Ryan King Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Dont Forget to Keep Signing the Petition! http://www.saveourcyclone.co.uk//index.php BUT...I better get my Turtle before they save the coaster... XD - Hey Robb, you know what that means now right...? -Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the sound Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Lol, i own a turtle! I don't see why everyone wants to save it. it doens't look that special, and it isn't super duiper old, like the Scenic Railway here in Melbourne. People say its 70 years old and in good condition. Big woop. Scenic Railway is comeing up to its 100th birthday! So, someone inform me why everyone wants to save it! Also, Southport has closed. Leaving the cyclone there is kind of... stupid. IMO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I don't see why everyone wants to save it. it doens't look that special, and it isn't super duiper old, like the Scenic Railway here in Melbourne. People say its 70 years old and in good condition. Big woop. Scenic Railway is comeing up to its 100th birthday! So, someone inform me why everyone wants to save it! Also, Southport has closed. Leaving the cyclone there is kind of... stupid. IMO! If its saved then maybe the Cyclone will get its own 100th birthday...and its not so stupid to save a coaster if it means it still provides one more reason for people to visit a town. Southport still relies a lot on tourism and visitors equal money for local business. A thriving local economy means greater money invested in a town from outside businesses who see financial gain from setting up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterboy76 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 That is sad, however it looks like they're being more "gentle" than the guys who took down this coaster. But at least we got a made for TV movie from this one, "The Death of Oceanview Park"-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Apple Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Cyclone was demolished today. Full story at http://www.southportforums.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=50367604 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verticalzero Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Woodies are "rare" in the UK and losing one today is a great shame. Thanks alot and shame on you Amanda. Riding on an old woodie coaster is an honour, yes they are't the same as say "Hades", but if it was not for the "Classic" coasters you would not have the modern woodies today. Just give it praise for being built at that time for everyone to enjoy the ride. I think the "Big Dipper" at BPB is slow and nearly stalls on the hills, but I don't knock the ride for being out of date. Thanks for the rides over the years and RIP Cyclone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 ^ You lost a crappy woodie. No loss, really....I'd say the same thing if the Antelope, for example, was torn down too! I really think you're in the wrong for blaming Amanda. I highly doubt she goes around destorying roller coasters for her own personal pleasure. While I can understand your want to keep the historic rides, and stuff like that, businesses shift focus all the time. It's obvious over the years that BPB is the companies main focus. Frontierland was demolished about 10 years ago, and now Southport. If it means bigger and better things for BPB in the years to come, GOOD FOR THEM! I really wouldn't blame "Amanda." It's funny how everyone seems to praise Geoffory and say how much better things were under his control, but then they also forget that he's just a guilty for demolishing a park and a classic woodie too! --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo210 Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I agree with Robb, Geoffery also tore down a woodie and a park! I actually found that out sometime before (maybe even a day before) Southport's Pleausreland closed that Geoffery killed Fontierland and sent the wooden mouse to Southport's Pleasureland. Now BPB will expand and will become (and already is) one of Englands best Amusement parks! As its sad to see any roller coaster go, keep in mind that there is a CyCLONE CLONE in India. Seriously, some people are acting like Balder or Grand National just got torn down, but its just a slow paced woodie with little, if any, airtime. I never ridden it, but by videos, it looked like a Grizzily of England only with hills and being a classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verticalzero Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 The "Cyclone" may have it's revenge for being "razed". Link: http://www.southportforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50367615 Southport.gb.com understands that an Asbestos Survey was carried out in Pleasureland Southport at the end of November 2005. The survey included the Cyclone sheds, Sultans Palace, Training Facilities; River caves Backyard, Electrical Workshop, Engineering Brew room, and the Pitstop. SGB believes that asbestos was found in the shed roof below the Cyclone and still remains there today. The retaining wall between Pleasureland and the zoo contains asbestos, and many other buildings due for demolition on the Pleasureland site contain asbestos. There was NO sign of a licensed specialist contractor dealing with the asbestos under the Cyclone or the wall when OTS visited the site today (Monday 20th November 2006). FACTS: Asbestos waste removal All repair/removal work should be carried out by someone trained and competent to carry out the task. Asbestos waste, whether it be small amounts or large quantities may only be disposed off by a licensed specialist contractor. Asbestos waste should be double bagged in heavy-duty polythene bags (minimum 500 gauge) and clearly labelled with the label prescribed for asbestos, before it is transported to the disposal site. Asbestos waste can only be disposed at a site licensed to receive asbestos waste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebo Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 I'm new here, I only know TPDave though! Flicking through this fortnights Private Eye, saw this: Unfair Ground So farewell then the Southport Pleasureland which closed this autumn, after the introduction of an entrance charge in 2005 which saw annual visitors drop from 2.5 million to 500,000. Fairground fans have cried conspiracy, with many believing that the decline and sudden closure of the 84 year old Pleasureland has been deliberate - and certainly little effort has been made to preserve it. Sefton Council which owns the site and leased it to the fair, isn't looking for a buyer to take on the fair as a growing concern, but wants future use to "complement" its other seafront developments. The council has grand plans to market Southport as a classy upmarket resort. Meanwhile, the fair's owner, Blackpool Pleasure Beach (BPB), also runs the rival attraction up the coast. While newer attractions are being moved to Blackpool, the greatest local upset has been over the wooden rollorcoaster Cyclone, which has been part of Southport skyline since 1937. Just days after the fairground closed in September, men with chainsaws were seen on the Cyclone, cutting the tracks, although most of the rollorcoaster has not yet been demolished. However the chainsawing served to wreck an attempt by campaigners to get the ride listed building status. English Heritage was refused entry by BPB, but compiled a report anyway, concluding that although the Cyclone is one if the nine historic Rollorcoasters surviving in Britain, " ongoing demolition since closure in early September 2006 has seen much of the south east side demolished and this continuing demolition, along with the rebuilding of the station and part of the structure, means that a listing recommendation cannot be justified for this rollorcoaster." No plan for the 30 acre council owned site has been announced yet, but Sefton has already been developing the rest of the sea front with plans for a £30m hotel complex and "Dunes Splash World", an indoor water park. These will join the cinema, bowling alley, pet food superstore and Matalan already developed on the sea front. Conspiracy? All typed by me. 20 minutes!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verticalzero Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Sefton could have integrated the Cyclone into their new project. Most of the coasters in the UK give "rubbish" rides apart from "Megafobia, Nash, BD, Rollercoaster, Wild Mouse, Vampire, Dragon's Fury, Cobra and Nemesis". Goodbye Cyclone, Hello 3 more woodies by 2010, that's if the strick council's don't get their ways and reject the plans. I'll blame Amanda for this though: English Heritage was refused entry by BPB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verticalzero Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Some updated pics of Southport and bits of Cyclone everywhere. http://ridemad.com/southport-pleasureland-january-2007#more-28 Very sad indeed, cheers Amanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niiicolaaah Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Ouch! It's really weird seeing a coaster I just rode last year being torn to bits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Very sad indeed, cheers Amanda I honestly don't understand your constantly blaming Amanda. It's a business. These things happen. DEAL WITH IT! Seriously, if you're going to blame Amanda, then Geoffrey was no better when he closed the park in Morecambe and ripped apart the Tornado. But yet people sang his praises. Remember, he destroyed this: I personally don't blame either of them, because I "get it" and I know that in order for one part of a business to move forward sometimes you do need to close the gap on other parts of it. --Robb "You have one of the best parks in the world, Blackpool, around the corner from you...stop your complaining!" Alvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster05 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 The only thing that i find confusing after reading that articla and timeline is that it seemed to be growing and doing well before 2006, then poff it's closed and destroyed without even trying to be sold. That part does seem a little suspicious, but I also had never even heard of the park before last year. Although it was one of my least favorite parks on the trip, it did have some cool stuff that will be missed on a return visit to the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Ryan, I have decided your idea isn't that crazy. In fact, I'm going to help you out. Here's what you write..... Dear Southport, Earlier this year I visited England for the very first time. It was an amazing cultural experience for me and I was grateful to see what life was like living in the UK. It is truly a wonderful country. The reason why I am writing this letter is because I have recently found out that Southport's Pleasureland Amusement Park will be closing, and the wooden roller coaster, "Cyclone" which is considered a British historical icon for that part of the country may be torn down. We spent a day in the sea side town of Southport and really enjoyed the area, the people, and the park. It was reminiscent of the glory days of New York City's Coney Island, an atmosphere that no longer exists in America. Included with this letter is an empty box. While I would prefer to see the Cyclone be saved and re-opened to the public, if the unfortunate worst case scenario does happen and the coaster is demolished, it would mean a lot to me to have a piece of Southport's history here in America as a memorial of the coaster and of my trip. If it would be possible, please place a small turtle in this box. I can guarantee you I will give the turtle a very fulfilling life in a loving caring home. I will need you to send the turtle via express airmail as most small turtles would not survive more than two days without food or water. Every day I spend time with this turtle, feed this turtle, and take this turtle out for a walk using a specially made "turtle harness" it will remind me of Southport and all the wonderful people of England. If a turtle is not available, perhaps a block of wood from the demolished Cyclone would be nice too. But I would prefer the Turtle. Oh, and tell the people who closed down Southport.... "You're not allowed to pound it fudgers!!!!" The "Ryan King." The "Southport Turtle" came up again today and it reminded me of this AWESOME letter that was written. If you read it with a serious tone in mind it's both amazing and hilarious at the same time! Oh, as to Ryan's dissapointment, no turtle ever arrived in his mailbox. --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoflake15 Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I had totally missed the demise of this park and its very sad to see it being torn apart. The 'Chewits' Log Flume did make me laugh tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Dear Southport, Earlier this year I visited England for the very first time. It was an amazing cultural experience for me and I was grateful to see what life was like living in the UK. It is truly a wonderful country. The reason why I am writing this letter is because I have recently found out that Southport's Pleasureland Amusement Park will be closing, and the wooden coaster, "Cyclone" considered a British historical icon for that part of the country may be torn down. We spent a day in the sea side town of Southport and really enjoyed the area, the people, and the park. It was reminiscent of the glory days of New York City's Coney Island, an atmosphere that no longer exists in America. Included with this letter is an empty box and a 5 pound note for shipping. While I would prefer to see the Cyclone be saved and re-opened to the public, if the unfortunate worst case scenario does happen and the coaster is demolished, it would mean a lot to me to have a piece of Southport's history here in America as a memorial of the coaster and of my trip. If it would be possible, please place a small turtle in this box. I can guarantee you I will give the turtle a very fulfilling life in a loving caring home. I will need you to send the turtle via express airmail as most small turtles would not survive more than two days without food or water. Every day I spend time with this turtle, feed this turtle, and take this turtle out for a walk using a specially made "turtle harness" it will remind me of Southport and all the wonderful people of England. If a turtle is not available, perhaps a nice block of wood from the sadly demolished Cyclone would be nice too. But I would prefer the Turtle… Your Friend Ryan King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speeddeamon128 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 NO not the chainsaw A wrecking ball is quicker & less painful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now