Originally posted by dragon2000
Completely agree with what Coaster individual has just said.
Although running 6 trains would be great in an ideal world, I doubt you would see it on Maverick.
When the ride first opens and there is all the 'new ride' hype, management will try to get a 6 train operation - however, while staff get used to the system, its trains etc. it would be difficult.
Then, after the hype theoretically dies down and the queues shorten, I imagine that staff will possibly lose enthusiasm and management will make the decision not to run 6 trains.
At Thorpe Park, Stealth has 3 trains, and this was announced as such on the construction website. However, it was never the case that 3 trains would all be on the track - this may well be the case on Maverick.
Anyone who has been on an Intamin Accelerator with the new harnesses will know that they are VERY hard to pull down - now imagine having to pull down half a trains-worth of restraints. It's tiring and requires a lot of physical strength.
Unless there are blocks around the track where the trains will stop, as Coaster individual mentioned above, I cannot see a smooth 6 train op.
I agree with this, considering it is a new system, it will be difficult for all the staff to get used to the 6 trains. While they get into the sync of things, I would assume that there will be a lot of waiting on breaks, while waiting for the dispatch.