Re: Skyrush Official Discussion Thread

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-01-26, 17:21

If not tomorrow, Monday.

by Robjob on 2012-01-26, 19:10

As long as the weather holds up I believe they'll have it capped tomorrow, have it tracked on Saturday . Clifford will probably start getting broken down Monday and Tuesday gone by Wednesday Feb. 1st, but of course I could be completely wrong on all of this lol

by thom25 on 2012-01-27, 09:18

Our favorite Skyrush construction worker found the three (3) videos from the Hershey flooding back in September. They are short, but well worth the view given the extent and fury of the water.

by Robjob on 2012-01-27, 15:59

Robjob wrote:As long as the weather holds up I believe they'll have it capped tomorrow, have it tracked on Saturday . Clifford will probably start getting broken down Monday and Tuesday gone by Wednesday Feb. 1st, but of course I could be completely wrong on all of this lol

I said I could be wrong ...and I was, damn it bad Weather!!! Mad

by chickenb on 2012-01-27, 16:01

Any updates with construction today?

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-01-27, 18:09

A Skyrush update is coming as we speak!

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-01-27, 18:22

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-27, 20:14

GREAT update as usual! Smile

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-01-28, 17:09

Awesome pictures of a "behind the scenes" tour of Skyrush construction! Check it out!

http://www.psuthemeparkengineering.com/hersheypark1.html

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-28, 17:23

Just looked at it right now and I'm amazed to see those angles! I'd love to be able to walk through the construction site like that! Smile

by cgouse122 on 2012-01-29, 03:14

Hey everyone finally here

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-01-29, 17:41

It's coming along.....

Doors for the new bathrooms below the station.

Work for the station is flying!

If you look closely, you can see supports for the brake run.

The crown has been rigged to the crane! And ready to lift!

It's attached to the crane, and it's ready to be lifted!

My heart's racing.

Such a beautiful ride

Look at it. Breathtaking.

All-American Thrills we be on site ALL DAY LONG tomorrow!
Keep tuned!

by stormrunner on 2012-01-29, 18:30

Can't wait! Keep us updated please. Very Happy

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-01-29, 18:31

Deff! All-American Thrills will be up bright eyed and bushy tailed tomorrow morning promptly at 6am to cover any events that may occur tomorrow!

by underk on 2012-01-30, 06:58

I was told on Saturday by one of the construction workers that it was going to be topped today, Monday the 30th.

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-30, 07:31

Here's the beginning of our "crowning" coverage:

Looks like preperations are well underway to begin lifting the crown piece!

Prepping the lift for the crown.

All photos courtesy of Walter White.

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-30, 09:58

The crown has moved. Shouldn't be too much longer.

Going up!

Photos courtesy of Walter White.

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-30, 10:33

And there you have it folks!

Skyrush is "officially" crowned!!!!

Now for the track to be added! Photo courtesy of Walter White.

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-30, 10:36

From Kathy Burrows' Twitter:

https://twitter.com/#!/HersheyparkPR

by coasteral on 2012-01-30, 11:46

Very good

by CHILLERLC1 on 2012-01-30, 12:48

Touchdown!!!!

Thank you Walt for the first update. The Twitter was then the most up to date. Hersheypark on the fb is just getting the pics up through the day.

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-30, 12:58

Another from Kathy Burrows' Twitter:

https://twitter.com/#!/HersheyparkPR

Abc27 out of Harrisburg also had a small segment on their noon broadcast. However it's currently not online at their site. As soon it is, we'll post a link!

by stormrunner on 2012-01-30, 13:11

Thanks! Wow, it looks better then I expected! I have been waiting for this moment for a while now. Thanks for the coverage.

by xtreamgforce on 2012-01-30, 14:16

Now onto the track........

by Robjob on 2012-01-30, 14:54

Thanks guys for the updates... can you say chills, that is what I get when I see the cap in place it looks effing amazing I love it.

by wizzard33 on 2012-01-30, 15:12

pics from today try 3.

by wizzard33 on 2012-01-30, 15:22

Prt 2 of the pictures from toady

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-30, 15:26

You have some GREAT shots there! It's so nice to finally see this thing capped off. Awesome job, as always! Smile

by wizzard33 on 2012-01-30, 15:30

Prt 3 of the pictures from today

by thom25 on 2012-01-30, 15:54

WOW - Thanks for the pictures. They are truly amazing, while those Iron Workers are really out there risking themselves for our enjoyment.

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-30, 15:59

Yes, here's to all those Iron Workers out there who are taking risky moves in all kinds of weather to build this monsterosity of a thrill ride for all of us enjoy! We really do appreciate your hard work! Smile

by chickenbowl on 2012-01-30, 16:23

I have a feeling there will be crazy airtime over the rest of that layout. The height difference between the lift and the first airtime hill is crazy. Very excited for more track construction!!

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-30, 17:39

Found this nifty shot on "Inside Hershey's" Facebook page:

by galindoverhere on 2012-01-30, 19:25

AMAZING job HP for building it's first Hyper... can't wait to ride this summer! Very Happy

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-01-30, 20:17

A Hyper with a twist! Very Happy

Deff going to be a world class ride.

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-31, 10:12

Here's Fox 43's segment:

http://www.fox43.com/videogallery/67735572/News/1-30-HersheyPark-Skyrush-Topping-Off

Just to make sure no one is confused, the date mentioned is the park's first day of operations for the 2012 season - May 4th. Skyrush will be opening Memorial Day weekend, not May 4th.

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-31, 11:41

New article in the Patriot News (includes pics):

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2012/01/construction_on_hersheyparks_l.html

by hersheycoaster14 on 2012-01-31, 12:13

Now that skyrush is topped off I wonder what they will do now.

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-31, 12:45

Next step would be to add the remaining track on top of the structure that was erected. Clifford was supposed to be out by February 1st but considering the weather delays, I don't know if a clause to extend over the deadline was included with the rental or not. The rest of the coaster can be constructed with the smaller cranes already on site since height won't be an issue there.

by hersheycoaster14 on 2012-01-31, 17:43

well they will not be able to return Clifford yet because they half to put the actual track on top.

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-01-31, 17:55

Hershey had arranged to have Cliford one more month.

by HPCrazy on 2012-02-01, 12:46

The front cover of the 2012 Hersheypark Group Sales brochure. Hopefully this will give us more of an idea of what to expect with the rack brochure as well.

Inside the Group Sale Brochure - page two.

Hopefully this will give us more of an idea on what to expect with the regular park brochure, which should be out pretty soon. Usually, the Group Sale Brochure and regular Park Brochure are similar in design.

by RC20 on 2012-02-02, 02:49

These pictures are great and making me excited even though I've never been on a coaster that goes this high...EVER, but I might get up the guts to ride it. I can't wait to see what it looks like when it's done. Smile

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-02-02, 07:04

All-American Thrills will likely be having an update today! Keep posted! Very Happy

by wizzard33 on 2012-02-02, 23:20

by HPCrazy on 2012-02-03, 07:16

As always, GREAT pics! I'm glad they're finally getting over the Comet now. Can't wait to see it for myself on Sunday!

by HPCrazy on 2012-02-04, 11:24

The catwalk is currently being installed:

Photograph by Walter White.

by wizzard33 on 2012-02-04, 23:23

by wizzard33 on 2012-02-04, 23:55

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-02-05, 09:55

Some new videos posted to Youtube by a former Skyrush footer driller!

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