Rob Ascough

> Everyone Ive spoken with says that the GNE is amazing and rerideable
> now.

> Rumor has it, the new trains arent cheap either (heard it's about a
> mill per train?). However, if Morey's can swing it, there's no reason
> why the big chains cant redo their SLC's too.

I'm probably not the best person to give his opinion since I loved the ride
before it got the new trains but the coaster is a lot more comfortable.
There are some transitions that will always throw you around but I can't see
anyone getting off the ride and claiming it's too rough to ride again.

I heard the total for the two new trains was $1 million, but I really don't
know what figures are accurate. Keep in mind that the retrofit included the
seats, restraints and the structure that attaches them to the chassi, which
I don't believe were replaced. That might have cut back on the cost.
Regardless, it was money well spent, primarily for the two reasons Mark
mentioned.

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-Rob