Superdasher Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I’ve heard a rumor that many coaster enthusiasts like collecting coaster parts such as wheels, bearings, wood, etc. I’m sure most of us all remember the Vekoma Wheel at Knott’s Solace a few years back… How exactly do you obtain those? S&S has an official web site with a list of people to E-Mail for sales of parts and rides, but I doubt they would give you a wheel just for asking, unless they really thought you might be a park representative and not just an ACEer looking for coaster souvenirs. It’s been reported that some ACEers have stolen parts of coasters in storage, but I don’t want to risk jail by trying to do that myself. I can just imagine the E-Mails these companies get every day: Dear Mr. Vekoma Sales Manager, Sorry to bother you, but our boomerang needs a wheel change in row 4. Yours truly, ACEer Joe Even inside my head the words sound stupid… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Old parts that have been removed from trains or coasters by maintenance are sometimes sold at enthusiast events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Many parks give old useless parts away to coaster enthusiasts. At our DVD Premiere Party in January SFMM gave us all parts of Flashback! I have too much CRAP sitting in my garage and I need to get rid of it, but it's all way to heavy to ship out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 You can buy them from the company for sure. They aren't going to care who you are if you actually own a park- you're a paying customer. Nobody in their right mind would do so however, because anything that resembles anything significantly "coasterish" and isn't just a generic bolt, would cost a few hundred £/$ Most people just get worn out bits from handouts/raffles at Coaster Club events Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CycloneMan Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I prefer to hop the fence and pry parts of the rides that look pretty and shiny -Dainan "Or people just give me it " Rafferty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElToroExtreme Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 ^ I knew it! Thats why Ka had its big breakdown. The bolt didn't shear off, Dainan STOLE it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyyyper Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I have too much CRAP sitting in my garage and I need to get rid of it, but it's all way to heavy to ship out. How heavy is heavy? (in dollars) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteocrepaldi Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 If you want some wood from the awesome Sierra Tonante they will sell it but I have no idea about when and its costs. If you are interested let me know and I'll post here again when I know more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost007jas Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 If you want some wood from the awesome Sierra Tonante they will sell it but I have no idea about when and its costs. If you are interested let me know and I'll post here again when I know more. Knott's Berry Farm sells old pieces of Ghostrider wood in blocks. It comes with a "Collectible coin" and is about ten bucks. Yes.. I bought a piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianojohn Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I have a piece of wood from The Riverside Cyclone the first year it opened. They cut up the extra wood and put a metal placque on it. I also have a wheel from the Idora Wildcat, but that came when I bought the whole car at an auction back in 1984. The car has since been sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CycloneMan Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 ^ I knew it! Thats why Ka had its big breakdown. The bolt didn't shear off, Dainan STOLE it! GASP! Actually...no I do have Chiller pieces though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_e219 Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I know that an ACE member from Erie PA has the Wild Mouse coaster from Conneaut Lake Park that he purchesed from auction in parts in his backyard. I have from Conneaut Lake Park some peices of wood fropm the Blue Streak, some bolts from the Tumble Bug, some working light bulbs, and some burnt pieces of wood from the Dreamland Ballroom all of these things I picked up off the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuruGuys Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 When they work on the Bullet you can usually find pieces of wood, bolts, small pieces of rail, etc. laying around everywhere. Because of all the work they have done on it I've almost gathered enough to build a new Boardwalk Bullet -GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterlvr_nc Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 During the deconstruction of Thunder Road. Darkstitch and I went to the park and managed to get a rather large chunk of wood, with some bolts in it from one of the guys working on the ride. All we had to do was ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All Clear Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I got some wheels off of Legend at Holiwood Nights a couple of years ago. And they came with a free Pepsi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the sound Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 The easiest way to get a piece of coaster is to go down to your local park wielding Hacksaws and/or chainsaws. Sure, the ride may collapse after your meddling with it, but hey, you got a piece of support/track out of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calaway Park Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I got some wheels of Steel Dragon. At first I wasn't sure, and then it hit me. -Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElToroExtreme Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 ^ I knew it! Thats why Ka had its big breakdown. The bolt didn't shear off, Dainan STOLE it! GASP! Actually...no I do have Chiller pieces though I know! just bustin ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalMAN123 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Knott's Berry Farm sells old pieces of Ghostrider wood in blocks. It comes with a "Collectible coin" and is about ten bucks. Yes.. I bought a piece. FAIL. lol, I'm just kidding. Yeah, I still have my piece of Flashback from the DVD Premiere. Most coaster enthusiasts get pieces from auctions or raffles at coaster events. ---Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleyfairfanatic Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Hi robb, I was wondering where is the best place to get new or used roller coaster parts, because I think a wheel or a bolt from a coaster would be fantastic in a collection. Sorry if this is a horrible question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 ^Interesting question. I would also like to have something. The only time I remember seeing a coaster part for sale was in the TPR store page where I saw this vekoma wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenA07 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I've got a bolt and a wheel from X at SFMM. They're in my parents garage (at least I assume they are) if I ever dig them out I would consider tossing them on eBay to see if anybody cares. So, to the original question, I would check eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urzishra Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Why not shoot an email over to a park? I bet they would be the best place to ask. The worst that could happen is they say no or they can't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) Why not shoot an email over to a park? I bet they would be the best place to ask. The worst that could happen is they say no or they can't. No, Please do NOT do this. The parks are VERY busy with their day to day operations. The last thing they need is to be bothered by roller coaster geeks looking for parts from their rides. It's simply not appropriate at all to contact a park looking for stuff like this. Edited May 11, 2014 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werner Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 In Holiday Park they sell wheels from Expedition GeForce, my guess thats the best way to get something. And you get to ride GeForce itself, when open... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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