coasterfreak101 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Judging by that piece of track, it'll work very similarly to I305, with that boxed second spine acting as a connector between the final crossbeam and the double-spine piece that's already in place. So it'll "morph" out of the truss, but first with a circular and a rectangular spine and then with the normal double-spine. Just for a better idea of how I305 works, here's a picture I took at ECB during our tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) Four coasters in one picture--it'll be quite a challenge to capture four trains in one shot when Skyrush opens later this year. Thanks for another wintertime look at what promises to be a great ride. Edited January 17, 2012 by cfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commando Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I believe that keystone thrills said they would have another update today (The one posted on the last page is from the 13th). so be on the lookout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I'm so excited for Hershey, it's a great park and they really need a Hypercoaster to round out their coaster lineup... this one looks like it's going to be amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattnz Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Great photos. It looks like Intamin airtime heaven. I am officially jealous of all those on this year's New Hotness Tour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dleo Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Four coasters in one picture--it'll be quite a challenge to capture four trains in one shot whrn Skyrush opens later this year. That would, indeed, be a cool challenge!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigalyte Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Can anyone explain to me why they would have the temp support that was used at the bottom of the lifthill attached to the top of this lifthill like this??? photo taken and uploaded by Chris C. to facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justice Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 My guess would be that they will attach wires to that to help hold up the angled pieces they will soon install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belo777 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Two reasons, First, To guide the crown piece in. Second, for the workers to stand on when the crown is coming into place and being installed due to lack of trucks to get all them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiminn6 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Lol! The construction of this coaster is so weird. From the lift to the river and tight spaces, the workers really had/have some hard work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galindoverhere Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 The really interesting thing about this coaster for me is the track.. it looks really sexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 ^So I'm not the only one who always follows it with my mouse pointer? The coaster is lookin' good. I don't know what the fuss is with the skyline though. Wouldn't any amusement park with a coaster towering in the background over the entrance look appealing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intimidator305 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 This new Intamin track that's used on Intimidator 305 & SkyRush is by far my favorite coaster track ever... I'm just not a fan of the lift hill track on this one at all, but I'll wait to see the finished product before I make my mind up completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haunting Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 ^I think the lift hill will look a ton better when it's topped off and the catwalks are put into place. But we'll all see when it's complete. That lift hill picture posted today made me smile a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdejarnette Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Can anyone explain to me why they would have the temp support that was used at the bottom of the lifthill attached to the top of this lifthill like this??? photo taken and uploaded by Chris C. to facebook The cable above will be in tension supporting/bracing the cantilevered overhang of the yellow I-beam truss overhang. The same way many long span bridges are constructed. The yellow overhang can support itself without the cantilever cable (since it clearly isn't attached in the photo), so it is most likely being used primarily to brace the end against movement while it is discontinuous and to relieve some of the negative moment stress at the support for additional construction loads. http://www.bbr.com.sg/BC-cantilever.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deguy123 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I can't wait to see it topped off and get a ride on it in June!! Plus somewhere I read SDL is getting new trains, now sure if that is correct or not. I think I saw it on screamscape.com about a month ago but havent seen anything said on here, unless I missed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerCoasterSmi Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 ^ SDL is getting Gerstlauer trains. http://themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=42955&start=1870 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanLegend Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I don't know if ccron will be posting an update with pictures here today, but there's another mini-update from yesterday. Stupid wind kept the lift hill from being topped off! http://keystonethrills.wordpress.com/2012/01/19/hersheypark-skyrush-construction-update-75-1-18-12/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ccron10 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I don't know if ccron will be posting an update with pictures here today, but there's another mini-update from yesterday. Stupid wind kept the lift hill from being topped off! I was going to, but I've been busy lately. I'll post the next update here (which might be later on today). Taken by Walt from the Project 2012 Facebook group. With this section up, I doubt that they would want to waste any time topping it off. With a snow and ice storm being predicted for Saturday, it does make me wonder how that will affect it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galindoverhere Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I can really see most of this ride getting together by mid February... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterlover420 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I get how they connect now! Does anyone know what they will be doing with the lift cable? Will it be going over/under Comet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 ^I305's lift cable runs vertically down from the end of the lift and then in a trench below the ride back to the base of the lift. I imagine Skyrush will work in a similar fashion, so it'll be running underneath Comet. You can see the trench in this picture: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galindoverhere Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 ^I305's lift cable runs vertically down from the end of the lift and then in a trench below the ride back to the base of the lift. I imagine Skyrush will work in a similar fashion, so it'll be running underneath Comet. You can see the trench in this picture:[attachment=0]DSCN1546.JPG[/attachment] I think Skyrush will also have a similar fashion... but I'll have to do some research and find out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 ^Considering that what I described is also used by Millennium Force, I'd say that's enough research to assume the same for Skyrush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galindoverhere Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 ^ Yes so we can assume Skyrush WILL have a similar fashion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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