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A white knuckle ghost ride. This is essentially a roller coater in
the dark. The position of the train triggers various micro switches
and trip beams along the way to provide impetuous for the effect cues.
As the train enters the darkness the tracks are highlighted by
electroluminescent strip revealing a network loops in the distance. As
the train climbs the first ramp the strips fade to zero leaving
complete darkness as the train reaches the apex. As the train begins
to accelerate over the first peak a loud explosion is heard and
blinding strobe strikes. The train hits a water trough and green
moving beams break through falling chilled fog as it starts to climb
again. As it reaches the top of this climb there is a structural
creaking noise and a vibration is felt through the train. The train
now accelerates backwards as if out of control. When the train stops
abruptly in the dip low level lighting reveal water gushing on all
sides of the train. The train now descends through an acrylic tunnel
under the water. As it passes through the tunnel sharks and leviathan
like creatures attack the tunnel accompanied by the train shaking and
loud echoing noises. The train then ascends a spiral track while being
attacked by flying creatures as the walls are cracked and apparently
lava filled. Again shaking can be felt. Finally the top of the spiral
is reached the heat of an out venting flame can be seen and felt and
the train accelerates very fast and passes through a cork screw during
strobing and chilled fog and moving beams. To the finish.
Fixtures
| electroluminescent strip |
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| High power strobes |
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| Yoke profiles |
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| Mirror profiles |
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| chilled fog machines |
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| LED colour mixing strip |
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| Full range speakers |
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Control
| Artist computer |
dual core PC |
| data acquisition |
USB data acquisition for sensor reception and commands
from the train control system |
| DMX relays |
these trigger vibration devices, high pressure water
valves, gas valves and commands to the train control system. |
| DMX interfaces |
USB DMX interfaces for fog machines, yokes, mirrors,
electroluminescent strips, strobes and LEDs. |
| 10 channel audio output |
10 audio channels for effect sound playback along the
route. |
| Audio power amps |
400 watt audio power amps. |
| touch panel outstation |
control panel for central operator to monitor and
override. |
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