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2016 Kolmarden - Wildfire

  • Thread starter Thread starter StarTrekGeek
  • Start date Start date Apr 7, 2014
StarTrekGeek

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  • Apr 7, 2014
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So Kolmarden, a theme park in Sweden, is building a coaster of some kind for 2016. So far, all that's known is that the name will be "Wildfire." Apparently, it's also supposed to be one of the most exciting coaster installations yet (from Robb Alvey at Theme Park Review):

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1427003#p1427003

When the details of this are released, it's gonna BLOW PEOPLE AWAY! The park has revealed to me their plans and I cannot believe this is actually happening. We have a location and a name, and that's all I'm allowed to say right now!
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An announcement will come tomorrow at 10 am (4 am in our time). Digging has already begun a couple of days ago (April 6th), according to Isaac Newton from Theme Park Review:

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1433266#p1433266

I have a hard time believing that a small park like this will be building such a large installation (this is the first I've heard of this park). Apparently, from the sounds of it, this will have to be one of the best coasters ever built. With construction already starting and it opening in 2016, this thing already sounds like a HUGE installation. Guess we'll find out tomorrow.
 
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  • Apr 8, 2014
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Sorry for the double post, but the ride has been announced and it will be Rocky Mountain's longest creation, and the first RMC Wooden installation in Europe. Judging by the layout, I think this might be the best wooden coaster built. By far, the best of RMC's layouts:

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1427003#p1427003

This is MASSIVE!

Press Release from the park:

Kolmården BUILDS the WORLD'S BEST WOODEN Roller Coaster
This summer, work will begin on Wildfire, the world's best wooden roller coaster. Thanks to new technology Wildfire’s pushing the limits of what was previously possible. Once it is officially opened in the spring of 2016, it will be Scandinavia's fastest and tallest roller coaster and the fastest wooden roller coaster in Europe. The investment totals SEK 110 m.

At the top of the first climb, you are 132 metres above the blue waters of Bråviken bay, with a fantastic view over Kolmården's beautiful scenery. At the crest, the view suddenly gives way as you plunge 49 metres down toward the bottom of the ravine at an 83-degree angle in free fall. Your speed will pass 110 km/h as you approach the start of the next ascent and enter an 'Inverted Zero G Stall'. You are weightless! The train speeds onwards through the woods along the 1.3 kilometre track. Wildfire races between the treetops and the sensation that the laws of physics are being broken continues right up to the end.

"For a long time, our goal has been to build the world's best roller coaster at Kolmården. The challenge has been to develop a world class roller coaster that blends in with the extraordinary landscape and the park's atmosphere. This has finally been made possible thanks to modern technology. We are delighted that this dream can finally be realised," says Johan Tidstrand, principal owner of Parks and Resorts.

Wildfire, which will open at Kolmården in the spring of 2016, belongs to the new generation of wooden roller coasters. The ride is being built using new, patented technology that is revolutionising and pushing the boundaries for wooden coasters. The first roller coaster to use the new technology was built in 2013 at the Silver Dollar City theme park. Wildfire will be the first roller coaster of its type outside the USA. The result is a 57 metre high, 1.3 kilometre long track with a maximum speed of 113 km/h, three inversions and 12 airtime hills (4 with negative G). Wildfire will also be quieter than wooden roller coasters in general.

"We have taken some of the best elements of the world's best roller coasters, added new ideas and created a unique ride. The result is Wildfire, a ride with so much air time, action and intensity that it has no equal. The two-minute ride through Kolmården's dramatic terrain high above the waters of Bråviken bay, will make it the world's best wooden coaster," says Peter Osbeck, Ride Manager at Parks and Resorts.

The investment in the new attraction amounts to SEK 110 million. Wildfire is being built using Swedish lumber.

"Wildfire, along with the other investments at the park, is being built in order to develop Kolmården as one of Sweden's top destinations. By continuously expanding the park, Kolmården will become an even better destination and we can attract more visitors. This will enable us to reach out to more people with our public education initiatives," says Mats Olsson, CEO at Kolmården.

The name Wildfire has a strong link to the natural and cultural history of the area. Wildfires helped to shape the landscape and have been critical to the unique biodiversity that has been preserved in the area until this day.

Wildfire is built by Rocky Mountain Construction. They will build the entire attraction including the trains. The track and trains are both their own patented designs. The trains for Wildfire will be custom designed. Vekoma, Rocky Mountain Construction’s European agent, is responsible for the power and control systems. The track design and layout is made by Alan Schilke, one of the world's best coaster engineer.
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LOGO:

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TEASER:

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OVERVIEW:

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LAYOUT FROM ABOVE:

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Stats from the park:

Top speed: 113 km/h (70.2 MPH)
Track length: 1,300 metres (4,266 feet)
Height: 57 metres (187 feet)
First drop: 49 metres (160 feet) with an 83 degree angle
Inversions (travelling while upside down): 3
Air time moments (sensation of weightlessness): 12 times (4 with negative G)
Ride duration: 120 seconds
Capacity per hour: 960 people/hour
Seats per train: 24 people
Height restriction: 120 cm (47.2 in)
Build by: Rocky Mountain Construction
Designed by: Alan Schilke
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:jaw:

EDIT: POV Video

[video=youtube;d6y-vR7DP0c]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6y-vR7DP0c[/video]
 
Last edited: Apr 8, 2014
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