angryemobeaver Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Six Flags Gabilian Gardens is located in Salinas, California. Salinas is located in between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Six Flags Gabilian Gardens (SFGG) opened in 1978 as Gabilian Gardens. In 1987 the park was bought out by Six Flags. Here are some teasers. There should be another update either tomorrow or Friday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Great start! I LOVE the Intamin Mega-light! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyoverlord71 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 looks like a nice park but where did you get the top bit of the S&S tower from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelegendarymatthew Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Ok, this reminds me of Thorpe Park and Six Flags New England for some reason, but this is some of the nicest RCT3 I've seen. I can't wait to see more screens of the coasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 looks like a nice park but where did you get the top bit of the S&S tower from It's next to the Shift key. Try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPWoCkAxX Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 It reminds my of Cedar Point, Ohio. I'm not such a fan of the supports on the Stratacoaster I prefer the other style, The ones used on TTD And Kingda Ka. Looking good so far though, Hope to see more soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyoverlord71 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 ^they are the supports used on strata coasters that only 90 degree twist so it's accurate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingbooba Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Well, this certainly looks GREAT!! But, is this supposed to be set in 1987? 'Cause inverted coasters and stratas didn't come until the early '90s and late '90s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angryemobeaver Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 Thanks for all the great replies! Well, this certainly looks GREAT!! But, is this supposed to be set in 1987? 'Cause inverted coasters and stratas didn't come until the early '90s and late '90s. No, it takes place in present day, i was saying the park opened in the 70's. I really like this picture Just like anyother Six Flags, we have a Johnny Rockets! Scream is our S&S Space Shot/Turbo Drop similar to Power Tower! Viper is the Arrow Suspended Coaster 51mph. 1:29 long 2,933.74 ft. long 111.00ft. drop Ninja is the Vekoma looper. 44.69mph. 1:04 long 1,879.93ft. long 77.61 ft. drop 3 Inversions Garden Swinger Gabilian Giant is our old woodie 46.42 mph. 1:00 long 1,820.71 ft. long 14 seconds of airtime 65.05 ft. drop Iron Express is our old Schwarzkopf looper. 52.32 mph. 1:21 long 2,666.99ft. long 17 seconds of airtime 2 Inversions The Flash is our Intamin LSM coaster 73.19mph. 1:04 long 3,433.82ft. long 3 Inversions More tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 You've done a great job with this park, so far! B:TR is very well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelegendarymatthew Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Flash reminds me of Great Bear because, its going over the looper(wich has a loop thats unsupported ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Wow! This park is cool! I like it. Yeah, how do you get those S&S Tower Top Supports? Those are certainly on my to get list! Like how it's going so far. Hope to see another great update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devol4 Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Wohhh, this looks really good My parks fail D: Can't wait to see more =D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinciDAWGS12 Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 It looks really good so far! Flash is really cool. Keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnarkiller Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Great park!!! This so weird im at school and on TPR. oh well cant wait to see more!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Unless it's a secret, what do you have planned next? An addition to this already great park would be interesting..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angryemobeaver Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 DBRu: Thanks! TheLegendaryMathew: Thanks, but both of the loops are supported. One is supported with a framebox, and the other is supported with a basic loop support. The reason they are different kind of supports is because i used Shy Guy's Circus Center set and there is only one loop support an my loops are going opposite ways. I would of used one in Steelworkx but it's ugly and looks unrealistic. SixFlagsEnthusiast: Thanks, i got them from Old Spice's Corkscrew Supports. Devol4: Thanks, and don't say that, im sure yours is good too. CinciDAWGS12: Thank you, and im glad you like Flash! Gnarkiller: Thanks dude, and i get on TPR at school all the time! It's the only coaster forum it doesn't block! SixFlagsEnthusiast: Sorry it's a secret but you'll findout soon. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I probably should of made the very first post like this... Six Flags Gabilian Gardens opened in 1978 as Gabilian Gardens. The reason it's called Gabilian Gardens is because it's located near the Gabilian Range in western California, and when the park opened it was mainly gardens, a few rides, and the Gabilian Giant. Im the administrator for a SFGG fansite. Ill post rumors and random information including trip reports here! But first im going to show you every section of the park. First- Hometown Square/ Nature Trail. This is an over view of the gardens & nature trail. This is Duck Pond, very similar to Kings Island's formal Swan Lake. This is the never ending flower garden, that is really what it's called! Here is frog terrace, in the middle lies a lovely fountain with frogs in it! One of very few remaining rides from opening year is Garden Tea Party This green building sells all kinds of souvenirs including some old park maps! Every Six Flags needs a Cold Stone! The Gabilian Giant. Although it's not much of a giant today, it offer's tons of airtime and a smooth ride! Here you can see one of the other coasters, but that is in the Southwest section, ill get to that another time... Another veteran ride is Swing Thing. In the seventies and eighties, the park's mascot was a duck, the reason why is because the Gabilian Ducks- A Gabilion ducks made of plants are in the gardens! The park also has some nature trails for people to jog on, or just sit on a bench and enjoy the landscaping! The back area looks creepy if you ask me... Iron Express towers over the Gardens! Here is an overview of Hometown Square/ Nature Trail section. Rides in area 1. Garden Teaparty 2. Gabilian Giant 3. Ninja 4. Swing Thing 5. Iron Express Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 This is a VERY nice looking park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelegendarymatthew Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 If only this was a real park! If they did the garden section will be in a parking lot! Keep up the good work. -Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Wow! The landscaping is fantastic! I can't wait for the Southwest part. P.S. Where can I download those Old Spice Corkscrew Supports? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angryemobeaver Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 SixFlagsEnthusiast: Thank you! And you can download it at ataricommunity.com's RCT3 CS Exchange. It's called Old Spice's Corkscrew Supports. TheLegendaryMathew: Thank you! Yeah, it probably would!! DBru: Thank you! On the SFGG fan site, there has been rumors going around that SFGG is making a GCI wooden coaster for next season. The park just got it's last coaster (Flash) two seasons ago. So it might be just a little too soon for a coaster... SFGG doesn't have an off season, so if there is a coaster being built, i would be able to take pictures of construction all the time! This evening i stopped at SFGG for about an hour to go get a ride on Viper and Superman Ride Of Steel and i saw two cranes near The Flash. So of course i took some pictures. There is a yellow crane that is about 250ft. tall And a red crane that is about 65ft. tall The cranes are in between Bat Man: The Ride & The Flash On Viper's second chain lift i couldn't see much so i had to look some where else I peaked through a hole in the fence and saw that there are some bulldozers From Batman: The Ride's main drop, you can see what is going on (not much) and the yellow crane makes for a great foot chopper! Next update i will show Gotham City! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Wow! That yellow crane in the last photo really IS a foot chopper! Can't wait for that GCI to be built! Looks pretty big if they need a 250ft crane! My 150th post! Yay, now I can get custom title if I ask the Title Fairy politely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPWoCkAxX Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 My 400th Post! Looking good as always, keep it up! Looking forward to the next update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angryemobeaver Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 Well i have been quite busy so i haven't had time to go to SFGG much. Last time i was there, the cranes and buldozers were the only thing there. ALOT of things have changed since then and the park has even made an announcement! Six Flags Gabilian Gardens is always adding new things for the whole family! Well our newest attraction is "Hammerhead", a Gravity Group wooden hybrid coaster! Hammerhead will be a coaster the whole family can enjoy, and coaster enthusiasts from all over will come to ride! The coaster is filled with speed, adrenaline, and airtime! Hammerhead can be found near "The Flash" in the new "The Dunes" area which is part of our 3 year plan. You will have your chance to ride when Hammerhead opens next month! -Park CEO: Nick Beaver Wow! A new coaster! ----------3 Months later.... Part of the coaster The coaster is only around 100ft. tall but the drop is 130ft. cause of the tunnel under the path! Here you can see the first half of the coaster, it's similar to Hades! Im not sure how steep the drop is, but i do know that it's over 70º! Here is some of the queue line and the station. This is the second half of the ride that features aton of awesome curves, and two 90º turns! This is the reason the area is called "The Dunes"! And also, this area is rumored to be the third part of the 3 year plan! I can not wait to ride Hammerhead! ------------------------- Gotham City "The Joker"; the parks pirate ship that opened in 1984. A gift shop, restrarunt, and bathroom. "Gotham Works" a unique Vekoma Madhouse themed to Gotham City! The enterance to Batman: The Ride Batman's queue line. The second half to Batman's queue More soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Hammerhead looks insanely good! I love that first turn-around, and the really twisted part... Keep up the good work! (Glad you finally updated...lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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