaster.

The biggest news is that two of the ride's trains are now on the track, seen above.  In addition to the black and green train we saw previously, there is a shiny red train now also on the rails.  Both trains look great with their off-road ATV theming.  They certainly look like they're ready to start to head around the course!

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The park has also shared some photos of the ride's worksite.  Much theming has continued to be installed, with major rockwork wrapping up.  This is a photo of the tunnel that trains will pass through at the base of the 90 degree first drop.  I know it is just an optical illusion, but it doesn't look like the train can possibly have clearance as it heads through.  This will make for an awesome head-chopper effect!

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The photos also show plenty of other theming that is sprouting up around the ride's layout.  Much of the low to the ground track will have theming surrounding it, or water under it, which will enhance the sense of speed that riders feel, though RailBlazer has a given top speed of 52 miles per hour on its own.

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RailBlazer's station also continues to make progress toward being complete.  The station is designed to fit the rugged theme of the coaster, featuring plenty of wood throughout.  You can also get a nice look at the magnetic brakes on the left of the photo, which slow the train before the transfer track.

For more photos from the park, check out both Facebook and Twitter.  Hope to see testing and an opening date revealed soon!


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