General Carowinds discussion
By LocalYokel
#68742
chknwing wrote:
Jarsh wrote:Are you guys talking about this support?

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no, the support is't in place yet.

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Does half of that support bolt to the same footer as the lift hill support? Perhaps they did not want to disturb the ground near the lift hill footer so both supports share one concrete block. The support would have to be extra wide to make that happen.
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By Jarsh
#68745
Jarsh wrote:I looked at the foundation drawings.

That support straddles the access road as it turns towards Hurler. The remaining straight portion of the access road runs parallel to the footers for the brake run.


Like I said...

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By FamousAmos
#68751
Quick question for those of you who remember...
When the state line was painted, was it a shiny gold color? Or just yellow? Someone please explain so I can accurately replicate it. And was it concrete? or brick pavers?
By Capler
#68753
Rosko97 wrote:Yesterday I saw them bring in a new track piece over to where it should be put in place, but then they took it away. Why do you think that happened? Might that be the reason why more track hasn't gone in?


I saw them do that also. Looks like there was some kind of error they discovered at the last second. Whatever it was, it has held them up for 2 days.
By Edwardo
#68765
Um...it would be impossible for them to finish the coaster before they got all of the track. So they kind of have to wait till they get all of the track to finish the coaster...
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By Rosko97
#68766
No, they could most definitely be putting that abundance of track currently in the parking lot in place as long as they also have the supports available too. Something is holding them up and I think it has to do with that track piece from yesterday, the one they decided not to put in. :?:
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By DavidW
#68769
Rosko97 wrote:No, they could most definitely be putting that abundance of track currently in the parking lot in place as long as they also have the supports available too. Something is holding them up and I think it has to do with that track piece from yesterday, the one they decided not to put in. :?:

I mentioned this on the last page, that was happening about the same time that loads of track were coming in, as well as BB being moved. I think they were just too busy with other stuff to put it in.
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By FamousAmos
#68770
^^I have to agree. I was watching one of the red cranes being disassembled. And the crane used was the same crane that has been used recently to lift the track. I also think that the cranes are due back to their company soon, so they are getting those out of the way as soon as possible so as to not have to pay a late fee. Those two red cranes were rented, which is what Mosley usually does.
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