Thank you very much
@Sammy! I'd presume you'll all want to know what the layout is before I post the next one, so I think I'd better tell you all what the layout is.
Now, I won't avoid the fact that this layout was hard. Like, really hard. I myself even slightly regretted posting the layout after I posted it. I decided to post it after I recieved some criticism about my last layout being too easy:
Then post harder layouts.
So, I can tell you that the coaster I used was... the now defunct
Lightning Bolt at MGM Grand Adventures in Las Vegas! The ride was an Intamin family coaster that opened in 1993 and closed in 2000. The layout modifications I was referring to in my first clue entailed the ride length increasing from 1,100ft to 2,400ft with the addition of new track by Arrow Dynamics, and the ride spent the first 4 years of its lifespan enclosed. If you want to know more about it, here's the coaster's page on RCDB:
https://rcdb.com/105.htm
Before I cause mass outrage, I'd like to clarify that despite the coaster being long gone and not visible on Google Maps (I'm afraid that if you try and view it on there, all you'll see are some luxury condos...), I think
@Sammy's rules permit defunct coasters provided that plans are available:
* Unique layouts only -
No clones or "off the shelf" models, this includes the originals of any cloned rides, ie. Blue Fire or Batman. Rides that have been demolished or are SBNO are allowed, as are rides under construction (provided accurate plans are available), though unbuilt concepts still remain a no-no.
And plans are available online... if you know where to look. For example, the layout is shown in this Expedition Theme Park documentary:
And on this Theme Park Review forum link:
https://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/p_613_9558_mgm_grand_adventures_lightning_bolt
It's also visible on Google Earth if you look at the site in the right year (around about 2002 offers a good aerial view of the layout).
I must admit that I wholeheartedly apologise for giving you all such a hard layout to work with. As my gift of apology, the next layout will hopefully be far, far easier.
P.S. Sorry for long post. Also, the next layout will be online ASAP.
