Building a Thrill Ride: Expedition Everest

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    Originally Posted By Goofyernmost

    I just watched it on the Discovery Channel.
     
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    Originally Posted By GalDisney

    ok here is a technical question ..why does E E need a track switch for the train to go backwards? I have ridden other coasters that go backwards yet dont need to switch.?? The switch looks very intersting tho in how it works.
     
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    Originally Posted By Labuda

    Gal, I believe it's becasue you're not JUST going backwards, but you're heading in a different direction to continue your ride.
     
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    Originally Posted By GalDisney

    ahhh ok. Makes sense, I have not been on the ride yet so I was not aware of that. Thanks :)
     
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    Originally Posted By Labuda

    I haven't been on it yet either - my p9ost is just a guess. :) But, I'd bet I might just be right. :)
     
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    Originally Posted By Goofyernmost

    From what I have seen in video's, it backs up, stops and then proceeded forward again on a different path.
     
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    Originally Posted By TarzanRocked99-06

    it switches tracks twice the first is where you go backwards and do a double helix, you stop the track switches again and you go into the big drop
     
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