
ricklap77
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It is indeed very sad. As far as I am aware only the trains were saved from the demolition. Apparently all signs inside the station were scrapped. I have a hard time thinking some organizations such as ACE didn't step in drastically to save the Blue Streak. I know in the past they did and have been monumental in keeping the coaster up. I know some people just think its time had come but I am sure more could have been done. Obviously the pandemic is somewhat a bit responsible for the outcome. Had it not been for the pandemic and the closure of the park in 2020 I think CLP would still be in business. The park was profitable and the Blue Streak received new track work on the lift hill in the Fall of 2019, which the trains never rolled on. I guess the pandemic, and, the sale to the wrong new owner are the cause of all this. We certainly can blame him for many things, but he was the only bidder at the sale of the park. Last Fall the Knoebels were seen at the park purchasing some stuff like benches...etc. I just wish they would have stepped in to save and or relocate the Blue Streak. They are the best at doing this. But again I ackowledge the coaster was not in the best shape and it was maybe just as much money to relocate it than to build brand new. What makes it more sad and frustrating in this whole story is that the owner Todd Joseph never spoke the truth about the park. He seemed to hate it and wanted to get rid of the amusement park as soon as he purchased it. Had he been transparent all along, the people and the community would be more accepting of the outcome, and some stuff from the Blue Streak could have been saved and auctionned off. The Blue Streak had a lot of history with it. It's the least he could have done.
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Stan Checketts has died
ricklap77 replied to boldikus's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
RIP Stan and thank you for all the innovation you brought to the industry. -
Indiana Beach (IB) Discussion Thread
ricklap77 replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
If it's as intense and smooth as the West Edmonton Mall's Mindbender, it will be awesome! The WEM Mindbender is one hell of a coaster! Quite INTENSE! -
Waldameer Discussion Thread
ricklap77 replied to Millennium ForceJZ's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
You have to keep in mind wooden coasters are very temperamental. The weather, humidity, time of day, where you sit etc.... all affect the ride experience. -
Waldameer Discussion Thread
ricklap77 replied to Millennium ForceJZ's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Maintenance, layout, quality of design and fabrication all play into whether a wooden coaster will age well. Aggressive layouts, IMO, have to have a forgiveble structure so that the structure is not too stiff, allowing some sway as the train travels on the tracks. The way it is braced is really important, more so on intense layouts. And of course the trains must be appropriate for the coaster they serve. All very curvy, twisted layouts SHOULD have articulated trains. PTC box train cars sould only be on out and back layouts with mostly straight hills, not on twisters! -
Waldameer Discussion Thread
ricklap77 replied to Millennium ForceJZ's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Is there another train option!? PTC trains are heavy and harsh on tracks. As soon as the tracks become a little loose those trains beat them pretty good. Bring back the light and spacious Morgan trains! -
Playland (PNE) Vancouver Discussion Thread
ricklap77 replied to Nrthwnd's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
At least it wasn't scrapped! Those Vekoma corkscrews with bayern curve are getting pretty rare. -
Playland (PNE) Vancouver Discussion Thread
ricklap77 replied to Nrthwnd's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I agree. They need one and I think they should have kept Corkscrew! I know the pandemic changed their plans and at this point they probably wish they didn't get rid of it. La Ronde did the same with their Corkscrew except they didn't bother selling it they scrapped it instead! Who bought the Playland Corkscrew? -
Playland (PNE) Vancouver Discussion Thread
ricklap77 replied to Nrthwnd's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
They need a looping coaster. Any Scharzkopft double loop coaster for sale!? -
Playland (PNE) Vancouver Discussion Thread
ricklap77 replied to Nrthwnd's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Any used large coaster they are removing at other parks would be good for the park. Cedar point's Wicked Twister would have been perfect. -
Playland (PNE) Vancouver Discussion Thread
ricklap77 replied to Nrthwnd's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Yes they should definetly get a new coaster. Something big. Playland needs one. They could get a used one too. -
Fantasy Island and Empire Adventures Inc.
ricklap77 replied to ricklap77's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Good news! Good to see this park coming back to life