Lightning Rod: Launched RMC Coming to Dollywood!

The Unmounted is really a go pro chest mounted POV if you really look at it. Im supprised they let the person ride with it on.

Pretty sure that was filmed with Pivothead glasses. I'd want a refund if my gopro let in that much wind!

Also, Arthur Levine (the theme park expert) from About.com says Lightning Rod will open to the public TOMORROW!!

[Paradox]

Holy hell it got faster

Holy poop that is incredibly fast. Like you know it's not sped up but your instincts say otherwise.

Jesus, that is incredibly fast.

[gouldy]

SO many good coasters, so little funds.

Lightning Rod is open!!
http://www.dollywood.com

That's really excellent news. I assume this means RMC has handed off the ride to the park and everything should be in working order. The summer season is now definitely in full swing and it's good that they didn't have a delay that lasted into the peak June / July / August crowds. I love watching it tear through the finale in those offrides.

[Paradox]

YES I MIGHT BE GOING IN AUGUST!

I've been reading on Facebook/Twitter that it has been down most of the day so far. I'm a bit worried that Lightning Rod might end up being another Top Thrill Dragster (amazing ride but closed half of the time).

The "Rollback" problem could happen on the launched hill.

Edit: Guys sorry for being a tad negative because "rollback" is also my concern. Other than that, this ride is IMO epic!

[Dirk_Ermen]

VF15 wrote:

Lightning Rod is open!!
http://www.dollywood.com

That sounds like good news for the ECC as they are making a US trip at the moment.

[mkingy]

Dirk_Ermen wrote:

VF15 wrote:

Lightning Rod is open!!
http://www.dollywood.com

That sounds like good news for the ECC as they are making a US trip at the moment.

Yeah they've done well there! I suspect they left a large gap expecting delays to it so it's less luck more good planning!

Yeah, so far so good!

[Oscar]

hmmm its on fire now? D: What's going on?

What's the picture?

[Metazoanhaddock]

no, no, no.....


Wildfire is supposed to be at Kolmarden

[slosprint]

LSMs heat up more than expected? lol.

Well dang it. Can't they just not have any problems?

This is beyond insane. I cant imagine how the park feels at this point.

[Coasterkidmwm]

Remember when RMC burned the top of Colossus' lift hill? I do lol

[Metazoanhaddock]

to be fair, I see no actual flames, and crew on hand. IF there was a fire, it was likely contained to the point that LR should re-open in the next month or so. If not, I see no difference between that, and heavy welding smoke (I've actually seen thicker.....the kid welding didn't exactly know what he was doing and long story short we had to evac the autoshop lol) which whether intended or not, shouldn't cause too much of a delay......hopefully.

This "Rod" is not designed for ignition start!

Dollywood website says Lightning Rod is back in technical ride rehearsal.

Lightning Rod has reopened in technical ride rehearsal after the Rocky Mountain Construction recall on June 17. The ride may be subject to temporary closure or delays from time to time.

http://www.dollywood.com