XYZ Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 It's an odd way of how they are constructing that lift hill by putting welding (or bolting) the same piece over and over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belo777 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Well, today is a BEAUTIFUL day here in Hershey! No wind, the sun is shining. Should be a very productive day with construction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 So they took the strongest design for a beam...and stacked three of them on top of each other? I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 The lift is very interesting. Strange but it's functional and still manages to look pretty good. I think those funky supports give it character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmicha Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 ^^Not to be picky, but a wide flange beam (more commonly called I Beams) aren't the strongest design for a beam. A circle is and without going into too much detail, the I beam design is a successful way to gain some of the benefits of a circular column/beam/etc. without the higher manufacturing costs. As for the ride, I am excited to see the lift rise. I'm assuming that it will rise quite quickly due to its design, and it will be great to see its impact on the park's skyline in what should be no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Sorry, I'll rephrase. The most efficient type of beam. Circles are expensive. Built-up beams are a lot cheaper and still plenty strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCJ48 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I'm no engineer, but this whole support structure seems like overkill to me. If they're using double-spine track, why do they need triple reinforced I-Beams? What's different with this as opposed to something like I305? Is it the extra weight from the winged 4-across seating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ccron10 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I'm no engineer, but this whole support structure seems like overkill to me. If they're using double-spine track, why do they need triple reinforced I-Beams? What's different with this as opposed to something like I305? Is it the extra weight from the winged 4-across seating? The track on the lift hill won't have a double spine like the rest of the ride becuase it will just connect right to the triple I-beams. Speaking of the track's spine, if you look at the turnaround it seems to be only a single spine. That's a complete suprise to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fooz Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 The i305 lift lattice is no smaller than this is, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCJ48 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Huh, for some reason I always missed the lattice below the track on I305, I always just thought the primary yellow supports connected directly to double-spined track. My bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I like talking about roller coasters more than I like talking about the strength of I-beams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntweisen Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 This ride just keeps looking better and better with every piece of steel added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.S.Coasters Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 (edited) ^Yes because that last bolt they put on the ride made it look so much better. Edited January 8, 2012 by A.S.Coasters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legoguy1395 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Wait, Why can Skyrush put its "feet" into the creek, but Great Bear cannot? Sorry if this has already been asked :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synshine Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 The best answer simply is that they asked permission this time. It's actually the first coaster to cross Spring Creek that actually has footers in the creek- although just as well given it's layout and placement, it's really the first coaster that needed to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom25 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I believe they asked when GB was under development. I believe this time, they not only asked but paid through the nose for the right to build within the creek. The good news imo is that when the creek is back to normal, Skyrush will be a VERY photographic ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammmmmy Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Is that yellow support in the 11th picture down temporary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 It's probably temporary until they get the lift constructed from the base to the first support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom25 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Yes, it is temporary. The put two yellow lift pieces together today in the creek and spent some time up on top of the first lift support, so we may see the lift reach the first support structure tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ccron10 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Section number two has gone up on the lift hill. This is a photo heavy Skyrush construction update! http://keystonethrills.wordpress.com/2012/01/10/hersheypark-skyrush-construction-update-70-1-9-12/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammmmmy Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 What a great update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 This ride is certainly starting to look good. Hopefully they don't hit any construction snags during the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Anybody know where they are now in regards to being ahead of / behind schedule? Aside from the creek flooding there hasn't been many snags so far. And we've had a really tame winter in the North East so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmichellex Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I love this coaster more and more with every update. I think out of all the new coasters for 2012, I'm most excited to see this one in action. Everything about it just looks awesome... the interaction with it's surroundings, the color, the track, etc. I wasn't expecting Skyrush to look as good as it already does I guess. Can't wait to see the trains! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterLover Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Seems they've pretty radically changed how they are doing the "minimalist-support" lifts from what they did for I305. I305 more or less just used a bulkier track going up the lift. Skyrush seems to be more of an I-beam latticework. Wonder what the catalyst for the change was (cost, strength, aesthetics, park's preference?). Nonetheless, looks pretty awesomely steep! This ride should easily become the new signature attraction for Hershey! Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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