Update: August 13

Thanks to Jason for pictures from today.

http://www.pointbuzz.com/Gallery.aspx?a=514

http://www.pointbuzz.com/Gallery.aspx?a=515

http://www.pointbuzz.com/project2007mv0813.htm

If you're interested in seeing some video from the construction site, you can head over to his site at http://www.rollercoasterfreak.com.

*** Edited 8/14/2006 2:06:56 AM UTC by Walt***

The video doesn't work. :(
Otherwise, great pictures!

I think I saw a crane there!

I'm not talking about an animal either.

;)

I have a question...do you think the pigeons are as excited about this ride as the rest of us?

If you take a look at this photo http://www.pointbuzz.com/Gallery.aspx?i=4890, I can't help but wonder if this pigeon wins some sort of prize amongst the aviary group for 'repainting' the support white.

Back on the subject...thanks for the update!

Just so ya know.....that's a Larus argentatus Pontoppidan or Herring Gull.:)

^Or as it's known locally, a Lake Rat.

These two track pieces are kind of intriguing: http://www.pointbuzz.com/Gallery.aspx?i=4920
The one to the right makes me think of magnetic brakes.

I don't think it's for magnetic brakes. If it where it would have those fittings on both sides.

Was Thunder Canyon Drained?

^^That's what I was thinking. It could be a catwalk of sorts....maybe.

I see a resemblance looking at the catwalk on Goliath.http://www.rcdb.com/ig1565.htm?picture=55
By which I mean it's 2 sections. One being the extension connected to the track and two being the actual catwalk.

*** Edited 8/14/2006 6:27:06 AM UTC by TTD 120mph***

Wow, it was Drained... Is it the end of the season for it Already?? Or is there a problem?? Or is it emptied every day??

Thunder Canyon is drained every day... That's taken from the Thunder Canyon exit ramp, I believe...
http://www.pointpixels.com/4images/details.php?image_id=3080

Learn something new everyday. Thanks

What time was that taken though?

Well, based on the direction of the light, it seems that Jason took those photos in the morning, possibly before Thunder Canyon had opened for the day (11:00). The ride isn't usually filled until just shortly before it opens. You can walk over there after park opening and easily see that it's not yet filled in the morning.

*** Edited 8/14/2006 6:36:17 AM UTC by DBCP***

That's what I was thinking. :)

Well, great minds do think alike, Adam... :)

Last time i was at CP (aug 9th) i saw a crane on the beach that was right next to wicked twister, and also a shark cages type thing accept it was really F^cked up and it had a cirlce on the top so a crane could pick it up...that probably has nothing to do with it but it was just sitting on the beach found it odd. Might have nothing to do with this ride but just wanted you guys to know. I hope they announce this thing soon.

^^:)

Kris_09, this might explain that...
http://www.pointbuzz.com/cpplace.aspx?mode=thread&TopicID=19308

oooo yea i didn't really look there....i feel stupid