The Demon
Just got back from a visit today. The lights were on in the tunnel again. No waterfall though. They only had the black and yellow trains running. What happened to the red train? It wasn't on the storage track. Is it in maintenance or did they just do away with it completely? Chalk me up as another person happy to hear the old Demon soundtrack back. Unfortunately, it can't be heard throughout much of the queue over the din of the park's looping musical soundtrack (if I hear "Heaven is a Place on Earth" one more time I'll puke.) I'd also like to see the pre-lift tunnel misters and fog machine brought back. And the "blood" pool and eyes on the signage...unearth it from that grass mound!
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[quote="macman"]They only had the black and yellow trains running. What happened to the red train? It wasn't on the storage track. Is it in maintenance or did they just do away with it completely? quote]
The red train hasnt been on the trasnfer track all season as far as I know. The train is probably in maintenance because they need a third train on busy days.
The red train hasnt been on the trasnfer track all season as far as I know. The train is probably in maintenance because they need a third train on busy days.
Since some people asked if the original TOC trains were the same today...
What would still be considered the original train, or even a new train?
What if they replace the wheel assmblies, the restraints, the cushioning, the seats, the restraint systems..., everything but the fiberglass cars? Does that make it new or original?
What would still be considered the original train, or even a new train?
What if they replace the wheel assmblies, the restraints, the cushioning, the seats, the restraint systems..., everything but the fiberglass cars? Does that make it new or original?
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Either way I guess, both trains have had the fiberglass changed from the original. Especially with the design of the regular cars (not the one in front), they have a sleek curved front instead of the orignal flat one.
By the way, why would you want SC's old trains? For the logo?jonrev wrote:The trains were replaced years ago. The original Demon trains had fake side vents (kind of like a Corvette's) and the current trains don't have one. If PGA ever removes their Demon I would like to see SFGAm get the trains from there.
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Also, just remembered, The Demon logo on the front of the train in Santa Clara has changed from the originally twice from what I understand:
From this (red eyes):
http://www.greatamericaparks.com/sg/rid ... mon022.jpg
To this (yellow eyes, white teeth):
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl= ... n%26sa%3DN
To today (white eyes, white teeth) Which I don't have a pci to show...
Anyways, why would they cahnge it?
From this (red eyes):
http://www.greatamericaparks.com/sg/rid ... mon022.jpg
To this (yellow eyes, white teeth):
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl= ... n%26sa%3DN
To today (white eyes, white teeth) Which I don't have a pci to show...
Anyways, why would they cahnge it?
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PGA is doing an awesome job taking care of Demon's trains. During either the 2004 or 2005 off season, they repainted each train it's color(red, orange, and yellow) respectively. And also added the awesome looking flames on each car. They still use all three trains, just not at the same time. I believe they always use the black/red train, and alternate between the yellow/black, and orange/black train. Finally PGA did something nice for Demon that SFGam didn't do.
Yes I must agree and add that it has one of the cleanest queues in the park, especially compared to Invertigo across the Midway...dpxtreme wrote:PGA is doing an awesome job taking care of Demon's trains. During either the 2004 or 2005 off season, they repainted each train it's color(red, orange, and yellow) respectively. And also added the awesome looking flames on each car. They still use all three trains, just not at the same time. I believe they always use the black/red train, and alternate between the yellow/black, and orange/black train. Finally PGA did something nice for Demon that SFGam didn't do.
Pic (not sure if the link will work):
http://s97.photobucket.com/albums/l205/ ... h=imgAnch1
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