Efteling Adds B&M Dive Coaster, Baron 1898, for 2015

The music in the queue line for Space Mountain is my absolute favorite. Gawh it's so relaxing.

Ride opens in 11 days!

Can't wait for the opening day!

Really wish all coasters were presented like that before their openings!

Talk about attention to detail...

The train looks chic, and I don't know why, but... I love those red straps (I legit know they are for larger guests, though.) figuratively showing Baron's socially high rank, too!

Car Design: Chic. Track Design: Sick!

[TTD03]

Yes, 6 "Big Boy" seats. Very nice.

[Metazoanhaddock]

yeah, they'd fit you for once =P

[mkingy]

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[Dirk_Ermen]

Today is the pre-opening for all the press and seasonal pass holders that got invited for a spot. So I'm expecting a lot of reviews coming out tonight.

^^Finally! Now I can see this thing in action!

EDIT: I feel like it would flow better if the zero g roll went the other way, but that's just me. Also, B&M using magnetic brake fins?

Coaster Hero wrote:

EDIT: I feel like it would flow better if the zero g roll went the other way, but that's just me. Also, B&M using magnetic brake fins?

If the zero-g went the other way all the turns would be to the right.

Preshow video:

B&M have used magnetic braking for a good long while. Was this POV with dummies, I wonder? Pacing looks good regardless, everything is so on point with this coaster.

this is the officiel story behind baron1898



also here is hte video of the opening livestream who wants to see that ( its only in dutch this livestream )

^^I know they have been using the regular magnetic brakes for a while but apparently they're using Intamin style magnetic fins now

[mkingy]

Coaster Hero wrote:

EDIT: I feel like it would flow better if the zero g roll went the other way, but that's just me. Also, B&M using magnetic brake fins?

I disagree that it should be the other way round (but agree it would flow better) due to the fact every other turn on the ride is a right hander!

[Dirk_Ermen]

mkingy wrote:

Coaster Hero wrote:

EDIT: I feel like it would flow better if the zero g roll went the other way, but that's just me. Also, B&M using magnetic brake fins?

I disagree that it should be the other way round (but agree it would flow better) due to the fact every other turn on the ride is a right hander!

I would have added a little sway between the immelmann and the zero g roll instead of the flattening out at 0?? for a bit before changing direction.

Woah, this flows perfectly from a vertical drop to a final brake! This needs another expression instead of saying "Wow smooth. I suggest making a comment like "This is soothing."

[mkingy]

Dirk_Ermen wrote:

mkingy wrote:

Coaster Hero wrote:

EDIT: I feel like it would flow better if the zero g roll went the other way, but that's just me. Also, B&M using magnetic brake fins?

I disagree that it should be the other way round (but agree it would flow better) due to the fact every other turn on the ride is a right hander!

I would have added a little sway between the immelmann and the zero g roll instead of the flattening out at 0?? for a bit before changing direction.

Yeah agreed- although you know it'd make it into the "WTF transition" thread ahah

[gouldy]

I love it. I'll take one!

[Coasterkidmwm]

Looks like an excellent ride from the POV.

I love that shaping on the helix. Does anyone know if it provides any force?

the last episode of the making of baron 1898

It seems like it was not too long ago when the first video came out. Wow time really does fly.