Nice video, I really like the the idea of the over-banked turn in the building, Sounds like fun

Nice video, I really like the the idea of the over-banked turn in the building, Sounds like fun

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Yup, the building overbank looks fantastic. I'm not too sure what the exact layout is after the second camel hump so I had to improvise a bit and use Liams pic.

Going on pics and also Liam's design above, this is what I've done in No Limits, just some basic screenshots. I haven't done the supports for the top-hat as yet. If anyone knows how to take a video from the simulation, please let me know [a ttachment=42:attachment]

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Just wondering if you could post the track file, it could be faster and better than downloading a video. Also, does anyone know if the indoor section has been built yet? I havent seen any pics of the two tube track they would use for those sections in the carpark, onsite etc. yet which leaves me wondering.

Just wondering if you could post the track file, it could be faster and better than downloading a video. Also, does anyone know if the indoor section has been built yet? I havent seen any pics of the two tube track they would use for those sections in the carpark, onsite etc. yet which leaves me wondering.

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I posted the video's for those who don't have the simulation. What "two tube track" are you talking about? Also, we know that the indoor banked section is going over the top of the launch track, is any of the que line going to be underneath the overbank? (this would be fantastic) Or is the theming before the launch going to take up the whole building?.

Edited September 8, 200520 yr by NatDog

Well, Inatmin has 3 track variations: 4 tube track: http://www.rcdb.com/ig2999.htm?picture=4 3 tube track: http://www.rcdb.com/ig2999.htm?picture=8 2 tube track: http://www.rcdb.com/ig2999.htm?picture=5 I imagine that 2 tube track would be used for the indoor sections becasue they would be fairly low speed so not as much stress would be on the track. So far I have only seen two tube track for the brake run, but i was expecting to see more of it onsite for the indoor sections.

can anyone answer a question l have?... Wny is there breakfins on the launch section of the track?

I'm pretty sure it's to stop the train if it "rolls back" (i.e. doesn't clear the top hat).

In some Superman related news, the Warner Roadshow Studios on the Gold Coast will be getting some work out of the new Superman movie. I think this is mainly just for miniatures for visual effects, but nevertheless I think it would be really good if Movie World could keep these models after filming has completed and be able to display them somewhere - whether it be a future Movie Magic Tour of some description or just displays them around the ride or something, and even perhaps as a replacement to the Matrix exhibit. I am still really hoping that some of the sets and props from the film might be transported north from Sydney to be used as part of the ride theming up here at Movie World.

Happy 'Returns' for Oz's Gold Coast SYDNEY -- The Pacific Film and Television Commission, the Queensland-based state agency, announced Wednesday that it has used an incentive package to lure some work from Warner Bros. Pictures' "Superman Returns," which is shooting in Sydney, to the Gold Coast. The film, directed by Bryan Singer, will use facilities at Warner Roadshow Studios to create models for visual effects sequences. Queensland Minister for the Arts Rod Welford said the work would create almost 60 new jobs. PFTC CEO Robin James said in an interview that the inducement offered to "Superman Returns" was a precursor to the recent post-production incentive recently introduced by the agency, which will be introduced later this month. Full article found here.

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ripcurlboy_81, I was about to ask the same question! I hope the car does'nt roll back, It'd be alittle freaky... Or i hope the train does'nt get stuck up the top of the Top hat like what happened on the Top Thrill Dragster in USA!

I always got the impression around coaster sites that being on the ride when it rolls back was a holy grail of sorts. I reckon it would be fun, it would be like being on the TOT.

I agree Gazza... someone isn't a true coaster fan!

Oh no! Let's kick him out!

I must admit that having a rollback would be an 'unusual' experience. I personally am not the biggest fan of rolling backwards, but i must admit that the tower of terror, scooby doo and the wild west falls are rather fun

For those who want to know exactly how it works, here's how... Basically they're what we call "alloy pins" which are in hundreds of sets, and prior to the launch, they drop down so the train can pass the launch track. As soon as the train has left however, the pins pop back up again, so if a rollback occurs, the earth magnets on the train will interact with the alloy pins, causing the "leviathan" effect (I think it's that one, that is) causing the train to slow down, which is the same for Tower of Terror's e-brake, Giant Drop, Xcelerator, TTD.... and even Superman's braking section, except the alloy strips will be permanantly mounted, they will not drop, for obvious reasons. Oh, and as for actually being in heaps of TOT e-brakes, let me tell you it's always heaps of fun...

^Is that you, Slick? With the restraints, Superman would do just fine with some Xcelerator type of modifications or TTD's 2inch seatbelt slack rule. I just don't see how an OSTR would be safer than a lapbar on a ride like this.

The second hill after the overbank is in and really looks quite amazing and appears as though it will provide for a great 'head-chopper' effect as it goes underneath the first hill. But there is only straight track leading to the brake run left in the carpark so the track is almost finished. Also the turn at the base of the second hill looks interesting as it drops and flattens out while over the building under the top hat and then drops again as it drops down to the level of the first banked turn after the top hat. This ride absolutely surpasses my original expectations and I really look forward to riding this absolutely stunning ride.

Edited September 10, 200520 yr by matty_o_911

new update http://ozcoaster.net/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=77 second camel hump enjoy is it december yet?

I mainly can't wait to see the trains, and also some footage of it testing. Any ideas on when testing will start?

The ride is looking awesome! Here are some more photos: http://aussieparks.com/sept-superman-construction-update/

Both Channel Seven and Ten (not sure about Nine) showed some stuff about the opening of Shrek today and they also took the chance to show off Superman. Channel Seven by far had the most stuff on Superman, showing the trains (which look different than I imagined) and also a curve in the inside track within the building. They also showed a nice view looking along the launch track looking from within the show building outside. I am so glad I was watching the news tonight!

I always seem to have the tv turned off when good things are on. So what did the trains look like? I mean were they what you excpected or a bit different?

Edited September 16, 200520 yr by scott

Did you happen to catch what type of restraints were on the trains??

Over the shoulder restraints I think. Damn, I was hoping for lapbars. They were covered in a plastic sheet, but from the quick shot they showed of them they seemed yellowish in colouring and the restraints I think looked red. I could be wrong though, I was caught by surprise of the site of them. They do nevertheless look really good, and they have a pointy looking front end - though I was expecting to see the Superman logo there but I couldn't see it on the front.

Edited September 16, 200520 yr by matty_o_911

The trains have the new Rocket type OTSRs on them which I think Intamin are doing on all rides now regardless of if they have no inversions. Before we all go off the deep end by all acounts the OTSRs have no impact on airtime and the over the shoulder part of the restraint is more of a 'cage' than something that pushes on your shoulders.

I've got photos of the trains! Just waiting for approval from the park... (expect to see them on my site by Monday).