Question for everyone.A issue at Bush Gardens Tampa with there Vonroll VR101 Skyride.Can they lower 2 of there towers for there new Coaster to clear OVER the Skyride?I saw this on Screamscape today.I know they cant relocate Vonroll VR101s here in the USA,but can they alter there ride?Much Thanks..
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Started by vonroll101, Mar 03 2011 05:24 PM
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Posted 04 March 2011 - 04:26 AM
vonroll101, on 03 March 2011 - 05:24 PM, said:
I know they cant relocate Vonroll VR101s here in the USA,but can they alter there ride?Much Thanks..
am curious, why can't vr101's be relocated? i don't know what type of lift this is, have they been "red-tagged" somewhere?
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Posted 04 March 2011 - 07:40 AM
In our jurisdiction, I speculate that the Tramway Board would approve an application to modify the lift without de-grandfathering, provided that the project met the requirements for modification (qualified engineer's approval with stamped drawing list, tower loads, etc.); a load test at 110% load would be required also.
To answer the question of whether the Von Roll 101's have been 'red tagged', I believe that there may be several design features with these old lifts that do not meet the current B. 77 standard. If they were re-located, they would be considered 'new' installations, and therefore would be required to meet the current design standards. I am not familiar with the process in Florida... perhaps they regulate this through their amusement process.
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To answer the question of whether the Von Roll 101's have been 'red tagged', I believe that there may be several design features with these old lifts that do not meet the current B. 77 standard. If they were re-located, they would be considered 'new' installations, and therefore would be required to meet the current design standards. I am not familiar with the process in Florida... perhaps they regulate this through their amusement process.
WBL
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Posted 04 March 2011 - 04:17 PM
shoemaniii, on 04 March 2011 - 04:26 AM, said:
am curious, why can't vr101's be relocated? i don't know what type of lift this is, have they been "red-tagged" somewhere?
Vonroll VR101s are of the box grip design.A closed in grip.This is 1945 technology and is the birthplace of detachable lifts(Gondola/Chairlifts)In case of A derail on a tower,the grip cant pass by the derail roller bank.
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Posted 24 March 2011 - 08:16 PM
Bush Gardens lowered Tower 2 and now started Tower 1 on there Vonroll VR101 Question for everyone.Do towers have "I " Beams in them?Or are they thick steel?There are Square towers with A Taper.Thanks.. Here is A link about it. http://www.rollercoa...1b/index1.shtml Its on page 2.
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