Author Topic: Sixflags.com Construction Pictures (Read 55310 times)

SilverBullet · « **Reply #25 on:** November 24, 2005, 05:44:12 PM »

All I've been hearing that it won't be ready, it won't be ready, but I think it will. It's a tight compact coaster that won't take that long to build. It'll pick up after the lift is done. I mean it is the only mechanical part and the highest part.

overlord · « **Reply #26 on:** November 26, 2005, 03:01:26 PM »

Quote from: "SilverBullet"

All I've been hearing that it won't be ready, it won't be ready, but I think it will. It's a tight compact coaster that won't take that long to build. It'll pick up after the lift is done. I mean it is the only mechanical part and the highest part.

Exactly. Thats what i keep saying. Its not like theres all these rigorous tests it has to go through either. It will be like, if it can get through the course, then its fine.

WadeJ · « **Reply #27 on:** November 26, 2005, 03:23:31 PM »

As of this past Monday night, the 21st, the discussion I had seemed to indicate things are right on schedule and maybe even slightly ahead.

However, NJ weather is impossible to predict. I'd say it isn't even possible to say if the ride will be open on time or not this early in the game.

overlord · « **Reply #28 on:** November 27, 2005, 11:37:12 AM »

Right now i want to say that i want it to be open for opening day. But that vision seems to be slippping away suddenly. :roll:

MForce23 · « **Reply #29 on:** November 28, 2005, 10:11:40 PM »

Just another update by GADV. ET is looking very tall....

http://www.sixflags.com/parks/greatadventure/parkpress/photos.html

chilled182 · « **Reply #30 on:** November 29, 2005, 12:42:39 PM »

I love how RT and ET run parallel to each other in the begining. its a nice touch.

And I cant wait to take the reflection picture either!

overlord · « **Reply #31 on:** November 29, 2005, 03:17:57 PM »

^That will look real nice.

This ride will be simply awesome. The lift hill is so majestic right now. But just wait until the rest of the ride is built. This will truely be a bull.

MForce23 · « **Reply #32 on:** November 29, 2005, 04:03:56 PM »

I cant wait till the lift is totally done so construction will move along alot faster. The lift is the slowest part of the ride....

overlord · « **Reply #33 on:** December 01, 2005, 07:09:05 PM »

We are forgetting that they still have to install the cable lift. How long do you think this will be since it has never been done on a wooden coaster ever before?

ChuckR · « **Reply #34 on:** December 02, 2005, 01:03:15 AM »

I have no idea..

Does anyone know how long MF cable took to install?

overlord · « **Reply #35 on:** December 02, 2005, 08:19:11 PM »

Well you add that time in plus the factor that this has never been done before on a woodie so you got that trial and error period. Hopefully this thing works perfectly.

MForce23 · « **Reply #36 on:** December 04, 2005, 09:23:17 PM »

ughhhh ohhhh snow storm coming. :evil:

Hopfully construction wont be delay by too much... :roll:

ChuckR · « **Reply #37 on:** December 06, 2005, 12:42:08 PM »

chilled182 · « **Reply #38 on:** December 06, 2005, 12:43:01 PM »

i really love that color for some reason. did SF update the site?

innervision · « **Reply #39 on:** December 06, 2005, 12:53:20 PM »

They updated it yesterday I believe.

DianaR · « **Reply #40 on:** December 08, 2005, 09:21:10 AM »

They are doing a great job this year, let's be sure and let them know so maybe they will see how appreciated it is

ChuckR · « **Reply #41 on:** December 14, 2005, 02:42:52 PM »

New Updates...

blazzinmatt · « **Reply #42 on:** December 14, 2005, 02:57:25 PM »

That looks like it is getting really close to being topped off. I can't wait for it.

Bubba Z · « **Reply #43 on:** December 15, 2005, 03:51:42 AM »

Did someone say topped off. yes very close, I can't wait until I see the infield done around RT. That's going to be so sweet.

chilled182 · « **Reply #44 on:** December 15, 2005, 12:55:10 PM »

it should be happening sometime quite soon indeed.. weather permitting of course. It looks like were going to get another storm system in the next few days. its actually flurrying down here right now.

KingdaKaRuler05 · « **Reply #45 on:** December 15, 2005, 04:07:53 PM »

^Tuesday. I saw an letter from Kristin on another site (xtremecoasters) inviting the media Tuesday for the topping off. I'm glad they finished the lift before Christmas. Now this think will really start to move!

-KKR05

WadeJ · « **Reply #46 on:** December 15, 2005, 04:16:00 PM »

Obviously, this is good news....

But, some sites really lack class... Enough said :roll:

ChuckR · « **Reply #47 on:** December 22, 2005, 05:21:43 PM »

4 new pictures of the top off...

http://www.sixflags.com/parks/greatadventure/parkpress/photos.html

PcMan · « **Reply #48 on:** December 29, 2005, 01:09:01 PM »

New 12-29-05 pics
http://www.sixflags.com/parks/greatadventure/parkpress/photos.html

Dec. 28 - On Dec. 20 the lift hill was topped off at 188 feet. We are now focused on bent assembly for the hairpin turn at the top of the lift hill to the first drop. Massive bents will be assembled on the ground, lifted and set in place to an erected height of 187 feet.

The winch drum for the cable and catch car system has been set. As we move forward, we are in the process of setting up a separate lift-detail gang to focus on El Toro?s track and mechanical assembly.
Work continues at a steady pace throughout the area. Last week a concrete pour for the station bent footings was complete. During this last week of 2005, excavation work in the Plaza del Carnaval section will continue from the return to La Cocina restaurant.
Al Rubano, Director of Construction

ChuckR · « **Reply #49 on:** December 29, 2005, 01:16:27 PM »

The tree is still up there!! :lol:

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