Tag Archives: Construction

Skyrush December 16 Update

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Mike

Keystone Thrills has yet another great Skyrush update.  The first drop is going up quickly and more track has been added at the runout, as well as the track that crosses above the first drop.

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Video of Skyrush Drop Installation

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Mike

As you can see, the bottom of the first drop is nearly complete!

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Skyrush Track Installed

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Mike

Skyrush track has finally been installed at Hersheypark.  The first track installed is at the bottom of the first drop and it looks like they will be installing the rest of the track while simultaneously working on the lift hill.  Check … Continue reading →

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Leviathan Lift Hill Topped Off

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Mike

Leviathan’s 306 foot lift hill has been crowned this week, and it looks beautiful.  The new style large spine hill looks eerily under-supported and should add to the thrill of the ride.  The next element also looks like it will … Continue reading →

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Skyrush at Hersheypark “Vertical” Construction

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Mike

Keystone Thrills has a new Skyrush construction update up that shows off the first support to go vertical.  It is the lift motor support, so it only sort of counts, but the crane is on site and full vertical construction … Continue reading →

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Verbolten at Busch Gardens Williamsburg Construction Update

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Mike

Skycoastin Steve at ThemeParkReview had a chance to go to closing day for Busch Gardens Williamsburg yesterday and snapped a few pictures of Verbolten, their new launched roller coaster for 2012.  The track work for the indoor section has been … Continue reading →

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Wild Eagle Construction Update

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Mike

Dollywood has posted a new update to the construction blog for their new roller coaster, Wild Eagle.  The track is nearing completion, with only a few more turns left.  They also posted this teaser for the POV animation.  The ride … Continue reading →

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Leviathan Progress Report

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Mike

Crews have been working hard installing the new Leviathan roller coaster at Canada’s Wonderland.  Currently the lift hill is about half way done, with the 3rd support structure nearing completion.  They have also begun work on the bottom of the … Continue reading →

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Leviathan Goes Vertical at Canada’s Wonderland

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Mike

As you can see, the first pieces of track for Leviathan at Canada’s Wonderland have been put in place.  This looks like the end of the very long brake run.  Other pictures on their site include the massive live hill … Continue reading →

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New Hersheypark 2012 SkyRush Train Image

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Mike

Here is a rendering of the train layout for the new Skyrush roller coaster going in at Hersheypark for the 2012 season.  The “floorless” wing seats will indeed be off the edge of the track and should add some excitement.  … Continue reading →

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