Iron Gwazi (General Discussion)

[BBPH]

Seems like Gwazi has valleyed this morning.

https://x.com/parktwister/status/1737496421039788430?s=46&t=zvgQlo_y_0vrNHJeBGnRTA

 

[ragerunner]

Working on the valleyed train.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

I’m sorry, can someone explain to me what valleyed means? I don’t get what’s going on with this coaster.

 

[randompixel]

I’m sorry, can someone explain to me what valleyed means? I don’t get what’s going on with this coaster.

Doesn't make it round the circuit / stops where it shouldn't stop.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

Doesn't make it round the circuit / stops where it shouldn't stop.

Ah thank you. That seems relatively problematic.

 

[Fedic]

Ah thank you. That seems relatively problematic.

I believe this is the first time Iron Gwazi has valleyed, but this does happen occasionally on coasters, especially in colder weather. I believe the temperature was in the 40s here the night before this valleyed.

 

[SkiBum]

I believe this is the first time Iron Gwazi has valleyed, but this does happen occasionally on coasters, especially in colder weather. I believe the temperature was in the 40s here the night before this valleyed.

I was wondering if the low temp's had anything to do with it.

 

[TheGentTrent]

I was wondering if the low temp's had anything to do with it.

More likely than not. I remember working a particularly cold night during my college days and pretty much every coaster was down. Usually chilly weather is what’s responsible for rollbacks on Kingda Ka, Top Thrill Dragster, etc.

 

[GAcoaster]

The axel grease gets colder and thicker and the wheels slow down. Add in any wind and it can happen quite easily on just about any coaster.

 

[Disneyhead]

HRRR vallys often in colder+windy conditions.

This was entirely because of the temp.

 

[Speed]

Train 1 valleyed on its first test of the morning right after the stall, temps were about 50F

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

I am happy to report that the wasps (at least for now) are gone from the lift hill! They made riding during the day noticeably less enjoyable.