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Post June 13th, 2016, 4:58 pm
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SFOG just posted this on Twitter:
ALERT-- We will say goodbye to a ride that's been at the park for 30+ years on Thurs for something coming in 2017. Any guesses? #SFOGThrills



I hope it's not Mindbender. I haven't been on it yet, but it would be a shame to lose another Schwarzkopf coaster.

Post June 13th, 2016, 5:47 pm

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Sounds an awful lot like the classic Six Flags pitch before they RMC one of their wooden coasters... Sooooooooo, goodbye Great American Scream Machine?

Post June 13th, 2016, 5:49 pm

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So, quick research shows these are all the rides technically on the chopping block:

Dahlonega Mine Train - 1967
Great American Scream Machine - 1973
Mind Bender - 1978
Hanson Cars - 1967
Log Jamboree - 1968
Dodge City Bumper Cars - 1973
Thunder River - 1982
Splashwater Falls - 1986
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Post June 13th, 2016, 6:18 pm
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THEY BETTER NOT TOUCH MINDBENDER.
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Post June 13th, 2016, 6:51 pm

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THEY BETTER NOT TOUCH MINDBENDER
IF THEY DO THERE WILL BE MUCH RIOTING
LIKE
FULL ON RIOTING
PITCHFORKS AND TORCHES RIOTING
I WILL GET A CAROWINDS SEASON PASS IF THEY REMOVE MINDBENDER
I WILL MELT MY SIX FLAGS SEASON PASS
I WILL MELT IT IN A BONFIRE IN FRONT OF SIX FLAGS CORPORATE OFFICES

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Mind Bender at SFOG is pretty great
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Post June 13th, 2016, 7:36 pm
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VF15 wrote:
SFOG just posted this on Twitter:
ALERT-- We will say goodbye to a ride that's been at the park for 30+ years on Thurs for something coming in 2017. Any guesses? #SFOGThrills

https://twitter.com/sfovergeorgia/statu ... 0142647296

I hope it's not Mindbender. I haven't been on it yet, but it would be a shame to lose another Schwarzkopf coaster.


It might be old enough to share parts. I bet it's fine.
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Post June 13th, 2016, 10:00 pm
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Sounds an awful lot like the classic Six Flags pitch before they RMC one of their wooden coasters... Sooooooooo, goodbye Great American Scream Machine?

Probably not, the layout is just a typical wooden out-and-back, don't think RMC could do a lot with it.

Post June 14th, 2016, 12:42 am

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^ That "ACE" woodie should never get RMCed. The cutting-edge RMC elements are IMO not suitable for classic woodies.

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Post June 14th, 2016, 8:01 pm

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R.I.P Thunder River
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This park is about to Fly Free! lol
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Post June 14th, 2016, 8:55 pm

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Oh please don't let it be Mind Bender.
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I would probably consider Mind Bender the safest qualifying ride at SFOG. While I haven't visited the park myself, my brother (who lives in Georgia) says it still gets 60 minute waits on a somewhat regular basis. It would make very little sense to remove a ride that is still that popular.

I talked with a couple people yesterday who really know the park and the common speculation is that it is either Thunder River or Splashwater Falls that is going, with almost everyone agreeing that it will not be a coaster. As next year is a big anniversary year for the park, it is expected that they will be getting a very big roller coaster and it is necessary to begin work this early for it. What type of coaster? Well, Six Flags is reportedly building the prototype RMC T-Rex at one of their parks next year, and while I don't know that it will happen SFOG seems like a pretty good candidate for the ride.
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ok can we all go back to this thread now
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Post June 16th, 2016, 10:36 am
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Post June 16th, 2016, 12:52 pm
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Today is our 49th Birthday! And, we are saying GOODBYE to a classic ride - DODGE CITY BUMPER CARS.
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Post June 17th, 2016, 5:38 am
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Haha I remained cool until the real answer came out. ;)
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Post January 14th, 2017, 8:49 pm

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They could RMC the Georgia Cyclone. I've seen it done in NL 2 and have the ride in my library. Quite fun actually.

Post January 17th, 2017, 9:07 am

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^ Um since it's imitating the original Cyclone layout, I don't think that they'll make it into a RMC style. RMC won't touch most "ACE" woodies, IMO. Correct me if I'm wrong.

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