Prowler is finally testing. Just a few days ago they got the trains on the track and it didn’t take long for them to give it a go. Accroding to their blog the ride went through about 20 test runs and moved quickly through the track. Doug pointed out in my last post that the rail will be on the train. They have put it onto the green train and are going to be putting it on the others soon. Check out some more pictures here.

It has been awhile since we have heard anything from the Gravity Group on their new Timberliner trains. Infact, I had all but forgotten about them until today. Holiday World posted a video of the Timberliner cars testing on the Raven. To quote the video:
A few weeks ago, we “loaned out” the coaster track at The Raven for our friends at The Gravity Group to try out the prototype of their Timberliner train. It was great fun to watch the testing and see their delighted faces. They took their toy …

Prowler received its first set of trains today. They look pretty nice, I love that there is nothing in front of the first row. Worlds of Fun has done a great job tracking the progress of the coaster, my hats off to them.
The other parts of the coaster are coming along as well. The brakes are ready to go, the gift shop is coming along, and the even have the queue up. If you didn’t know they are auctioning off the first ride, and they even have a leader board …

World’s of Fun has been doing a great job updating their site with new pictures of the coaster. I thought today’s update was interesting becasue they got the chain on the coaster. Maybe it is nothing ground breaking, but I do think it is neat to see all the little bits come together to make something great.
My only real problem with the World’s of Fun Prowler site (and some other Cedar Fair ride update sites) is that the photo gallery puts the newest first, and the oldest last. That is …

The Coaster Critic was in charge of this week’s Weekly Topic. He posed the age old question of steel vs. wood coasters, but he added a little twist. Which would you pick if you could only ride one type for the rest of your life? You can read his article here and view other responses.
I really had to box my head for an answer on this one. On one hand I love steel coasters for their speed, height, and inversions. On the other there is nothing like a good woodie. …