Guy T. Koepp Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 ^If that is the case, we should probably see this thing go up pretty fast once they get started. I am looking forward to seeing this bad boy go vertical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalCoasters Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 If anyone was wondering where the Helix Car went, it was taken to EAS 2013 to be shown off by Mack, with it's full lighting package running! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intaman Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Awesome looking train. I can't wait to ride this next summer during the Scandi trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hhappy Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Looks like the first piece of track is on site source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Yay for launch track! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ap0ptosis Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Webbkameror på bygget, uppe inom kort http://projekthelix.se/nyheter/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loefet Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Webbkameror på bygget, uppe inom kort http://projekthelix.se/nyheter/ What he meant is: "Webcams for Helix are soon online." They actually are already, nice to see that Liseberg finally have put them up for us to follow the construction in real time. Next update from me will come within a week, so expect more images then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ap0ptosis Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 First post and I already fucked up..great I also want to add that I "stole" your picture for my avatar, hope that is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 The webcam will be nice to keep track of the construction. Looking forward to this going up and seeing it next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Mack/Liseberg posted some track fabrication pics on the Helix Construction Blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 A little paint and they will be good to go. I would love to see the fabrication of the track and how they position the pieces with all the complex angles and maintain tolerances welding it all together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 A little paint and they will be good to go. I would love to see the fabrication of the track and how they position the pieces with all the complex angles and maintain tolerances welding it all together. Agreed. I'm fascinated with the fabrication process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loefet Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) Mack/Liseberg posted some track fabrication pics on the Helix Construction Blog. Completely missed this update, been away from my computer this weekend, thanks for sharing though. Final weekend updates, Helix, Fireworks and more!! Sure, I have been away from my computer, I had promised my sister to look after her pets while she was away for the weekend. And since here apartment is located in Gothenburg meant that I spent a lot of time at Liseberg, so here is a massive 130 images update from the final weekend of the summer season 2013. The images were taken over the weekend and cover most of the construction of Helix but also a lot of other things in the park including the final fireworks The update will cover 2 posts, one for Friday and Saturday and one for Sunday (with a quick mention of Monday). First part will concentrate on Helix where as the second one will be more overall. Enjoy!! Part 1: On my way to Gothenburg this Friday I had to switch mode of transport, at a location which is close to Liseberg, so why not have a look around Since this was when the track had arrived then it was the main draw Lovely green track <3 Also nice to see RCS here, means that it will be a quick build once they start and there is more of them 8 pieces in total which will cover both launches Close up The LSM units will go here I really hope that they are sure in the end so we don't end up with some strange modern are piece instead of a coaster Better tag Close-ups from a nearby parking garage Loads of stuff that are ready to be brought into the park in preparation fro the Christmas season Future tunnel under Lisebergbanan Still several footers are missing until the erection will begin So here we are, final weekend have started, unfortunately there was really horrible weather this Saturday, with strong winds and annoying drizzle all day, but that didn't stop me from going to have a look at Helix It's a bit hard to see on this image (there is another one further down that show it better) but they have chopped of some supports on Lisebergbanan to build the tunnel underneath the Lisebergbanan lift, which is the main reason why Lisebergbanan have been closed for the last few weeks of the season Still no access here, but that won't be a problem until next season, so it doesn't matter that much any more As said, it was awful weather Love this angle, loads of footers squeezed into a small area, just imagine the forest of supports that ill converge here Footers for the turnaround between the airtime hill after the second launch and the "essess". Still lot's of things to do at the Pretzel area, no footers there that I know of More work have been done on the Power shed Here you can see the chopped of support of Lisebergbanan, they will need to do some big concrete footer after they have blasted their way through underneath and weld it all up again The future façade is really great looking The structure is complete, now they just need to fill it with big things and then finish it off on the outside The footers here have come a long way since I last where in this area Still more footers that need work after the park shuts Other side of the path Trench for the cables from the power shed to the second launch These concrete blocks will be put in the trenches above and house the cables More footers underway Last time a large hole, now a massive footer in a hole Second launch area have come a long way, it's really going to be pretty steep Construction HQ!! They have really blasted away good here Since Lisebergbanan have been shut for the past weeks there is plenty of work being done to the area before the final in-line, massive tree clearing have been done Future footers for the twist itself More demolishion Footers for the station building or transfer track, you decide?? Heavy machinery at the station area Looks like they are preparing construction of the station floor Really love this image, there are at least 16 footers visible in this one shot!! Can't wait for some tracks going through here The first launch ends here First launch area Other direction Turn into the first launch Turn into turn into first launch Yay, Helix!! Noted!! Lisebergbanan shut Footers I doubt that they will be able to get a train through that barricade Some of the footers for Helix helix Since the weather was really awful, I decided to have a go at Balder, 10 minutes queues are lovely, especially when Balder was hauling this much ass Also had a quick go on Kanonen, which really deserves some love now with it's new restraints <3 Since the bad weather didn't let up I decided to call it a day early, but on the way out I walked passed the track area to see if something have happened since last night, and would you look at that, they were moving around the pieces Just a few pieces left?? Yep the stack behind the crane was gone as well Also looks like someone gives me the evil eye, must be the one in charge of the operation, I don't think his hands ever left his sides, quite a character Soon they could rip down the SAAB sign and put a Liseberg one there instead, also some more Helix footers OMG Helix is flying!! Ahh, they are moving them into the building, beats working outside on days like this. I guess that they will prepare them as much as possible before installing them. Next up part 2. This was the last image from Saturday, next up next post!! Edited October 7, 2013 by Loefet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Myabe it's just me but I kind of like the look of the unpainted track, has cool rustic sort of look to it. I wonder if they were to run the trains on it how itwould ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loefet Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Part 2 The final day of the season!! This is the day I never want to miss at Liseberg, short queues, usually OK weather and then a massive fireworks at the end, really love this Onto the images!! Went around the back when going to the park, this road offers some great views of the park Nice overview Really love this angle of Balder Overview of construction Same as above A new load of rides which will experience another great ride on Balder The ones in the front and back row are doing it right Shut unfortunately, I do love riding Lisebergbanan at night, and the final day usually is the best for that Some angle I missed on the Helix update Mmmm Helix!! Since the weather was pretty nice this day we had a go at the old wheel Construction HQ from above Turn into second launch They have blasted away a lot of rock Loads of work have to be done here Didn't bother with Atmosfear today but it's still a great ride When we have done one of the wheels, why not the other one as well Helix station overview Future Helix station, you can almost imagine the track going between the yellow beams Demolition to be able to fit the final brakes Another load Weeeeeeee Overview of Liseberg Really love how this brand new building fits within the park, so that it feels like it have been here forever New Old timers trucks and buses Really love this area The west coast area along the Mölndal river Good fun for some Into the rabbit hole we go Loads of people here today, but still no real queues Liseberg's newest addition I really hope that they have a similar show in the theatre next year, since the one this year was EPIC!! Main entrance to Kaninlandet This was the location of the final fireworks this season, there is too much in the way on the mountain this year so they can't do it as they usually do Spinny thing Loads of happy children Another great outdoor show, this time they were jousting What to do while we are waiting for it to get dark... Balder of course!! Love it This was unfortunate, but also necessary Kanonen is really good now, but I do lover Speed Monster more More people in the park Before it got way too dark, we had a quick walk past the track area again, since my brother who was with me this day wanted to have a look, Just 2 pieces left outside While having a look at the track I noticed that the truck that also was standing in the area had markings that said "Eberhard Schaustellerbetrieb", wonder if it's the same Eberhard as the one that runs WildeMaus XXL and other attractions at German Fairs, if that's the case then Cool, wonder if they have received the order to deliver Helix to Liseberg Into the park again, it's really nice to see that they remove the entrance fee for the last few hours Getting dark <3 And suddenly everything starts to light up We had a few goes on the bumper cars, which was great fun Liseberg by night <3 Really love this time a year So why not a few more goes on Balder Love!! This isn't bad either Come to think of it I haven't seen Kaninlandet during the night either I was really blown away Really beautiful I really have to explore this area more in the future when it's dark, the X-mas season will be epic From the queue for the final ride of the day, we end it the same way we started it, with Stampbanan Getting close to the end But first an epic fireworks They had a great show this year I have to say that this was better than usual This location of the fireworks worked really great They had some great music coupled with it Kaboom!! And this was the end of this season Thanks for a great year Liseberg, can't wait for 2014!! A teaser for the winter season See you all when the winter season begins with another update!! Will also take images from the outside if I am in the vicinity until then. Thanks for reading!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olov Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Loefet, you da man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 What an awesome park, can't wait to get back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azza29 Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Thanks for such a comprehensive update. Can't wait to ride Projekt Helix next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PVA62 Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Awesome update as usual! Always enjoying reading them. Now to find time (and money) to get over there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Aw Peter - you made me "homesick"... for Liseberg LOL! Great big wonderful overall tour of the park. Thanks for all that! This is one of the parks (like Efteling) where I really enjoy just walking around, and discovering all the details and extras, Liseberg puts into it's park and attractions. And The Gasten Hotel of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alejon Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 The fireworks can be seen in this video: Fireworks!, looks pretty neat to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon8899 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Can't wait to go there next June again to ride Helix. Also next year will be the "Year of the Pretzel" for me and will see how the Pretzel-Loops of different makes will compare: First: B&M pretzel on the Heide-Park wing coaster Second: Intamin pretzel on Speed Monster on the way to Göteborg Finally: Mack pretzel on Helix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loefet Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Thank you all!! Northwnd: Thanks to the new Kaninlandet development, it have become an even better park to walk around in, the Helix construction have been a bit eyesore but next year there won't be any big projects going on in the park during the main seasons, which is really great. Can't wait to see you here!! alejon: Great link, too bad on the camera angle, but I have to say that it's an pretty epic display, even if it was reduced compared to normal. simon 8899: I do hope that Liseberg puts up a Pretzel stand next to it, it would be so funny and fit the whole Gothenburg spirit that exist here. You hear that Andreas, we want pretzels _________________________________________________________________ End of season report The final day have just passed and Liseberg have already released the report for the summer season 2013. The result didn't correspond with the goals that they drew up at the beginning of the season and there were a drop in attendance with 2% compared to last year. They did however have a better turnover than last year, even though the prices have remained mostly unchanged since last year (must be all those Plättar I have eaten this season ). Another good thing is that the guest satisfaction have risen even further, a big part in this is the new Kaninlandet area which have been a raging success and given Liseberg loads of great feedback. On the 15:th of November they will open up the park again for the 13:th winter season which will be the first one that won't shut the day before Christmas, but also be open a few days afterwards, which is one thing I'm really looking forward to, since it's during that period when most people are free here. So after a pretty bad year (so far) in terms of attendance, then the next one will guaranteed see a massive rise, and it's really simple to see why, Helix!! Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlaKoaster Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 This has become one of my favourite threads because of all the amazing updates. Liseberg looks so amazing. I wonder if attendance was down this year because Helix has been so well promoted that people are holding off until 2014 so they can ride it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loefet Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 ^ Thank you!! I doubt that Helix haven't made such a big impact on attendance this year, sure the influx of enthusiasts have been pretty low due to Helix, but I doubt that it would make that much difference in the total attendance number. The main issues as I see it were the weather, it have been too good this summer, people rather spend their free time at the beach than at Liseberg when the weather is really hot and sunny, but the thing is that I have never seen such a busy season ending at Liseberg ever, the cooler but still dry weather have drawn loads of people during the later weekends of the season. Sure the advertising campaign earlier this year with crying children, etc. which rubbed a lot of people the wrong way which then didn't go to Liseberg just because of it and also the global economics have played a big role of course. More updates will come when I get the time to do one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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