fatdaddy Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I'm going to assume that they sold the trains to another venue that still has a universal mobility monorail in service. Can't think of another reason why they would ship them off in a flatbed truck. I hope this is what happend, I'd rather see them used for something instead of scrapped. Of course, since they had no plans to ever make it run again, scrapping it would be an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloneCaptain38 Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I have an image interpretation of perhaps why the metro (monorail) trains are being removed. I know they could being sent to be scrapped for cash, or donated to another park or fair. My theory is the space will be used for a Hurricane Harbor expansion for 2012. If you look at this image from GoogleEarth, you'll notice the only thing in this space that could be removed for space is the old metro storage station. By removing the trains first, it gives them the space to really do some demo, tearing down the storage station without bringing harm to the trains. It would give the park more space for something new, perhaps in 2012. I am just guessing this space will eventually become something new either next year, or in 2013. Here is an image of what the space should look like, once they demo the station, and level the surrounding areas, including the old Season Pass building, or is that still being used today? I don't know, but I think it all should be leveled, and use that entire space for something fresh, brand new. And of course, we all know on the far left, where Yosemite Sam's Sierra Falls was located, will now be the home of Road Runner Express, opening soon this month. I have another question, in this image below, what is this area used for? If this isn't being used for anything currently for the park, or park guests, why not see this leveled out, and become a new attraction area. I have no idea what this corner is, maybe somebody here knows. It's right next to Road Runner Express, and Colossus. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 ^It's hard to tell from those screen grabs, but it looks like the area you're talking about is the Hurricane Harbor group catering area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolercstrluvr Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 ^^ Isn't that where the WCB lunch was back in 08 or 09? When we had the freak hail storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 ^ Correct, that is the picnic pavilion that is generally used for HH events, but was used for WCB 2009 because the other pavilion was under refurb (if I'm remembering correctly). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckaroo234 Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Its also a staff break area where they can chainsmoke before dealing with angry people in line again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloneCaptain38 Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 ^ Correct, that is the picnic pavilion that is generally used for HH events, but was used for WCB 2009 because the other pavilion was under refurb (if I'm remembering correctly). Thanks everyone, I had no idea what the area was used for, so I assume it may never be torn down, and the land can be used for some kind of attraction in the future. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6flagsbrad Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I would lean more towards a Hurricane Harbor expansion in that general area. As for the monorails, it is sad to see them go. And although I would hate to see this happen, the track could come down soon, or it could be a few years. I'm sure they will leave it up until there is an addition added to the park that requires removal of a portion of the track. I would really like to see the park use the tunnel that travels directly through the hill. It would be a really cool coaster tunnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFMM fanboy Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I think the old season pass building is being used for the Joker's Hideout maze during Fright Fest. They always have it up, and I think it would be hastle taking the maze down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveydo5172 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I say bring back Granny's Gran Prix and put it in that spot...I am a big fan of car rides....and they still need some place to put that sweet new Sally Corp dar ride that I still have faith that will eventually come to the park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDcoasterMAN Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 It has begun! The Lantern is ascending! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexinla Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 It already looks sexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolliger&Mabillard Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Nice...Though the first picture threw me off...first glance looks like an impulse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6flagsbrad Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Not sure if anyone had heard about this yet.... Colossus Refurbishment - (4/25/11) Screamscape sources indicate that following the successful opening and transformation of the Texas Giant this past weekend, management has now set their eyes upon the next candidate for transformation. We’ve heard it rumored before, but now it seems like a good bet that Colossus at Magic Mountain will be the next woodie to ride the Iron Horse rail system. Much like the transformation of the Texas Giant, I’m told that the ideas they are planning for Colossus will be quite shocking and take it to the next level. Stay tuned! http://screamscape.com/html/six_flags_magic_mountain.htm (scroll down to bottom of page) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatdaddy Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Green Lantern looks awesome! I really don't think they are gonna spend the cash to referb Colossus, I mean they just did some retracking and it's pretty damn smooth. Granted they could reprofile it, but I don't think they could do as much as they did with Texas Giant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Starr Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Hate to kill dreams or what not, but just consider that there's rumor of Rocky Mountain topper track for just about every wooden coaster in the SF chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyuk200523 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Green Lantern will be finished in a matter of a week or two, I love how these newer compact coasters (EuroFighters and Ball Coasters) can be built in super fast time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike932 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 I wonder if they will charge extra to ride Green Lantern using fastpass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Thrill Dragster Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Terminator was a Flashpass up charge for a couple of months after it opened. I would expect the same for Green Lantern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSum1_55 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 I was at SFMM last week, when I took this picture. Has everyone already seen this? Obviously, Green Lantern is not the only coaster to begin vertical construction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFMM fanboy Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 ^Your right. A photo was released on SFMM's facebook page showing a piece of track & supports. LINK: http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=10150238139207125&set=pu.67502107124&type=1&theater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaMiTsPaT Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 ^It looks pretty. I also love the stupid comments that come with any construction update on an amusement park's Facebook page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Why are some of the supports white and some black? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFMM fanboy Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 ^Those arn't supports. They're beams for the station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 ^You mean for GL? I was talking about this ride... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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