Justin2000
Mega Poster
I'd guess either Premier Rides or Gerstlauer
Indiana Beach I All American Triple Loop | Quimera (Dreier Looper) relocation | 2024
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I'd guess either Premier Rides or Gerstlauer
oriolat2
Giga Poster
Traditionally, when a Schwarzkopf is getting new trains, Gerstlauer manufactures them, but it seems like other manufacturers are starting to develop trains for these models as well, like Premier (apparently they are the suppliers for the reincarnation of Montezooma at Knott's).
Peter Immelmann
Mega Poster
Thought they were more bulky. But maybe the picture is deceiving...
Justin2000
Mega Poster
I've always thought Premier did the trains for Riddler Mindbender and New Revolution cause Six Flags and Gerstlauer probably aren't great friends.
CrashCoaster
CF Legend
B&M actually made the new trains for Riddler Mindbender but I'm not sure who made the ones for New Revolution.
Justin2000
Mega Poster
Interesting choice
TPoseOnTantrum
Giga Poster
They're reusing pretty much whatever hardware from the Quimera trains is still in good enough condition to safely reuse, as well as rebuilding pieces in house. They've scrapped enough together for a full train, and it will probably stay that way. Not an easy feat considering that no active coaster manufacturers have been involved.
Indy
Hyper Poster
New Revolution trains were done in-house. Not sure who they subbed the manufacturing out to.
SilverArrow
Certified Ride Geek
Source?
I thought there was only the one train left in Mexico? Obviously the back car wouldn't be fit for use now and it was already on 5 cars. Is it a really short train?
Further to the rest of the conversation, Zierer and Sunkid have also made trains for Schwarzkopf coasters/designed rides. Zierer were involved with Schwarzkopf in the later days of the company. I heard a rumour that Kumbak were doing Montezoomas' new train but has that been confirmed as Premier now?
CanobieFan
Strata Poster
Yeah but to be fair, Mindbender, essentially a plus-sized clone, is currently running a three car train (with all 3 cars being lead cars) so it could/should work with 4. And IN Beach isn't exactly a place that cares for or has a need for a maximum capacity. Although new rolling stock would be for the best IMO
SilverArrow
Certified Ride Geek
Yeah I know, it's just that Mindbenders' is for a specific reason (the double wheel axels) and it obviously isn't ideal, at least aesthetically anyway. I saw a comment saying they were completely new but built exactly to the old designs. Hopefully the park will clarify as I'd be interested to know.Yeah but to be fair, Mindbender, essentially a plus-sized clone, is currently running a three car train (with all 3 cars being lead cars) so it could/should work with 4. And IN Beach isn't exactly a place that cares for or has a need for a maximum capacity. Although new rolling stock would be for the best IMO
TPoseOnTantrum
Giga Poster
Been a long while since anyone’s heard any update, but I had a friend visit the park the other day to check in on progress.
Currently the station is half built and nothing more than the first car has shown up on the track, but they’ve repainted more of the coaster and replaced several support and catwalk pieces. It’s aimed to open this year, but they’ll do so once they’re good and ready.
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Satellite imagery has also been updated so you can see how it fits in with the park;
Currently the station is half built and nothing more than the first car has shown up on the track, but they’ve repainted more of the coaster and replaced several support and catwalk pieces. It’s aimed to open this year, but they’ll do so once they’re good and ready.
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Satellite imagery has also been updated so you can see how it fits in with the park;
Steely Dan
Mega Poster
With the recent disheartening news that the world might be losing Galaxyland's Mindbender, it's nice to see that its cousin is coming together in Indiana to hopefully carry on the Schwarzkopf compact multi-looper torch in North America.
I say they buy Mindbender so we can have Dueling Schwarzkopf!
oriolat2
Giga Poster
Or maybe Knoeble's can save it? (/wishful thinking)
Rupert
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I know it’ll be a short walk but I find it weird they didn’t put it on the car park between the El Loco and the woodie to tie them all together a bit more - now they’re all a bit strung out and with the car park there almost gives the impression you’re leaving the park.Satellite imagery has also been updated so you can see how it fits in with the park;
hersheyfan410
Roller Poster
Maybe they took inspiration from Six Flags?
lom.lom.lom
Roller Poster
They must be planning on scrapping that lot altogether, filling the space with attractions, and expanding the South lot, right? The entrance from the South lot via the bridge is such a nice entryway and makes sense logistically.