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traincrossing9 · Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 9:08 am Post subject: S&S Eagle Coaster to Open in 2009

Who remembers that S&S coaster concept called the Eagle Coaster that you thought no park wouold build?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmcBseyNOdU
Well, Skara Sommarland in Sweden is actually building one for 2009. The coaster will be called Tranan, and it will be over 65ft tall, 1640ft long, and have a top speed of near 25mph.
RCDB
Swedish Press Release With Pictures
This is definitely going to be a unique ride for the whole family, and I think that's exactly what they wanted.
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e_tapley0687 · Joined: 01 May 2008 Posts: 398 Location: Nashville, TN

Hmmm, neat concept! I like it! I probably wouldn't wait in line for more than an hour for it though lol. I like the way it looks and seems like a good family ride... something that Dollywood would have.
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Wylder · Joined: 07 Jun 2008 Posts: 169 Location: Riverview, Fl

The ride has an interesting design, but if the video is a true representation of the ride, then it will have a fairly low ride capacity. I can't see any major US parks putting this thing in. That said, I would love to take a ride on that thing.
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traincrossing9 · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:15 pm Post subject:

Here's a video of it testing back at the plant.
http://www.thinkercreative.com/finalsite/coasters/freefly/freefly.php
It's definitely looking more intense than the animations. Could this be the comeback of the suspended coaster?
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e_tapley0687 · Joined: 01 May 2008 Posts: 398 Location: Nashville, TN

Wow... that does look more intense than the animation. After watching that video I like the concept more. Now the next thought in mind is how durable is it? Is it going to crack under pressure like X after it was running for awhile?
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traincrossing9 · Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 9:01 am Post subject:

A couple of pics from their blog http://www.sommarland.se/trananblog/?p=130

^the train

^The completed ride

^Wheels

^Track

^The lift

^Tranan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThUiM61DcnQ
^Video (lots of screeching)
From What i've heard the ride is OPEN!
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Rollerman87 · Joined: 02 Feb 2009 Posts: 87

That there looks really fun Very Happy

A brilliant little concept that opens up a world of possibility Very Happy

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e_tapley0687 · Joined: 01 May 2008 Posts: 398 Location: Nashville, TN

That looks fun and I would ride.... I don't think I'd wait 90 min in line for it lol.

From the video, it sounds real noisy. I hope that gets fixed. For the first model, I think the layout is neat. Hopefully the next one will be a longer.
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Doug_Barnes · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:29 pm Post subject:

I LOVE IT!! I want it in my backyard.

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